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This document is a Quick Guide for State of Wisconsin Contract Number 14-62000-501 for Writing Instruments. The contract is administered by the State Bureau of Procurement Division of Enterprise Operations and has been awarded to Industries for the Blind, a certified work center. The contract serves State agencies, University of Wisconsin campuses, and cooperative purchasing groups as a mandatory statewide contract vehicle. Contract administration is managed by Nadine Malm, DOA/SBOP/State Use Program Coordinator, with customer service support provided by Industries for the Blind representatives Lauren Hutchins, Shelley Foust, and Kevin Roskopf.

The contract provides writing instruments with a minimum order requirement of one dozen units. Orders can be placed via fax, US Mail, email, or through the WISBuy catalog system, with phone orders not accepted. Standard delivery is two business days from order placement. The contract includes a waiver process that allows agencies to purchase from alternate sources if Industries for the Blind cannot meet required delivery dates, though waiver requests must be submitted to the Contract Manager prior to placing orders with alternative suppliers. This appears to be a set-aside contract specifically designed to support a certified work center that employs individuals with disabilities.