Common use of Sourced Goods Clause in Contracts

Sourced Goods. Members may request certain goods that are non- stock or custom in nature. The prices for Sourced Goods shall be those prices that appear on the ordering platform at time of order, or as otherwise established between Staples and the applicable participating Member at the time the order is placed. Sourced Goods may include additional delivery or handling charges that would be the responsibility of the ordering Member. Pricing Exhibits. Please see our Pricing Exhibits for pricing details on the following categories: • Exhibit 1 – Core List Pricing • Exhibit 2 – Print & Copy Program • Exhibit 3 – Promotional Products Program • Exhibit 4 – Staples Technology Solutions • Exhibit 5A – Managed Print Services Capabilities • Exhibit 5B – Managed Print Services Pricing • Exhibit 5C – Managed Print Services Sample Agreement Tier One Diversity Program. Staples reserves the right to implement a pricing upcharge when setting up a Tier One program for any Participating Member to reflect the additional cost of the diversity supplier's program. 57 Describe any quantity or volume discounts or rebate programs that you offer. Our proposal reflects updated attributes related to pricing, rebates and incentives based on our experience with Sourcewell participating Members' behaviors and desires, as well as market conditions. Staples may offer additional pricing discounts and/or incentives to an individual participating Member based upon commitments and variables that may include, but not limited to, Member size and scope, geography, purchase volume, guarantees, logistical expenses, manufacturer support, specific product usage and other contractual terms/requirements. Members receiving custom pricing or incentives may be required to sign a Participation Agreement with Staples. * 58 Propose a method of facilitating “sourced” products or related services, which may be referred to as “open market” items or “nonstandard options”. For example, you may supply such items “at cost” or “at cost plus a percentage,” or you may supply a quote for each such request. Staples customers frequently request we source goods and services on their behalf that could be non-stock or custom in nature and are within the scope of our sourcing and distribution capabilities. Staples will also facilitate access to these “Sourced Goods” and services to Sourcewell and its participating Members. Despite having hundreds of thousands of items available through our e-commerce site, Staples customers often have unique product sourcing needs that range from forklifts to industry-specific proprietary items. To fulfill these unique requests for our customers, Staples maintains a highly specialized non-stock procurement team available to assist our customers with these unique requests. Users can submit special order requests directly through our e-commerce site or through your Staples Account Manager. The non-stock procurement team works diligently to fulfill your product needs quickly and at the lowest possible cost. The prices for Sourced Goods shall be those prices that appear on the ordering platform at time of order, or as otherwise established between Staples and the applicable participating Member at the time the order is placed. Sourced Goods may include additional delivery or handling charges that would be the responsibility of the ordering Member. * 59 Identify any element of the total cost of acquisition that is NOT included in the pricing submitted with your response. This includes all additional charges associated with a purchase that are not directly identified as freight or shipping charges. For example, list costs for items like pre- delivery inspection, installation, set up, mandatory training, or initial inspection. Identify any parties that impose such costs and their relationship to the Proposer. There may be additional services available which are associated with certain products, including, but not limited to: furniture, facilities, technology, or water/coffee dispensers, etc. which at the option of the Member may be purchased or leased at the time of order/agreement. The costs for such services shall be paid to Staples by the Sourcewell Member. Additionally, there may be some items, typically furniture, where there may be an additional fee charge by the manufacturers that will be passed along to the ordering participating Member. * 60 If freight, delivery, or shipping is an additional cost to the Sourcewell Member, describe in detail the complete freight, shipping, and delivery program. Staples does not apply additional charges or fees for standard delivery. However, there are some special exceptions where a delivery or special handling fee may apply. Most fees will be displayed in your shopping cart on XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx upon ordering. Common delivery exceptions that require a surcharge include: • Furniture unpacking or assembly o Stair Carry for upper floor inside deliveries (lack of freight elevator or access to same) o Handling support for facilities that do not operate a fully functioning dock • Expedited deliveries • Deliveries outside Staples' standard distribution area (Alaska and Hawaii) • Bulky, fragile, or heavy items such as fireproof file cabinets, cases of water, soda, ice melt and chemicals • Or as otherwise indicated on our website at the time of purchase. Surcharges are calculated on a per-order basis. Freight will be listed as a line item charge for all Staples Promotional Products orders. * 61 Specifically describe freight, shipping, and delivery terms or programs available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or any offshore delivery. Staples reserves the right to charge fees to the following locations unless otherwise mutually agreed between Staples and the participating Member. Delivery to Alaska or Hawaii. