Material Distribution Services (MDS)
To reduce the amount and size of delivery trucks operating on campus, products purchased on ShopUW+ are consolidated at the Verona Operations warehouse facility before delivery to the end user. In compliance with UW-Madison’s Large Truck Policy, MDS sorts inbound packages by delivery zone Monday through Friday and typically ships them for same-day delivery using a fleet of vehicles that are less than 30 feet in length. Next-business-day delivery to the surrounding Dane County area is available for most orders. MDS does not accept radioactive material, inhalation hazards, or any large non-palletized items.
Storage Services
The Verona Operations MDS warehouse offers warehouse space for rent to University of Wisconsin departments, and other State of Wisconsin agencies. We offer centralized, convenient, state-of-the-art services, including:
-
- Long-term and short-term storage rates
- Clean, dry, temperature-controlled facilities
- Access to your stored inventory during normal business hours
- Capability to develop customized electronic catalogs that allow ordering through ShopUW+ and next business-day delivery
- Storage rate lower than state contract rates, including pickup and delivery service
Rates
| Item | Description | Monthly Rate | Size | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Open warehouse with no services | $0.80/square foot | square feet | $9.60/square foot |
| 2. | Pallet warehouse cubicle location with 1 free pick-up/delivery | $12.80/pallet location | 4’x4′ footprint | $153.60/pallet location |
| 3. | Customized inventoried storage of products, including enablement of electronic ordering and next-day delivery within Madison. Rates are established based on service requirements and are finalized using a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between entities. | |||
| 4. | Other pick-up or delivery services (no storage) | $80.00/hour – (1/2 hour minimum applies) | ||
For other deliveries outside of Madison: Minimal fee applies.
Other custom storage options are available.
Please call or email Tom Erickson at (608) 497-4434 or taerickson@wisc.edu for more information and to rent locations.
