{"id":10211,"date":"2016-06-14T12:44:37","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T19:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vermont.salk.edu\/?page_id=10211"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:29:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:29:29","slug":"doing-business-with-the-salk-institute","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.salk.edu\/zh\/about\/doing-business-with-the-salk-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing Business with the Salk Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thank you for your interest in doing business with us!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Carefully review the information contained on this website to learn more about how you can be a part of Salk\u2019s mission.Follow this link for Salk\u2019s publicly posted conduct policy<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is one of the world\u2019s preeminent basic research institutions where renowned scientists make groundbreaking discoveries studying neuroscience, genetics, cell and plant biology and related disciplines. To support Salk\u2019s foremost scientific minds in their innovative biological research we require our suppliers to provide the best value and highest quality goods and services to meet a broad spectrum of requirements including those related to administration and facilities maintenance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Procurement Services strives to maintain efficient and effective processes with reliable suppliers, who have demonstrated that their products and services consistently meet the highest of standards required to meet the ongoing research and associated administrative needs of the Institute.<\/p>\r\n

COMPLIANCE<\/h5>\r\n

The responsibility of the Procurement Services Department is to source, procure, inspect, deliver and ship all the materials and services required to meet the goals of the Institute. Effective July 1, 2018<\/strong>, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies will comply with Procurement Standards as defined in 2 CFR 200, \u201cUniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards\u201d, Subpart D, Sections 200.318 -200.326, for all federal grant funded procurements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

DOING BUSINESS AT SALK<\/strong>\r\nThe safety of our employees and visitors to the Institute is a high priority. To protect the health and safety of Salk\u2019s employees and suppliers all individuals entering a Salk location or facility owned, rented or leased by Salk (\u201cSalk Premises\u201d) are required to follow all health and safety protocols.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Visitors must follow the posted on-line requirements here<\/a>. All visitors must be registered with Security Services prior to arrival on-site.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

COMPLIANCE<\/strong>
\r\nIndividuals entering Salk Premises are required to comply with all Salk health and safety requirements. In the event an individual is observed not complying, the incident(s) will be investigated by EH&S and\/or Human Resources. Following the investigation the individual will be consulted on the findings and corrective action. If further action becomes necessary to ensure compliance, Human Resources, EH&S and the VP\/CSO will review, evaluate and implement additional measures deemed appropriate and necessary to ensure a safe workplace.<\/p>\r\n\r\nUPDATES TO THIS POSTING<\/strong><\/p>\r\nUpdates to this information will be provided in accordance with any changes in federal, state or local public health orders.<\/p>\r\n\r\nLast Update: May 11, 2023<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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PROCUREMENT<\/h5>\r\nRead more\u00bb<\/a>\r\n
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As directed by the President and Members of the Board of Trustees, it shall be the policy of the Salk Institute to endorse positive efforts to procure supplies, equipment, and other services consistent with current applicable federal and local government guidelines as related to procurement practices. Consistent with this policy, the Procurement department is designated to secure these materials and services as required. In general practice, the official commitment of Salk funds for these materials and services shall be made only through authorized Procurement staff.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe Salk Institute encourages internal clients to do business with small, minority owned, women owned, veteran owned and other diverse businesses.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nBUYING AND SIGNATURE AUTHORITY <\/strong>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nOnly certain Procurement Services Department personnel are authorized to sign contracts, quotes or other procurement related documents unless official delegation for specific documents or circumstances has been granted to another in writing by the Salk\u2019s Board of Trustees, President, Senior Vice President, or Chief Financial Officer. Forward any requests for signature to Procurement or the Office of Technology Development for evaluation. The Senior Director of Procurement Services has been granted signature authority by the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Salk for the majority of Salk\u2019s procurement related documents.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nCODE OF ETHICS <\/strong>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nSalk\u2019s Procurement Services Department operates under the guidance of the Institute for Supply Management\u2019s (ISM) Principals and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct. All Salk suppliers shall assist Procurement Services in upholding these ISM principals, promote the highest ethical standards and maintain integrity in all dealings with the Institute.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nSuppliers attempting to engage Salk employees or its affiliates in any behavior contrary to these ethical guidelines may be removed immediately from Salk premises and banned from doing further business with the Institute if any such allegations of misconduct substantiated.\r\n<\/p>

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\r\nCONFLICT OF INTEREST<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe Salk Institute must comply with the procurement regulations as set forth by the U.S. Government Office of Management and Budget circular A-110. Regulations include that no employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award or administration of a contract supported by Federal funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved which would interfere, or appear to interfere with, that person\u2019s ability to be completely impartial and loyal to the Salk Institutes interests. Such a conflict would arise when the employee, officer, or agent, any member of his or her immediate family, his or her partner, or organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the supplier submitting quotes, participating in a formal bid process or being selected for the contract. . In addition, the officers, employees, and agents of the recipient shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors, or parties to sub-agreements.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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LOGISTICS OPERATIONS<\/h5>\r\nRead more»<\/a>\r\n
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Logistics Operations is a function of Facilities Operations and includes Shipping, Receiving and Mail Services operations. These operational areas are responsible for ensuring accurate receipt and delivery of goods and mail to internal clients and processing outgoing shipping.<\/p>

\r\n\r\nDELIVERY REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>

\r\n\r\nThe Salk Institute operates under a Central Receiving delivery process. Unless your purchase order states otherwise, all incoming goods should be delivered to the main Salk delivery dock at 10010 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Monday \u2013 Friday (excluding holidays and closures) between the hours of 7:30am \u2013 4:00 pm.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nPACKAGE LABELING<\/strong><\/p>

\r\n\r\nAll package labels and packing slips must include the department delivery code, requester name and purchase order number. This information will be provided for you on each purchase order.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nEach carton must have an individual delivery label, even if multiple packages for one purchase order are shrink wrapped onto a pallet.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nExample:
\r\nSalk Institute
\r\nAttn: MCBL-H\/T.HUNTER\/P0258944
\r\n\u6258\u91cc\u677e\u6811\u8def10010\u53f7
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C.O.D. SHIPMENTS<\/strong><\/p>

\r\n\r\nShipments requiring cash payment upon delivery are not accepted.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY<\/h5>\r\nRead more»<\/a>\r\n
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CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIn order to receive requests for quotes, information and proposals from Salk, suppliers shall agree to protect any confidential information contained in those requests per Salk\u2019s Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).\r\n<\/p>

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\r\nTERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThese general Salk Terms and Conditions of Purchase apply to every purchase by Salk. You can email SupplierInfo@salk.edu<\/a> if you would like a copy emailed to you directly. If your company is unable to accept our terms as written, please contact the Procurement Director for further discussion. If you have executed a master contract with Salk, those terms and conditions shall apply as specified.\r\n<\/p>

\r\n\r\nClick here to download the document\u00bb<\/a>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nINSURANCE<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>

\r\nPrior to Suppliers\u2019 entry and\/or any services being provided on any Salk owned or leased premises, Supplier agrees to execute a separate Release & Indemnification Agreement and\/or provide a certificate(s) of insurance, naming The Salk Institute for Biological Studies as an additional insured (for each such premises to which Supplier will enter) that includes the insurance coverage minimum amounts and requirements described below. The insurance coverage minimum amounts described below may be modified based on the type of services being performed by Supplier, the cost and risk, and such insurance coverage minimum amounts may be applied to the certificate of insurance that will govern Supplier\u2019s entry and performance of services on the applicable Salk premises.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nInsurance coverage minimum amounts for bodily injury including death, broad from property damage, completed operations and fire legal liability:
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