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to Alaska or Hawaii: Shipments up to 159 lbs. will be shipped with transit times of two to three (2 to 3) business days. Shipments over 159 lbs. or items which cannot be shipped via normal means, including any items which are classified as hazmat or ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only), are shipped via ocean freight. Staples' policies prohibit shipment of any fully regulated hazmat items. Such items must be shipped directly from the vendor. Ocean shipments will be delivered approximately fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of shipment. All shipments to Alaska or Hawaii will be subject to a 25% surcharge to help offset the cost of freight. Every country has specific requirements in which both the exporter and importer must follow; here are some additional specific details for U.S. Territories and Possessions: Delivery to Puerto Rico. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to Puerto Rico: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped with transit times of two (2) business days. Shipments over 150 lbs. are shipped via ocean freight. Any goods classified as ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) will also ship ocean freight, regardless of weight. No hazardous goods can be exported to Puerto Rico. Transit time is approximately seven to ten (7 to 10) business days from door-door. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from Xxxxx's failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees, and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Delivery to U.S. Virgin Islands. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to the U.S. Virgin Islands: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped UPS WorldShip, using the most commercially advantageous WorldShip service available, with transit times of approximately three (3) business days. Products weighing over 150 lbs. will be shipped via ocean freight. No hazardous goods can be exported to these locations. Any goods classified as ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) will ship ocean freight, regardless of weight, and will require an additional five (5) days of transit time. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from Xxxxx's failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees, and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Delivery to American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped UPS WorldShip, using the most commercially advantageous WorldShip service available, with transit times of approximately five (5) business days. Products weighing over 150 lbs. will be shipped via ocean freight. No ORM-D goods or hazardous goods can be exported to these locations. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from Xxxxx's failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Import/Export. If Staples agrees to export Products from the U.S. to Buyer's locations outside the U.S. (including but not limited to Mexico, Canada and all U.S. Possessions and Territories) (for these purposes referred to as “Other Locations”), the following applies: (a) Staples will not be the Importer of Record for any Products shipping to Other Locations. Buyer or Xxxxx's agent shall nominate a customs clearing agent to act on its behalf and to facilitate the import customs clearance process. Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining any documentation, such as special permit(s) or license(s) that may be required to import Products; (b) Buyer shall be responsible for payment of any customs clearance and duties and taxes and the full freight cost of the shipment; (c) Staples will not provide Certificates of Origin (C/O) or Free Trade Agreement certificates; (d) Staples will not export the following Products: ORM-D (Other Regulated Materials- Domestic); consumables; and/or Products prohibited from export by Staples' vendors; (e) Staples will not export Products to Other Locations in the event any export restriction applies; and (f) Staples will not accept returns from Other Locations unless agreed in writing. * 62 Describe any unique distribution and/or delivery methods or options offered in your proposal. Staples delivers an average of 675,000 cartons per day. Our delivery experience, combined with our advanced distribution network, makes us the industry leader. We recently increased the square footage across our 24 strategically located fulfillment centers, ensuring we have more product in stock for next-business-day deliveries. Staples uses a combination of our own fleet, national delivery services, Staples-exclusive carriers and third-party couriers to ensure the fastest, most efficient delivery options for our customers. Our third- party couriers undergo a rigorous evaluation process and we require them to meet our customers' service level agreements. Staples couriers are selected based on the caliber of their management and delivery drivers, their equipment and, more specifically, their ability to provide timely and excellent customer service. PREMIUM DELIVERY OPTIONS As part of each participating Member's account setup, we may meet to discuss the individual needs and develop delivery protocols that make it easy to do business with Staples. Our normal delivery hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Requests for premium delivery service are vetted by our internal transportation team