Use This Request To
Use this request to get pricing for a software product, app, or online subscription before you commit to buying it.
When to Use This
Use this offering when:
- You want to compare options or editions before you decide.
- You need a price for a budget request or a grant proposal, including a Computer Allocation Process request or a Technology Budget Request.
- You want to know the subscription or license cost for a tool you are considering.
- You are not sure which edition or tier fits and want a recommendation with pricing.
When NOT to Use This
Don't use this offering if:
- You already know what you want and are ready to buy. Use Request a Software Purchase.
- You need more seats or a renewal for software IT already bought for you or your department. Use Add Licenses to Existing Software.
- You are pricing hardware. Use Request a Hardware Quote under Hardware Purchasing in the Related Services section.
- The product is already available at Bowdoin. Check the List of College-Provided Software and Programs in the Related Articles section.
Before You Submit
Having these ready speeds things up:
- The product name and the vendor's website.
- The edition or tier you are considering, if you know it.
- How many licenses or seats you would need.
- When you would need it, if there is a deadline.
What Happens Next
We acknowledge your request within 1 business day and put together a quote. Nothing is purchased from a quote request, and a quote does not start the security and accessibility review. When you are ready to buy, come back through Request a Software Purchase, where a new product meant for institutional use goes through that review. If you need the quote to request funds, it will support a Computer Allocation Process request or a Technology Budget Request.