Dining Services Shoes

The University of North Dakota (UND) Dining Services is seeking a vendor to supply non-slip shoes for staff working in kitchen, dish room, service areas, and cooler/freezer environments through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement, identified by Solicitation Number 450-2026, is being conducted through the UND Sourcing Portal (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UND) and is open to approved bidders on the North Dakota State Bidders List. Interested vendors must be registered in the UND supplier portal, with returning bidders able to use existing login credentials and new bidders required to contact procurement officer Samuel Kontz for login instructions. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2025, with responses due by August 7, 2025. Potential vendors can reach the procurement contact at (701) 777-3881 or samuel.kontz@und.edu for additional information or clarification about the shoe procurement requirements.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. While the exact budget or award value is not specified in the provided documentation, the procurement is focused on obtaining non-slip footwear for dining services staff across various work environments. The solicitation is jurisdiction-specific to Grand Forks County, North Dakota, and will be administered through the University of North Dakota's procurement process. Vendors must follow the specific submission guidelines, with those receiving a direct email from UND's Sourcing Portal (Jaggaer) instructed to use the specific link provided in their communication. The procurement is being conducted pursuant to North Dakota Century Code, ensuring a standardized and transparent competitive bidding process for the shoe supply contract.