prior to approval. Examples of delivery service exceptions we have approved in the past include: • Specific delivery windows (before noon, after 10:00 a.m., etc.) • Desktop delivery (desk to desk) • Inside delivery (specific floor) • Mailroom delivery (by floor) • Delivery to copy areas (where we leave a fixed number of cases of paper per mailroom, in some cases, stocking the shelves) • Loading boxes through an X-ray machine prior to making delivery Additional costs may apply for premium services and is customized based on each participating Member's specific requirements. SAME-DAY DELIVERIES Same-business-day delivery can be investigated as a possibility by contacting Staples Customer Service. To ensure all appropriate process checks are completed, we recommend a cut-off time of 11:30 a.m. local time. To account for added transportation costs and courier fees incurred on our end, we do require a separate charge for same-business-day requests. Our industry-leading network of U.S. stores gives participating Members easy same-day purchasing solutions. Your employees can make in-store purchases and receive your customer pricing for both office supplies and a full range of print and marketing solutions. Or, use our Buy Online, Pick Up in Store option, and your items will be available for pickup in less than one hour. There are some exceptions to same-day delivery service. The delivery location must be within 50 miles of a Staples fulfillment center. Further, the fulfillment center must have the capacity to handle the request that day. In addition, the following items cannot be delivered same day: • Furniture • HAZMAT items (this includes items that contain Lithium batteries) • Liquid • Food and beverage items • Custom items • Drop ship or special-order items • Orders containing more than six SKUs BUY ONLINE, PICK UP IN STORE Participating Members can purchase a wide variety of items on XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx and pick their items up in one hour or less at any of our U.S. retail stores. This allows your users to buy within your established purchasing program, with your contract rules and pricing, for same-day purchases. Users can even filter by Pick Up in Store to make those emergency purchases quicker. PRINT TO STORE Participating Members can also use Staples' Print to Store option to print directly from their computer to any Staples retail location for pickup. From black & white or color printing to binding and booklet options, Print to Store offers more than 2,000 finishing configurations for your employees' printing needs. Print to Store bills directly to your Staples account, ensuring compliance and more robust tracking while providing easy, on-the-go printing services for your remote and traveling employees. Participating Members can upload and reconfigure their documents, save their files for future reordering and proof all orders online before submitting. At any time, they can submit their orders right from their desktop to Staples, with delivery to any Staples retail location. STAPLES PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Staples Promotional Products has a 500,000 square foot contract decoration and distribution center in Orange City, IA. This facility does embroidery, screen print, laser engraving, digital heat transfer, and more. We have pick-to-voice technology and use a pack-right shipping system to cut boxes to the order size. Our facility is centrally located for distribution throughout the U.S. We also use FedEx as our preferred shipper but can utilize any major carrier service. As of 2019, it's also moved to achieve zero waste to landfill status. *

Sourced Goods. Members may request certain goods that are non- stock or custom in nature. The prices for Sourced Goods shall be those prices that appear on the ordering platform at time of order, or as otherwise established between Staples and the applicable participating Member at the time the order is placed. Sourced Goods may include additional delivery or handling charges that would be the responsibility of the ordering Member. Pricing Exhibits. Please see our Pricing Exhibits for pricing details on the following categories: • Exhibit 1 – Core List Pricing • Exhibit 2 – Print & Copy Program • Exhibit 3 – Promotional Products Program • Exhibit 4 – Staples Technology Solutions • Exhibit 5A – Managed Print Services Capabilities • Exhibit 5B – Managed Print Services Pricing • Exhibit 5C – Managed Print Services Sample Agreement Tier One Diversity Program. Staples reserves the right to implement a pricing upcharge when setting up a Tier One program for any Participating Member to reflect the additional cost of the diversity supplier's ’s program. 57 Describe any quantity or volume discounts or rebate programs that you offer. Our proposal reflects updated attributes related to pricing, rebates and incentives based on our experience with Sourcewell participating Members' ’ behaviors and desires, as well as market conditions. Staples may offer additional pricing discounts and/or incentives to an individual participating Member based upon commitments and variables that may include, but not limited to, Member size and scope, geography, purchase volume, guarantees, logistical expenses, manufacturer support, specific product usage and other contractual terms/requirements. Members receiving custom pricing or incentives may be required to sign a Participation Agreement with Staples. * 58 Propose a method of facilitating “sourced” products or related services, which may be referred to as “open market” items or “nonstandard options”. For example, you may supply such items “at cost” or “at cost