The University of Guelph Purchasing Services is pleased to announce that, as a result of competitive bidding process, the University is entering into a five-year contract with Fastenal Canada Ltd. (Fastenal) from December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2016 with three possible one-year extensions based on mutual agreement.

Fastenal will provide Hardware/Facilities Maintenance Supplies to all University of Guelph locations. In the coming weeks, they will be in touch with the University of Guelph community, including satellite campuses and various research stations to introduce themselves and learn more about your specific needs.  To learn more about Fastenal, please visit their website http://www.fastenal.com.

Operated as a Supply Managed Contract, user Departments will need to provide detailed information such as contact name, contact phone number, Building name and ship to address while ordering. And most importantly, proper GL coding(s) will be required.

In the near future, Fastenal will be implementing an online ordering system with University of Guelph specific pricing. Departments will be notified once the system is ready.

Detailed information about this contract will be posted on Purchasing Services website:

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Supplier: FASTENAL CANADA LTD.
Commodity Category: TRADES - HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

Please read the attached Introduction Letter from Fastenal and feel free to phone your local Sales Representative for any specific questions/concerns about their products.

ATTACHMENT - Fastenal Introduction Letter  

If you have any questions regarding this contract, please contact:

RANDY GRAHAM
Phone: 519-824-4120  Ext 56696
Fax: 519-767-1251
rgraham@uoguelph.ca