Face Masks

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is seeking to procure face masks for personal, non-medical use through a Request for Bid (RFB) identified as AUM-2021-0000036. The procurement solicits face masks in three specific quantity increments: 100, 250, and 500 masks, with bidders required to indicate potential cost variations based on mask sizes. The bid was posted on September 14, 2021, with a closing date of September 21, 2021, at 1:00 PM CDT. Potential bidders must submit all inquiries through the Q&A Board in the event portal, with direct email communications explicitly prohibited. The university reserves the right to award the contract in whole or part, prioritizing the best interests of the institution. Bidders must comply with Alabama state sales tax laws and E-Verify regulations, with payment terms structured as 0% with Net 30 conditions. The solicitation allows for potential alternative proposals and requires detailed pricing information for different mask quantity options.

The procurement emphasizes support for Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business (SB & SDB) suppliers, mandating that contractors make concerted efforts to include such businesses in subcontracting opportunities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the tiered quantity options suggest flexibility in procurement scale. The contact person for this bid is Laura Gray, who will oversee the procurement process. The solicitation does not mention any specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Bidders will likely be evaluated based on their ability to meet the specified mask requirements, pricing competitiveness, and demonstrated commitment to supporting small and disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears designed to provide AUM with a flexible and competitive approach to acquiring face masks, with an emphasis on supporting diverse business participation and maintaining competitive pricing structures.