plus a percentage,” or you may supply a quote for each such request. Staples customers frequently request we source goods and services on their behalf that could be non-stock or custom in nature and are within the scope of our sourcing and distribution capabilities. Staples will also facilitate access to these “Sourced Goods” and services to Sourcewell and its participating Members. Despite having hundreds of thousands of items available through our e-commerce site, Staples customers often have unique product sourcing needs that range from forklifts to industry-specific proprietary items. To fulfill these unique requests for our customers, Staples maintains a highly specialized non-stock procurement team available to assist our customers with these unique requests. Users can submit special order requests directly through our e-commerce site or through your Staples Account Manager. The non-stock procurement team works diligently to fulfill your product needs quickly and at the lowest possible cost. The prices for Sourced Goods shall be those prices that appear on the ordering platform at time of order, or as otherwise established between Staples and the applicable participating Member at the time the order is placed. Sourced Goods may include additional delivery or handling charges that would be the responsibility of the ordering Member. * 59 Identify any element of the total cost of acquisition that is NOT included in the pricing submitted with your response. This includes all additional charges associated with a purchase that are not directly identified as freight or shipping charges. For example, list costs for items like pre- delivery inspection, installation, set up, mandatory training, or initial inspection. Identify any parties that impose such costs and their relationship to the Proposer. There may be additional services available which are associated with certain products, including, but not limited to: furniture, facilities, technology, or water/coffee dispensers, etc. which at the option of the Member may be purchased or leased at the time of order/agreement. The costs for such services shall be paid to Staples by the Sourcewell Member. Additionally, there may be some items, typically furniture, where there may be an additional fee charge by the manufacturers that will be passed along to the ordering participating Member. * 60 If freight, delivery, or shipping is an additional cost to the Sourcewell Member, describe in detail the complete freight, shipping, and delivery program. Staples does not apply additional charges or fees for standard delivery. However, there are some special exceptions where a delivery or special handling fee may apply. Most fees will be displayed in your shopping cart on XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx upon ordering. Common delivery exceptions that require a surcharge include: • Furniture unpacking or assembly o Stair Carry for upper floor inside deliveries (lack of freight elevator or access to same) o Handling support for facilities that do not operate a fully functioning dock • Expedited deliveries • Deliveries outside Staples' ’ standard distribution area (Alaska and Hawaii) • Bulky, fragile, or heavy items such as fireproof file cabinets, cases of water, soda, ice melt and chemicals • Or as otherwise indicated on our website at the time of purchase. Surcharges are calculated on a per-order basis. Freight will be listed as a line item charge for all Staples Promotional Products orders. * 61 Specifically describe freight, shipping, and delivery terms or programs available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or any offshore delivery. Staples reserves the right to charge fees to the following locations unless otherwise mutually agreed between Staples and the participating Member. Delivery to Alaska or Hawaii. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to Alaska or Hawaii: Shipments up to 159 lbs. will be shipped with transit times of two to three (2 to 3) business days. Shipments over 159 lbs. or items which cannot be shipped via normal means, including any items which are classified as hazmat or ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only), are shipped via ocean freight. Staples' ’ policies prohibit shipment of any fully regulated hazmat items. Such items must be shipped directly from the vendor. Ocean shipments will be delivered approximately fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of shipment. All shipments to Alaska or Hawaii will be subject to a 25% surcharge to help offset the cost of freight. Every country has specific requirements in which both the exporter and importer must follow; here are some additional specific details for U.S. Territories and Possessions: Delivery to Puerto Rico. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to Puerto Rico: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped with transit times of two (2) business days. Shipments over 150 lbs. are shipped via ocean freight. Any goods classified as ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) will also ship ocean freight, regardless of weight. No hazardous goods can be exported to Puerto Rico. Transit time is approximately seven to ten (7 to 10) business days from door-door. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from Xxxxx's Buyer’s failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees, and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Delivery to U.S. Virgin Islands. