NOI B&H EI00221.pdf

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This is a Notice of Intent to Make a Cooperative Purchase issued by Williston State College in North Dakota for photographic equipment, supplies, and services. Williston State College intends to participate in E&I Cooperative Services contract number EI00221, a cooperative purchasing agreement facilitated through Educational & Institutional Cooperative Services, Inc., with the incumbent vendor B&H Foto and Electronics Corp. The contract provides access to photographic equipment, supplies, accessories, studio equipment, and related professional services to support the college's academic programs, marketing, communications, athletics, and campus events. The original contract was awarded effective October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2027, with one five-year renewal option. Amendment Number 2 exercised this renewal, extending the contract term through September 30, 2032. The notice was released on November 6, 2026, and interested parties may submit questions to Procurement Officer Lindsee Reynen at (701) 774-4562 or lindsee.reynen@willistonstate.edu no later than seven days after the notice release date.

The cooperative purchasing agreement utilizes pre-negotiated pricing and terms established through a competitive solicitation process, thereby reducing procurement time and administrative effort for Williston State College. This arrangement provides access to qualified photography providers and helps maximize institutional resources through a streamlined purchasing process while supporting the modernization and standardization of photographic resources across campus. Contract details and additional information are available at https://www.eandi.org/contracts/bah-photo-video/. No specific pricing terms, funding amounts, or additional set-asides are detailed in this notice of intent document.

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WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE

1410 University Ave

Williston, North Dakota 58801

NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE

November 6th, 2026 Notice of Intent Number: WSC27-004

Registered bidders on the North Dakota State Bidders List are hereby given notice that Williston State College (WSC) intends to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement, pursuant to North Dakota Century Code (N.D.C.C.) § 54-44.4-13. The purpose of this notice is to notify all registered bidders.

Purchase Description: Williston State College intends to participate in E&I Cooperative Services contract number EI00221, a contract between Educational & Institutional Cooperative Services, Inc. and B&H Foto and Electronics Corp. facilitated through E&I Cooperative Services, Inc. This contract will allow Williston State College to purchase Photographic Equipment, Supplies, and Services.

Intended Source: A competitive process was completed and B&H Foto and Electronics Corp was awarded with a contract effective date of 10/01/2022 through 09/30/2027. The Contract allows one five (5) year renewal with formal written notification and mutual agreement between E&I and Supplier. The renewal was exercised via Amendment Number 2 in which it extends the contract to 09/30/2032.

Please see the following link for details. Bidders may obtain contract information from the website.

https://www.eandi.org/contracts/bah-photo-video/

Justification:

Reduces procurement time and administrative effort by utilizing pre-negotiated pricing and terms established through a competitive solicitation process.

Provides access to qualified photography providers offering photographic equipment, supplies, accessories, studio equipment, and related professional services to support academic programs, marketing, communications, athletics, and campus events.

Supports the modernization and standardization of photographic resources across campus while helping maximize the value of institutional resources through a streamlined purchasing process.

If you have any questions specific to Williston State College’s intent to participate in this contract, please contact the Procurement Office no later than seven (7) days after the release of this notice.

Procurement Officer: Lindsee Reynen Phone: (701)774-4562 Email: lindsee.reynen@willistonstate.edu

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