ESBD_459581_1759523957953_Submission Instructions - 721-25099.pdf

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Freight Forwarder Services (Domestic, International, & Specialty)
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721-25099
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Texas

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This document is a Submission Instructions for Suppliers file from the University of Texas at Austin, detailing requirements for a freight services and transportation solicitation. Suppliers are required to submit multiple documents through the Bonfire Public Portal, including questionnaires for Administrative Review, Freight Services and Capabilities, Electronic and Information Resources Environment Specifications, Information Security Requirements, and a Price Schedule. The submission period opens on October 3, 2025, with a question period ending October 16, 2025, and the final submission deadline set for November 14, 2025, at 2:30 PM CST. The solicitation covers two primary NIGP commodity codes: Freight Management Services (95847) and Transportation of Goods, Shipping and Handling, and Other Freight Services (96286).

The submission requires comprehensive documentation, including an E-HUB Subcontracting Plan, Higher Education Vendor Assessment Tool (HECVAT), and compliance certifications for accessibility and information resources. Vendors must prepare multiple Excel questionnaire templates and PDF documents, with a maximum file upload size of 1000 MB. The submission process requires specific technical requirements, including using Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox browsers with JavaScript and cookies enabled. Technical support is available through Euna Procurement at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com, and vendors are advised to prepare their responses carefully, noting that text fields are limited to 2000 characters and questionnaires may take significant time to complete.

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Submission Instructions for Suppliers Please follow these instructions to submit via our Public Portal.

1. Prepare your submission materials:

Requested Information

Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions

Administrative Review (Q-29AU)

Questionnaire : Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

Freight Services and Capabilities

(Q-47JR)

Questionnaire : Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

Who is the primary contact that UT Austin should use for addressing questions or communication as a result of the solicitation?

Provide Name, Title, Email Address, Phone Number.

Data Type:

Text N/A Required

The Respondent hereby acknowledges receipt of all Addenda to the captioned RFP.

Data Type:

Yes/No N/A Required

Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions

Section 5: Price Schedule (Pricing & Delivery) (BT-

46JX)

BidTable:

Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable.

The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

Respondent's Submission Section 5 Pricing and Delivery Schedule

File Type:

PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required

Respondent’s Proposal, excluding pricing information

File Type:

PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required

Supplementary Project Supporting Documents (optional)

File Type: Any (.csv, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe, .png, .tiff, .tif, .txt, .text, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .dot, .dotx, .word, .dwg, .dwf, .dxf, .mp3, .wav, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .mpeg, .wmv, .zip)

Multiple Optional

Respondent's Questionnaire (Q-

16FQ)

Questionnaire : Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

If Respondent is requesting an exception to any terms or conditions set forth in Appendix Two, they must upload a list of exceptions for review. Please specify the sections and the specific exceptions taken.

File Type:

PDF (.pdf) Multiple Optional

ATTACHMENT

THREE_- E-HUB

Subcontracting Plan

File Type:

PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required

ATTACHMENT

FOUR_HIGHER

EDUCATION

VENDOR

ASSESSMENT

TOOL (HECVAT)

File Type:

PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required

ATTACHMENT

FIVE_Access by Individuals with Disabilities:

Contractor acknowledges and agrees to comply with Attachment Five.

Data Type:

Yes/No N/A Required

If required Respondent will comply with the

Data Type:

Yes/No N/A Required requirements in compliance with Appendix EIGHT certificate of interested parties.

Attachment Six - Electronic and Information Resources Environment Specifications Questionnaire (Q-

56NQ)

Questionnaire : Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

Attachment Seven

- Information Security Requirements and Questions Questionnaire (Q-

02HZ)

Questionnaire : Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

APPENDIX ONE

EXECUTION OF

OFFER

File Type:

PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required

Commodity Codes

Commodity Set Commodity Code Title Description

NIGP 95847 Freight Management Services

NIGP 96286

Transportation of Goods, Shipping and Handling, and Other Freight Services

Requested Documents:

Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.

Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

Requested Data:

Please note that text fields have a limit of 2000 characters. We recommend you prepare your responses in advance to ensure they fit within the length restrictions. Learn more about Requested Data at the Euna Procurement Help Center.

Requested Questionnaires:

The Questionnaire Response Templates can be obtained at https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/196299.

Please note that Questionnaires may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

Requested BidTables:

The BidTable Response Templates can be obtained at https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/196299.

Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

2. Upload your submission at:

https://utexas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/196299

The Question period for this opportunity starts Oct 03, 2025 3:30 PM CDT. The Question period for this opportunity ends Oct 16, 2025 2:30 PM CDT. You will not be able to send messages after this time.

Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of Nov 14, 2025 2:30 PM CST. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

Important Notes:

Each item of Requested Information will only be visible after the Closing Time.

Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.

You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.

https://customer.eunasolutions.com/s/article/whats-a-data-field-or-slot

Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Need Help?

University of Texas at Austin uses a Euna Procurement portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Euna Procurement at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub/vendor-submission-support mailto:support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub/vendor-submission-support https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub/vendor-submission-support

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