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to the U.S. Virgin Islands: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped UPS WorldShip, using the most commercially advantageous WorldShip service available, with transit times of approximately three (3) business days. Products weighing over 150 lbs. will be shipped via ocean freight. No hazardous goods can be exported to these locations. Any goods classified as ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) will ship ocean freight, regardless of weight, and will require an additional five (5) days of transit time. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from Xxxxx's Buyer’s failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees, and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Delivery to American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped UPS WorldShip, using the most commercially advantageous WorldShip service available, with transit times of approximately five (5) business days. Products weighing over 150 lbs. will be shipped via ocean freight. No ORM-D goods or hazardous goods can be exported to these locations. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from Xxxxx's Buyer’s failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Import/Export. If Staples agrees to export Products from the U.S. to Buyer's ’s locations outside the U.S. (including but not limited to Mexico, Canada and all U.S. Possessions and Territories) (for these purposes referred to as “Other Locations”), the following applies: (a) Staples will not be the Importer of Record for any Products shipping to Other Locations. Buyer or Xxxxx's Buyer’s agent shall nominate a customs clearing agent to act on its behalf and to facilitate the import customs clearance process. Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining any documentation, such as special permit(s) or license(s) that may be required to import Products; (b) Buyer shall be responsible for payment of any customs clearance and duties and taxes and the full freight cost of the shipment; (c) Staples will not provide Certificates of Origin (C/O) or Free Trade Agreement certificates; (d) Staples will not export the following Products: ORM-D (Other Regulated Materials- Domestic); consumables; and/or Products prohibited from export by Staples' ’ vendors; (e) Staples will not export Products to Other Locations in the event any export restriction applies; and (f) Staples will not accept returns from Other Locations unless agreed in writing. * 62 Describe any unique distribution and/or delivery methods or options offered in your proposal. Staples delivers an average of 675,000 cartons per day. Our delivery experience, combined with our advanced distribution network, makes us the industry leader. We recently increased the square footage across our 24 strategically located fulfillment centers, ensuring we have more product in stock for next-business-day deliveries. Staples uses a combination of our own fleet, national delivery services, Staples-exclusive carriers and third-party couriers to ensure the fastest, most efficient delivery options for our customers. Our third- party couriers undergo a rigorous evaluation process and we require them to meet our customers' ’ service level agreements. Staples couriers are selected based on the caliber of their management and delivery drivers, their equipment and, more specifically, their ability to provide timely and excellent customer service. PREMIUM DELIVERY OPTIONS As part of each participating Member's ’s account setup, we may meet to discuss the individual needs and develop delivery protocols that make it easy to do business with Staples. Our normal delivery hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Requests for premium delivery service are vetted by our internal transportation team prior to approval. Examples of delivery service exceptions we have approved in the past include: • Specific delivery windows (before noon, after 10:00 a.m., etc.) • Desktop delivery (desk to desk) • Inside delivery (specific floor) • Mailroom delivery (by floor) • Delivery to copy areas (where we leave a fixed number of cases of paper per mailroom, in some cases, stocking the shelves) • Loading boxes through an X-ray machine prior to making delivery Additional costs may apply for premium services and is customized based on each participating Member's ’s specific requirements. SAME-DAY DELIVERIES Same-business-day delivery can be investigated as a possibility by contacting Staples Customer Service. To ensure all appropriate process checks are completed, we recommend a cut-off time of 11:30 a.m. local time. To account for added transportation costs and courier fees incurred on our end, we do require a separate charge for same-business-day requests. Our industry-leading network of U.S. stores gives participating Members easy same-day purchasing solutions. Your employees can make in-store purchases and receive your customer pricing for both office supplies and a full range of print and marketing solutions. Or, use our Buy Online, Pick Up in Store option, and your items will be available for pickup in less than one hour. There are some exceptions to same-day delivery service. The delivery location must be within 50 miles of a Staples fulfillment center. Further, the fulfillment center must have the capacity to handle the request that day. In addition, the following items cannot be delivered same day: • Furniture • HAZMAT items (this includes items that contain Lithium batteries) • Liquid • Food and beverage items • Custom items • Drop ship or special-order items • Orders containing more than six SKUs BUY ONLINE, PICK UP IN STORE Participating Members can purchase a wide variety of items on XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx and pick their items up in one hour or