The cyBUY program has been designed to allow for procuring supplies and equipment from contracted suppliers in a streamlined online marketplace available through Workday. Higher limits, less paperwork, and faster receipt of orders are just some benefits. This page provides information about each supplier catalog, including contact information, commonly purchased items, shipping information, and catalog features.
cyBUY Supplier Information
Agriculture Supplies
| Supplier Name | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
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| MIDCO | Research Planting Pollinating Harvest Packaging and equipment | Typically ships through UPS. Orders must be received by 2:30 PM CST for overnight shipping Rush orders will be charged a $15 fee. For orders over 250 lbs, freight charges apply. | Workday Notes* |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Biotechnology Chemicals
| Supplier Name | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bio-Rad | Jeanette Kivlin | Protein gels Disposable tips PCR supplies Saline Cell counting slides Calibration syringe needles | Freight Cost is value-based determined by order total: • $0-$300.00: Full freight • $300.01 -$3000.00: No charge freight • $3,000.01 and above: 50% freight charge Separate Blue Ice and Hazardous Packaging Fees will still apply for Perishable/Hazardous Goods/Items. Orders for in-stock materials will be shipped in 3-5 business days. | Workday Notes* Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
Carolina Biological | Wes Reynolds, Jr. | Living and preserved specimen Glo Germ powder and kits Cultures Microscope slides Petri dishes DNA stains | Shipping information will be provided at the time of order. Specific delivery dates can be requested by entering the information in the Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday.
| Workday Notes* |
New England BioLabs (NEB) | For questions regarding order status: customerservice@neb.com
For questions regarding product specifications: Jackie McLees, | Preserved and Living Specimen | $34.00 freight charge on orders under $350.00. Next business day delivery available.
Freight Policy Update: Effective January 1, 2025 $35.00 freight charge on orders under $450.00. Next-business-day delivery to all available US locations. Hazardous, dry ice fees, and fuel surcharges waived. | |
Promega | David Tampa | Trypsin and Trypsin/Lys-C Mix L-Rhamnose Monohydrate GoTaq(R) Green Master Mix RNase-free DNase Wheat germ extract | No shipping fees on orders greater than $1,500 Ground shipping fee of $14 on orders $750 - $1,500 Ground shipping fee of $20 on orders under $750 See this page for more information. Standard ground shipping unless faster speed is requested | |
Qiagen | Bill Gierasch | 96 rod-cover Tape pads RNeasy and DNeasy kits DNA dilution buffer Spin columns PCR kits Gel extraction kits | Free Value Shipping (1-5 days) on all orders over $500.00. For orders under $500.00 or orders requesting expedited shipping, all shipping and handling charges apply. | Workday Notes* Quote to Order Favorite List |
Thermo Fisher/Life Technology | Lara Hildebrand lara.hildebrand@thermofisher.com (515) 306-9322 | Gene synthesis MEM and DMEM medium RPMI 1640 medium VetMAX kits Carrier RNA Proteinase K Solution RNA isolation kits 96-well plates DNA gel stain Attune solutions PCR DNA degradation solutions | • Standard tube orders: $11.25 for orders less than $50 • Free for orders over $50 • Next Day Service Fee: $19.95 • Expedite products: $20 • Plates: FREE • Tubes: $2.5/oligo (100uM) • $5/oligo custom normalization • Tubes: $1.5/oligo (10, 20, 50, 100, 200uM) • Dry Ice Fee (wet): $45 per box • Dry Plates $18 per box
Orders will be delivered in 1-2 business days. | Workday Notes* Order History Favorite List Quote to Order - Add the part numbers to your cart and in the Thermo Fisher checkout screen there will be a field to enter your quote number. Pricing will update to the quoted price. |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Research Chemicals
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Millipore Sigma | Customer Service for general status requests:
For replacements or returns:
Quotes & Pricing
Bret Hollinger, Account Manager | Balanced salts Modified eagle's medium Dimethyl sulfoxide BIS(trimethylsilyl) trifluoroacetamide Bovine serum albumin n-butyllithium solution ethyl alcohol gold(III) chloride trihydrate 1,2-dichloroethane | Single orders above $300 = freight cost is $3.00 Single order below $300 = freight cost is $23.00 50% off on handling charges $10 charge for overnight shipments Surcharges
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Typically two-day shipping | Workday Notes* Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Research Chemicals
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GenScript | Adam Li, Sales Account Manager | Gene Synthesis Cloning Services | Contract pricing and turnaround time can be found at this link. | Quote to Order |
