Automated Physical Locker System with Cloud-Based Access & Management

The University of North Dakota is soliciting competitive proposals for an Automated Physical Locker System with Cloud-Based Access & Management through Solicitation Number 479-2026. This procurement seeks a comprehensive automated physical locker system equipped with cloud-based access and management capabilities to meet the university's operational needs. The solicitation was posted on January 27, 2026, with a proposal due date of March 12, 2026, providing interested bidders with approximately six weeks to prepare and submit their responses. Interested vendors must access detailed bid documents, project scope information, quantities, submission instructions, and other contract-specific details through the UND Sourcing Portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UND using their supplier portal login credentials. Bidders are encouraged to contact Samuel Larson, the designated procurement officer, at (701) 777-4072 or samuel.s.larson@und.edu with any solicitation-specific questions, requests for portal access, or clarifications regarding technical requirements and evaluation criteria. The notice is directed to all approved bidders registered on the North Dakota State Bidders List, and the complete solicitation documents accessible through the portal contain additional details regarding site visits, bidders conferences, and contract award dates.

The solicitation notice does not specify any particular set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements based on the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the posted materials, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the notice summary. Similarly, the specific award value or budget range for this contract is not disclosed in the solicitation notice and would require review of the complete bid documents available through the UND Sourcing Portal. Prospective bidders should consult the full solicitation documentation to obtain comprehensive information regarding pricing terms, funding sources, any applicable preferences or restrictions, and detailed specifications for the automated locker system procurement.