less at any of our U.S. retail stores. This allows your users to buy within your established purchasing program, with your contract rules and pricing, for same-day purchases. Users can even filter by Pick Up in Store to make those emergency purchases quicker. PRINT TO STORE Participating Members can also use Staples' ’ Print to Store option to print directly from their computer to any Staples retail location for pickup. From black & white or color printing to binding and booklet options, Print to Store offers more than 2,000 finishing configurations for your employees' ’ printing needs. Print to Store bills directly to your Staples account, ensuring compliance and more robust tracking while providing easy, on-the-go printing services for your remote and traveling employees. Participating Members can upload and reconfigure their documents, save their files for future reordering and proof all orders online before submitting. At any time, they can submit their orders right from their desktop to Staples, with delivery to any Staples retail location. STAPLES PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Staples Promotional Products has a 500,000 square foot contract decoration and distribution center in Orange City, IA. This facility does embroidery, screen print, laser engraving, digital heat transfer, and more. We have pick-to-voice technology and use a pack-right shipping system to cut boxes to the order size. Our facility is centrally located for distribution throughout the U.S. We also use FedEx as our preferred shipper but can utilize any major carrier service. As of 2019, it's ’s also moved to achieve zero waste to landfill status. *

Sourced Goods. Members may request certain goods that are non- stock or custom in nature. The prices for Sourced Goods shall be those prices that appear on the ordering platform at time of order, or as otherwise established between Staples and the applicable participating Member at the time the order is placed. Sourced Goods may include additional delivery or handling charges that would be the responsibility of the ordering Member. Pricing Exhibits. Please see our Pricing Exhibits for pricing details on the following categories: • Exhibit 1 – Core List Pricing • Exhibit 2 – Print & Copy Program • Exhibit 3 – Promotional Products Program • Exhibit 4 – Staples Technology Solutions • Exhibit 5A – Managed Print Services Capabilities • Exhibit 5B – Managed Print Services Pricing • Exhibit 5C – Managed Print Services Sample Agreement Tier One Diversity Program. Staples reserves the right to implement a pricing upcharge when setting up a Tier One program for any Participating Member to reflect the additional cost of the diversity supplier's program. 57 Describe any quantity or volume discounts or rebate programs that you offer. Our proposal reflects updated attributes related to pricing, rebates and incentives based on our experience with Sourcewell participating Members' behaviors and desires, as well as market conditions. Staples may offer additional pricing discounts and/or incentives to an individual participating Member based upon commitments and variables that may include, but not limited to, Member size and scope, geography, purchase volume, guarantees, logistical expenses, manufacturer support, specific product usage and other contractual terms/requirements. Members receiving custom pricing or incentives may be required to sign a Participation Agreement with Staples. * 58 Propose a method of facilitating “sourced” products or related services, which may be referred to as “open market” items or “nonstandard options”. For example, you may supply such items “at cost” or “at cost plus a percentage,” or you may supply a quote for each such request. Staples customers frequently request we source goods and services on their behalf that could be non-stock or custom in nature and are within the scope of our sourcing and distribution capabilities. Staples will also facilitate access to these “Sourced Goods” and services to Sourcewell and its participating Members. Despite having hundreds of thousands of items available through our e-commerce site, Staples customers often have unique product sourcing needs that range from forklifts to industry-specific proprietary items. To fulfill these unique requests for our customers, Staples maintains a highly specialized non-stock procurement team available to assist our customers with these unique requests. Users can submit special order requests directly through our e-commerce site or through your Staples Account Manager. The non-stock procurement team works diligently to fulfill your product needs quickly and at the lowest possible cost. The prices for Sourced Goods shall be those prices that appear on the ordering platform at time of order, or as otherwise established between Staples and the applicable participating Member at the time the order is placed. Sourced Goods may include additional delivery or handling charges that would be the responsibility of the ordering Member. * 59 Identify any element of the total cost of acquisition that is NOT included in the pricing submitted with your response. This includes all additional charges associated with a purchase that are not directly identified as freight or shipping charges. For example, list costs for items like pre- delivery inspection, installation, set up, mandatory training, or initial inspection. Identify any parties that impose such costs and their relationship to the Proposer. There may be additional services available which are associated with certain products, including, but not limited to: furniture, facilities, technology, or water/coffee