IDT | Sean Hurlburt,
Customer Care
| Gene Synthesis | $8 for standard orders under $35 and free shipping for orders over $35 Plates orders: $18 for dry plates and $45 for wet plates Expedite orders: $20 expedite ship charge Partial orders: Additional $9.20 Heavy stock items will have their own shipping charge Any orders shipping on dry ice: $45 Orders are delivered in 1-3 business days. | Order History Favorite List |
Illumina*Email the cyBUY team to set up access | Jared Shelerud, Territory Account Manager, | Sequencing and microarray products | $1-$50K – 4% of total order >$50K - $100K – 2% of total order >$100K - 1% of total order | Quote to Order Order History |
Books, Copiers & Office Supplies
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Access Systems | Keith Wendl, Major Account Executive | Large copiers/printers | Orders will be delivered in 3-9 weeks. All in stock supplies will be delivered next day provided orders are placed by 2:30 pm CST and shipping cost if applicable will be available at time of order. Supplies that are included in the cost per copy maintenance include:
Supplies are delivered in 1-2 business days. | Quote to Order Favorite List |
Complete Books | Orders or Quote Requests
Kendall Montiegel kendall@completebook.com
Sara Strickland, Customer Service
Jessica Martinez, Customer Service | Books Journals Calendars | Standard delivery times are 5-14 business days. | Workday Notes* Quote to Order Favorite List |
ODP Business Solutions (formerly Office Depot)*Copy paper must be ordered through Central Stores | Customer Service Account# 23688385 | General office supplies including:
| Free ground shipping Orders received by 3:00 PM CST will be delivered next day. | Order History Favorite List |
| For any questions about the contract or to purchase furniture items, please contact the ISU Procurement Agent, Tisha Campbell. | Single task chairs Stacking chairs Orders of multiple chairs go through Tisha Campbell | Orders will be delivered in 4-6 weeks Freight costs are included in the price of the chair and no additional freight costs will be paid. | Order History |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Classroom Supplies & Hospitality
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blick Art Materials | Customer Service
Trish Nalley | Portfolios Painting trays Printmaking supplies Sketchbooks Professional grade art paper and mediums | Standard shipping $9.95 Most orders are processed within 24 hours. | Favorite List |
School Specialty Inc. | Gina Rosauer, Sales Rep Gina.Rosauer@schoolspecialty.com
Customer Service | Classroom equipment and educational supplies including: Art/craft supplies Fitness and sport equipment Early childhood learning products Contact cyBUY@iastate.edu for furniture orders | $9.95 shipping charge on any UPS order under $49. 30-day standard return policy. Custom orders may not be returned. If the order error is with the supplier, the supplier will pay return shipping. All items, other than furniture or equipment, will be charged a 15% restocking fee. For furniture and equipment, the fee will be determined by the manufacturer. | Favorite List |
Computers/Computer Supplies & Audio/Video
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B&H Photo Video | Jon Bernstein 212-239-7500 x 2179
Customer Service Team | Photography and Audio supplies: Adapters USB, HDMI and audio cables Coin batteries Headsets Keyboards and mice Memory cards SPL meters Microphones | Free ground shipping for items under 70lbs. Alternative shipping speeds may be selected during checkout. Orders are delivered in 4-7 days.
| Quote to Order Order History |
CDW | Rob Feinholz | Computer peripherals, supplies and accessories | Free ground shipping Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost determined by shipping method, weight, dimensions, product value, and delivery location. | Quote to Order Order History |
Dell | Jose Hernandez, Inside Account Manager office +1-512-5138967 | Computers Docking stations Mice and keyboards | Free ground shipping Next day and 2nd day shipping available at an additional cost and vary based on product. Orders are delivered in 7-14 business days. 15% restocking fee on returns may apply. | Quote to Order Order History |
General Scientific
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beckman Coulter | Whitney Heyvaert | Clinical laboratory diagnostic supplies and equipment including: Centrifuges Particle counters Analyzers Reagents | Shipping costs and times will vary based on items ordered. Note: Do not change your order once you check out, the order will fail if you delete or change quantities of the items in your cart after you check out from their catalog. | Workday Notes* |
Eppendorf | Mitch Petersen | Pipettes and consumables (tubes, reloads, tip boxes, tip racks, etc.) | Ground shipment and dock to dock delivery on larger items is included at no charge.
