Copy of Office Supplies

The University of Montana has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) UOM-RFP-2019-3114 for general office supplies and equipment, classified under commodity code 3603, targeting entities capable of providing comprehensive office supply solutions. The procurement was released on April 7, 2019, with an open date of April 8, 2019, and a critical closing deadline of May 7, 2019, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Potential bidders must complete multiple prerequisites, including signing a coversheet, reviewing university standard terms and conditions, and providing comprehensive references and qualifications. The RFP requires submission of a total bid via spreadsheet, with one unit of measurement (EA - Each) requested. Procurement contact Steven Kendall can be reached at steven.kendall@umontana.edu or +1 406-243-2510, and bidders must carefully review all RFP sections, including the project overview, evaluation process, and contract template to ensure a responsive submission. The evaluation will likely focus on comprehensiveness of the bid, vendor qualifications, pricing, and ability to meet the university's office supply requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the RFP appears to be open to multiple vendor types and does not indicate significant restrictions on bidder characteristics. The procurement covers Golden Valley County and is associated with the state of Montana, suggesting potential local vendor preferences might be considered. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available documents. Though a precise award value is not specified, the procurement's scope suggests it is a standard office supplies contract that would likely range from moderate to substantial in total contract value. Interested vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to provide a full range of office supplies efficiently and cost-effectively. Potential bidders are advised to thoroughly review all RFP documentation and ensure full compliance with the University of Montana's procurement guidelines and submission requirements.