M-21-26 Dental Hygiene Student Supplies

Bristol Community College in Massachusetts is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive dental hygiene student supplies to support its accredited dental hygiene program. The procurement is designed to furnish complete dental hygiene kits for 39 students comprising 22 incoming freshmen and 17 advancing sophomore students. The supplies must include various dental instruments, protective equipment, sterilization supplies, and educational materials necessary for curriculum support and clinical training requirements. Vendors must provide detailed cost quotations with clear itemization of unit and total costs for complete supply packages for both student cohorts. Bristol Community College will evaluate proposals based on pricing competitiveness, product quality, vendor experience with educational institutions, and ability to meet delivery timelines, with the expectation that selected vendors deliver all required items prior to the start of the academic term. The RFP was posted on May 18, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of June 2, 2026. The contract supports the college's accredited dental hygiene program, which is subject to specific educational and clinical standards.

The RFP document does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No information regarding existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements is provided in the available documentation. The procurement is funded through Bristol Community College's institutional budget allocated to program operations and student education requirements; however, a specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFP summary. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFP document for additional details regarding any qualification requirements, submission procedures, or other terms and conditions governing this procurement opportunity.