Wellesley Tower Supplier's Guide  
Wellesley College Supplier's Guide 
INTRODUCTION
This Supplier's Guide is intended for both prospective and current vendors. 
Though you may know Wellesley College is an educational institution, it also
conducts commerce like a business enterprise and spends millions of dollars per
year to supporting the daily operations of the college. 
Like all institutions of higher education, Wellesley College is comprised of many
academic and administrative departments that operate within carefully
administered budgets. In light of this, Wellesley College is especially receptive
to suggestions on new business products, practices and innovative cost savings
concepts that will help us save valuable budget dollars. Wellesley College 
believes that establishing long-term, competitive business partnerships is mutually
beneficial to Wellesley College and our suppliers.  Wellesley College customers
can be demanding customers, but we strongly value all of our business partners 
and suppliers. 
Wellesley College is a multifaceted organization. It can be confusing for new 
suppliers.  This Supplier's Guide will help you in conducting business with Wellesley 
College and its many departments.  Should you need further information, please
contact the Purchasing Department directly at 781-283-2036.
 
WELLESLEY COLLEGE -- A PROFILE
Wellesley College is Private, Independent, Non-Profit, Liberal Arts College.
It was founded in 1870 by Henry Fowle Durant and Pauline Cazenove Durant. 
The mission of Wellesley College is to provide an excellent liberal arts 
education for women who will make a difference in the world.  Wellesley has 
been a leader in the education of women for the past 125 years 

Located just 12 miles west of Boston, Wellesley's 500-acre campus of 
woodlands, hills, meadows, an arboretum, ponds, and miles of footpaths and 
fitness trails borders scenic Lake Waban. The 65 buildings on campus range in 
architectural style from Gothic to contemporary. 

The College is home to 2,200 undergraduate students representing all 50 states 
and 70 different countries from every continent on the globe. Wellesley is 
committed to academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration and the 
college's distinguished faculty offers courses on a wide range of subjects. 
Wellesley has over 1,300 employees, administers an operating budget of 
$170 million and an endowment of $1.1 billion.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
The Wellesley College Purchasing Department is located at 300 Central Street, 
Wellesley, MA 02481.
Purchasing can be reached at: 
Telephone: 	(781) 283-2036 
FAX: 		(781) 283-3677
Office hours are 8:30AM to 4:30PM (Monday through Friday). Summer office 
hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM (Monday through Thursday). 
Vendor parking is available in the lot opposite the Wellesley College Distribution 
Center. All sales calls must be by appointment only. Unscheduled sales calls 
cannot be accommodated. 
CREDIT INFORMATION
Please click here for the current Wellesley College Standard Response 
to Credit Applications.
PURCHASING TRANSACTIONS
There are 3 preferred methods of doing business with Wellesley College
Suppliers can enter into a formal contractual relationship with the College,
receive a Purchasing Order from the Purchasing Department or accept 
payment via the Wellesley College Purchasing Card system. Verbal orders 
do not constitute a binding obligation. Please be advised: Suppliers who 
accept verbal orders do so at their own risk. 
The Terms & Conditions contained on the reverse of the Wellesley College
Purchase Order form will govern all transactions. When a formal contract
exists, it will take precedence over the Purchase Order. Suppliers are well 
advised to be familiar with Wellesley College's standard terms and conditions
before entering into any business transactions. 
BID AWARD CRITERIA
Please be advised that the Wellesley College Purchasing Department
awards contracts based upon a combination of the "total cost to the college"
and the "total value received."  Wellesley College does not simply request
proposals and make awards to the lowest bidder. There are a number of 
factors that we consider including: 

