A unit price without a matching basis cannot be ranked. We ask each candidate mill to fill the same columns, then leave blanks visible instead of filling them with brochure language. Quantity may be stated in kilograms, metric tons, bags or pallets; mixing units on one line is a comparison error, not a rounding convenience.
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Freeze the polymer requirement
Record chemical name, CAS number where known, intended conversion process, grade, form, melt flow, viscosity if the process uses it, and color. If the mill offers an alternative copolymer or a different bag GSM, park that offer on a new line so it cannot silently replace the original request.
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Bind incoming tests
Ask for the melt-flow method, density, moisture, ash, particle size if relevant and the certificate of analysis fields that will print on the commercial lot. A CoA template should list those fields, not a generic quality slogan. Assay language on this page means the mill-stated polymer identity, not a pharmaceutical potency claim.
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Split commercial cost from freight
List product subtotal, inner pack, palletization, samples, testing, freight, duties and destination charges as separate lines. An ex-works figure is not a delivered cost. Optional budget currency and per-unit versus whole-order basis help ranking; they are not a bid and they are not a verified supplier rating.
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Keep evidence product-specific
Request SDS, TDS, CoA format, TSCA or REACH statements, ISO quality-system evidence and transport classification for the quoted SKU. High-end, mid-range or economy preference describes buyer trade-offs around documentation and packaging, not a rating we have audited at a mill.