Orders will be delivered in 3-5 business days | Quote to Order
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Fisher Scientific | Tyler Rodgers, tyler.rodgers@thermofisher.com | Primary supplier for lab equipment, supplies, and chemicals including:
| Free shipping, ice charges, and hazmat Expedited shipping available at an additional cost. Orders of in-stock items received by 2:00 PM CST will be delivered the next business day. | Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
Revvity Health Sciences (Formerly Perkin Elmer) | Monica Wolf, Reagents Acct Manager for Iowa
Matthew Welton, Consumables Rep
Paula Girvan, Support for Reagent Spend
Garrett Fernstrom, US Midwest Radiochemical Sales
Phil Rogers, US Midwest Radiometric Instrument Specialist
Dawn Brown | Conduction filter sterile Roborack Conductive tips Filter tips Sterile and non-sterile tips | Shipping charges vary by the weight Consumables - overnight Instruments - 3-12 weeks | Favorite List |
Rainin | Kathy Lohmeier | Pipette tips | Shipped UPS ground; anything other than UPS ground the customer can indicate other shipping required and pay the freight. 3-4 business days | |
VWR | iowa_support@avantorsciences.com Trevor Dettmann, trevor.dettmann@avantorsciences.com | Secondary supplier for lab equipment, supplies, and chemicals | Free ground shipping Orders will be delivered in 1-3 business days. | Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Medical / Diagnostic
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Henry Schein | Alix Van Winkle alix.vanwinkle@henryschein.com
Robyn Rasmussen, Field Sales Consultant | Medical and surgical supplies and medical instruments including: Duraprep Blades Irrigation solutions Sutures Sterilization supplies Post-op dressing Cast padding IV injection solutions and supplies, Scrubs Sponges | Shipping fee of $15 on orders under $200. Hazardous material shipping fee is $30. Orders will be delivered in 1-3 business days. | Workday Notes* Order History Favorite List |
McKesson*Email the cyBUY team to set up access to McKesson | Chris Shay
Government Customer Service GovernmentCustomerService@McKesson.com
| Medical and surgical supplies and medical instruments | Free ground shipping Orders received by 3:00 PM CST will on stocked items will be delivered the next business day. | Order History Favorite List |
Medline | Brenna Hansen 402-317-9865
EducationAndResearch@medline.com Specialty Service Team, 800-817-2926 |
| Free shipping on orders over $150. In-stock orders are delivered within 7-14 business days. | Order History Favorite List |
School Health | Customer Service customerservice@schoolhealth.com
Amanda Thygesen, athygesen@schoolhealth.com |
| Free shipping on orders over $125. For orders under $125, shipping costs apply. ($12.95) | No |
Roche | Kelly Glaim | Diagnostic and research products: Coverslip solution Reaction buffer concentrate Detection kits Multimers | Shipping information will be provided at the time of order. | Favorite List |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Veterinary
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IDEXX | Order and Invoice Issues | Livestock test kits and services | Orders delivered within 2 business days of order. Shipping costs are based on weight and volume of items ordered. | Order History Favorite List |
Midwest Vet Supply | Julie Leibman |
| Shipping information will be provided at the time of order. | Workday Notes* |
MWI Vet Supply*Must set up account through MWI before ordering | Leslie Ruby, Field Sales Rep
Dianna Barclay, Inside Sales Rep |
| No shipping fees on stocked items. Orders to arrive Next Day, as long as orders are placed by 5 pm CST; orders will arrive via UPS, FED-EX, etc | Workday Notes* Order History Favorite List |
Zoetis*Purchases made through Lloyd Vet Med Pharmacy | Katrina Palasiuk, Sr., Manager-Sales Order Management
Ryan Phillips, Manager of Major Accounts and Poultry Customer Service | Veterinary Pharmaceuticals | Prepaid for standard shipping. Air shipments are $8 for weekdays. $18 additional for air shipment for Saturday delivery.