· Quality of Product or Service 
· Product / Service Pricing 
· Ability of the Bidder to Meet Deadlines 
· Reliability of the Bidder 
· Product Warranties / Service Guarantees 
· Bidder's Expertise and Product Knowledge 
· Financial Status of the Bidder 
STANDARD PAYMENT TERMS
Generally, Wellesley College likes to work with a 30 day billing cycle (net 30) 
or with a standard discount (2% net 10). However, we can accommodate 
other terms when necessary.
Wellesley College is a tax exempt institution.  Please click on this like for
PDF files of our tax exempt certificates.
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MINORITY / WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS PROGRAM
Wellesley College is committed to socially responsible purchasing, promoting
business activity with minority-owned companies whenever it makes sense to
do so . This commitment enjoys broad support on campus. 
The Purchasing Department has been charged with the day-to-day 
responsibility of managing Wellesley College's supplier relationships. An 
aggressive outreach program will soon be initiated to identify and establish 
business relations with minority-owned companies. Prospective minority 
suppliers should contact the Purchasing Department to discuss possible 
business opportunities with the Wellesley College. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Wellesley College expects all vendors to have Equal Opportunity policies 
consistent with federal law. Vendors must not discriminate in their employment
practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, 
national origin, disability or veteran status. In addition, Wellesley College will 
not condone or tolerate any form of sexual harassment, either in internal 
employee relationships or with Wellesley College employees and students. 
Travel Directions to the Wellesley College 
Purchasing Department

By Car

From the West

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 14 (Weston). Go south on Interstate 95 (Route 128) for 1/2 mile to Route 16, Exit 21B. Follow Route 16 West for 2.9 miles to a stoplight (5-way intersection) in the town of Wellesley; go straight on Route 135 (West). About 300 yards past the third traffic light (go past the main motor entrance of the College on left) look for Wellesley College Distribution Center entrance sign (300 Central Street).

From the East

Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 16 (West Newton). Follow Route 16 West for 4.7 miles, using directions above.

From the North

Take Interstate 95 (Route 128) South to Exit 21B (Route 16 West). Follow Route 16 West for 2.9 miles, using directions above.

From the South

Take Interstate 95 (Route 128) North to Exit 21B (Route 16 West). Follow Route 16 West for 2.9 miles, using directions above.

By Airplane -- From Logan International Airport

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Take a taxi directly to Wellesley College. Allow at least an hour for the commute. The fare will be approximately $46 plus tolls and gratuity.

OR

Take the Logan Express bus, which picks up at all airline terminals, to Framingham. Allow at least an hour for the commute. Call 1-800-23-LOGAN for more information, 9 am-5 pm.

From Framingham, take a taxi to the College.  Allow half an hour for the ride to Wellesley. The fare will be approximately $16.

OR

Take the free shuttle bus to the MBTA Subway stop. Take the Blue Line Inbound four stops to Government Center. Go upstairs and change to the Green Line. Ride an Outbound subway marked "RIVERSIDE-D" to Woodland, the second to last stop on the D line. Subway fare is $1.

From Woodland, take a taxi to the College.  The fare will be approximately $20-25.

Allow two hours for total commute.

By Train

From South Station, take the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail to the Wellesley Square stop. The commute is approximately half an hour. One-way fare is $3 and is you should buy the ticket in South Station, since there is $1 surcharge for purchasing tickets on the train. Exact change is not required.

Go up the stairs and turn left onto Crest Road; follow Crest a short distance. Take a right onto Central Street. Walk five minutes to the second set of lights. Cross the street to the entrance of the College. From there, allow twenty minutes to walk to your destination on campus.

Note: The Commuter Rail schedule can be accessed by calling (617) 222-3200. Please call ahead when making travel plans; the schedule varies on weekends and holidays. You may also take the Commuter Rail to Wellesley from Back Bay Station.

If you prefer, call a taxi from the Wellesley Square Commuter Rail stop.  Fare to the College will be approximately $4.

OR

From South Station, take the MBTA Subway (Red Line) Inbound two stops to Park Street. Go upstairs and change to the Green Line. Ride an Outbound subway marked "RIVERSIDE-D" to Woodland, the second to last stop on the D Line. Follow the above directions from Woodland.