dispensers, etc. which at the option of the Member may be purchased or leased at the time of order/agreement. The costs for such services shall be paid to Staples by the Sourcewell Member. Additionally, there may be some items, typically furniture, where there may be an additional fee charge by the manufacturers that will be passed along to the ordering participating Member. * 60 If freight, delivery, or shipping is an additional cost to the Sourcewell Member, describe in detail the complete freight, shipping, and delivery program. Staples does not apply additional charges or fees for standard delivery. However, there are some special exceptions where a delivery or special handling fee may apply. Most fees will be displayed in your shopping cart on XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx upon ordering. Common delivery exceptions that require a surcharge include: • Furniture unpacking or assembly o Stair Carry for upper floor inside deliveries (lack of freight elevator or access to same) o Handling support for facilities that do not operate a fully functioning dock • Expedited deliveries • Deliveries outside Staples' standard distribution area (Alaska and Hawaii) • Bulky, fragile, or heavy items such as fireproof file cabinets, cases of water, soda, ice melt and chemicals • Or as otherwise indicated on our website at the time of purchase. Surcharges are calculated on a per-order basis. Freight will be listed as a line item charge for all Staples Promotional Products orders. * 61 Specifically describe freight, shipping, and delivery terms or programs available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or any offshore delivery. Staples reserves the right to charge fees to the following locations unless otherwise mutually agreed between Staples and the participating Member. Delivery to Alaska or Hawaii. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to Alaska or Hawaii: Shipments up to 159 lbs. will be shipped with transit times of two to three (2 to 3) business days. Shipments over 159 lbs. or items which cannot be shipped via normal means, including any items which are classified as hazmat or ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only), are shipped via ocean freight. Staples' policies prohibit shipment of any fully regulated hazmat items. Such items must be shipped directly from the vendor. Ocean shipments will be delivered approximately fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of shipment. All shipments to Alaska or Hawaii will be subject to a 25% surcharge to help offset the cost of freight. Every country has specific requirements in which both the exporter and importer must follow; here are some additional specific details for U.S. Territories and Possessions: Delivery to Puerto Rico. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to Puerto Rico: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped with transit times of two (2) business days. Shipments over 150 lbs. are shipped via ocean freight. Any goods classified as ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) will also ship ocean freight, regardless of weight. No hazardous goods can be exported to Puerto Rico. Transit time is approximately seven to ten (7 to 10) business days from door-door. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from XxxxxBuyer's failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees, and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Delivery to U.S. Virgin Islands. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to the U.S. Virgin Islands: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped UPS WorldShip, using the most commercially advantageous WorldShip service available, with transit times of approximately three (3) business days. Products weighing over 150 lbs. will be shipped via ocean freight. No hazardous goods can be exported to these locations. Any goods classified as ORM-D (other regulated materials for domestic transport only) will ship ocean freight, regardless of weight, and will require an additional five (5) days of transit time. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from XxxxxBuyer's failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees, and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Delivery to American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands. The following additional delivery terms apply for shipments to American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands: Shipments up to 150 lbs. will be shipped UPS WorldShip, using the most commercially advantageous WorldShip service available, with transit times of approximately five (5) business days. Products weighing over 150 lbs. will be shipped via ocean freight. No ORM-D goods or hazardous goods can be exported to these locations. Buyer is responsible for all customs or tax filings or applications necessary to effect the importation of the Products. Delays may result from XxxxxBuyer's failure to satisfy all customs clearance requirements. All taxes, fees and other costs (including freight) will be charged back to Buyer on a separate invoice. Import/Export. If Staples agrees to export Products from the U.S. to Buyer's locations outside the U.S. (including but not limited to Mexico, Canada and all U.S. Possessions and Territories) (for these purposes referred to as “Other Locations”), the following applies: (a) Staples will not be the Importer of Record for any Products shipping to Other Locations. Buyer or XxxxxBuyer's agent shall nominate a customs clearing agent to act on its behalf and to facilitate the import customs clearance process. Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining any documentation, such as special permit(s) or license(s) that may be required to import Products; (b) Buyer shall be responsible for payment of any customs clearance and duties and taxes and the full freight cost of the shipment; (c) Staples will not provide Certificates of Origin (C/O) or Free Trade Agreement certificates; (d) Staples will not export the following Products: ORM-D (Other Regulated Materials- Domestic); consumables; and/or Products prohibited from export by Staples' vendors; (e) Staples will not export Products to Other Locations in the event any export restriction applies; and (f) Staples will not accept returns from Other Locations unless agreed in writing. * 62 Describe any unique distribution and/or delivery methods or options offered in your proposal. Staples delivers an average of 675,000 cartons per day. Our delivery experience, combined with our advanced distribution network, makes us the industry leader. We recently increased the square footage across our 24 strategically located fulfillment centers, ensuring we have more product in stock for next-business-day deliveries. Staples uses a combination of our own fleet, national delivery services, Staples-exclusive carriers and third-party couriers to ensure the fastest, most efficient delivery options for our customers. Our third- party couriers undergo a rigorous evaluation process and we require them to meet our customers' service level agreements. Staples couriers are selected based on the caliber of their management and delivery drivers, their equipment and, more specifically, their ability to provide timely and excellent customer service. PREMIUM DELIVERY OPTIONS As part of each participating Member's account setup, we may meet to discuss the individual needs and develop delivery protocols that make it easy to do business with Staples. Our normal delivery hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Requests for premium delivery service are vetted by our internal transportation team prior to approval. Examples of delivery service exceptions we have approved in the past include: • Specific delivery windows (before noon, after 10:00 a.m., etc.) • Desktop delivery (desk to desk) • Inside delivery (specific floor) • Mailroom delivery (by floor) • Delivery to copy areas (where we leave a fixed number of cases of paper per mailroom, in some cases, stocking the shelves) • Loading boxes through an X-ray machine prior to making delivery Additional costs may apply for premium services and is customized based on each participating Member's specific requirements. SAME-DAY DELIVERIES Same-business-day delivery can be investigated as a possibility by contacting Staples Customer Service. To ensure all appropriate process checks are completed, we recommend a cut-off time of 11:30 a.m. local time. To account for added transportation costs and courier fees incurred on our end, we do require a separate charge for same-business-day requests. Our industry-leading network of U.S. stores gives participating Members easy same-day purchasing solutions. Your employees can make in-store purchases and receive your customer pricing for both office supplies and a full range of print and marketing solutions. Or, use our Buy Online, Pick Up in Store option, and your items will be available for pickup in less than one hour. There are some exceptions to same-day delivery service. The delivery location must be within 50 miles of a Staples fulfillment center. Further, the fulfillment center must have the capacity to handle the request that day. In addition, the following items cannot be delivered same day: • Furniture • HAZMAT items (this includes items that contain Lithium batteries) • Liquid • Food and beverage items • Custom items • Drop ship or special-order items • Orders containing more than six SKUs BUY ONLINE, PICK UP IN STORE Participating Members can purchase a wide variety of items on XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxx.xxx and pick their items up in one hour or less at any of our U.S. retail stores. This allows your users to buy within your established purchasing program, with your contract rules and pricing, for same-day purchases. Users can even filter by Pick Up in Store to make those emergency purchases quicker. PRINT TO STORE Participating Members can also use Staples' Print to Store option to print directly from their computer to any Staples retail location for pickup. From black & white or color printing to binding and booklet options, Print to Store offers more than 2,000 finishing configurations for your employees' printing needs. Print to Store bills directly to your Staples account, ensuring compliance and more robust tracking while providing easy, on-the-go printing services for your remote and traveling employees. Participating Members can upload and reconfigure their documents, save their files for future reordering and proof all orders online before submitting. At any time, they can submit their orders right from their desktop to Staples, with delivery to any Staples retail location. STAPLES PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Staples Promotional Products has a 500,000 square foot contract decoration and distribution center in Orange City, IA. This facility does embroidery, screen print, laser engraving, digital heat transfer, and more. We have pick-to-voice technology and use a pack-right shipping system to cut boxes to the order size. Our facility is centrally located for distribution throughout the U.S. We also use FedEx as our preferred shipper but can utilize any major carrier service. As of 2019, it's also moved to achieve zero waste to landfill status. *