UCHC 1-210142816_Feb_9_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC) for Student Dental Kits to supply the School of Dental Medicine's incoming and returning students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The solicitation seeks qualified organizations to provide comprehensive dental kits meeting UCHC specifications for first, second, and third-year dental classes. The RFP opened on January 27, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST and closes on February 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period is available from February 3, 2026, at 12:15 PM EST through February 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The agreement covers only the 2026-2027 academic year with no multi-year renewal options indicated in the solicitation materials.

Pricing and payment terms are vendor-specified, allowing proposers flexibility in establishing billing arrangements. No estimated total contract value or award budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documentation. Prequalification requirements vary based on bid package value: proposals of $100,000 or less require a current W-9 and sign-off; packages exceeding $100,000 and under $250,000 require a W-9 and Certificate of Insurance; and packages exceeding $250,000 require W-9, Certificate of Insurance, audited or reviewed 2024 financial statements with balance sheets and income statements, internal financial statements for the most recent month end, and a Work In Progress list. All bidders must provide a minimum of three references from similar projects completed within the last ten years. No set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or small business enterprises are identified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Inquiries and proposals should be directed to Lynn Brown at 16 Munson Road, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, via telephone at 860-679-1775 or email at lybrown@uchc.edu.