Order placed prior to the logistic center cut-off times (5 pm their local time) will ship same day and arrive the next day. Pharmaceuticals will arrive within 1-2 business days |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Maintenance, Appliances, Hardware & Tools
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grainger | Nick Smith
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| Free shipping Most items will arrive the next day if ordered before 5 PM. (exceptions would be if it’s a made-to-order item and/or ships directly from supplier). | Quote to Order Favorite List |
Lowe's Pro *Contact Central Stores for orders | Ames Lowe's store:
Nick Heinzman 402-203-3414
Riley Secrist |
| Pick up, Ship to Jobsite or Truck Delivery available. Shipping costs are determined at time of checkout. Additional information on these options can be found on the Lowe’s Shipping Options webpage | Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
Promotional Products
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Staples | Nikki Promades, Account Executive 954-379-5454 | Promotional items with ISU logo | Shipping cost and speed is selected at the time of order in the checkout. | Workday Notes* Quote to Order |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Rentals
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
United Rentals | Brad Laws, Gov Sales Rep | Rental equipment:
| Pickup and delivery available for a fee | Quote to Order |
Research Equipment
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Agilent Technologies | Vicki Lanyon, Account Manager chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry products | Quote to Order, Order History, Lists |
Telecommunication & Electronics
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digi-Key | DeeAnn Eskeli
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Newark | Joe Anders
For ISU Order Follow Up and Quotes | Circuit board parts | Free freight/shipping 1-2 days for in-stock items | Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.
Research Equipment
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon Business*Must attend cyBUY Amazon Business Registration to gain access | Amazon Business Customer Service
| Unique items Discontinued items Used books Gift cards | Shipping is free for Prime eligible items.
Two-day shipping with Prime; alternative shipping options can be selected at checkout | Order History Favorite List |
Limited Access
*Suppliers who require permission to have access. Contact cyBUY@iastate.edu for additional information.
Supplier | Contact Information | Commonly Purchased Items | Shipping Information | Catalog Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Airgas*Contact Chemistry Stores for orders | Troy Krumm | Cylinder gasses | Shipping is charged on special orders only- confirmed at time of order. Additional charges for hazardous material, fuel surcharge, etc. Standard Inventory items delivered every Thursday, non-standard inventory items lead time confirmed at time of order | Workday Notes* Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
Anixter*Contact IT Services for orders | Kurt Lange, Outside Sales Rep 515-334-8712
Ryan Sabby, Inside Sales Rep | Bulk purchases of cables Copper cables Multi-conductor cables Patch cords Information outlets | Anixter pays all freight for ISU unless explicitly noted otherwise. Case by case basis. TYPICAL lead times are 0-3 weeks. | Favorite List |
ATCC*Contact cyBUY for access | Customer Care | Mediums, cultures, and cells | $67 shipping on all orders | Workday Notes* |
Conference Technology, Inc.*Contact IT Services for orders | Lindsey Steinberg | Audio visual equipment and accessories | Shipping information will be provided at the time of order. | Quote to Order Favorite List |
Crescent Electric Supply Company*Contact Central Stores for orders | Marty Seebeck | FP&M Electrical supplies | Shipping information will be provided at the time of order. | Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
Graybar*Contact Central Stores for orders | Zach Stec, Account Manager | Fire Sealant Conduit Supplies Grounding Bushing Connectors Outlet Boxes Wall Plates, Raceway Bases Steel Channels Cable Tray Copper Building Wire Washers | Free shipping, unless special order. In stock- Next day Sourced - 1-5 days | Workday Notes* Quote to Order Order History Favorite List |
HD Supply*Contact Cental Stores for orders | Brad Fisher, Account Executive | FP&M maintenance, repair, and operating supplies | Free or minimum delivery/freight charges are included in the product pricing, additional shipping-related charges may be applicable for special deliveries or purchase requested express services. | Order History Favorite List |
*The Memo to Suppliers field on the checkout screen in Workday can be used to send notes to these cyBUY suppliers.