GRCC TRIO/Student Support Services Merchandise

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by ID 6818ac17a4e54f875a0ef60a, involves procuring merchandise for the TRIO/Student Support Services program at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) located in Kent County, Michigan. The procurement specifically seeks merchandise with imprinting capabilities, suggesting a need for customized promotional or program-related items. The opportunity was posted on September 9, 2024, with proposals due by September 13, 2024, indicating a tight four-day window for potential vendors to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, vendors can expect to be assessed on their ability to produce high-quality, custom-imprinted merchandise that meets the precise requirements of the TRIO/Student Support Services program. The contract appears to be a targeted procurement focused on supporting educational support services through branded or programmatic merchandise.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor qualifications are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement does not explicitly indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or other specialized vendor categories. Without additional context, it is unclear what the potential award value or budget range might be for this merchandise contract. The scope seems relatively narrow, focusing on imprinted items for a specific educational support program within Kent County, Michigan. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in merchandise production, customization, and potentially quick turnaround times given the compressed solicitation timeline. Interested parties would be advised to carefully review any supplemental documentation from Grand Rapids Community College to fully understand the precise merchandise specifications and program needs.