Contacts Daniel Kouns DKouns@umassp.edu Phone +1 774-214-0736 The University of Massachusetts (herein referred to as "UMass" or "University") is requesting proposals from qualified suppliers to provide services and product as defined in Attachment G - SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORK (which will detail the applicable Campus(s) this RFX relates to). It is our intent to receive proposals from qualified suppliers demonstrating the capacity to provide the quality of service and/or product required to meet the needs and objectives of this Request for Proposal. Based on the receipt of acceptable Proposals, UMass may enter into a contract with the successful vendor(s) for the services required. To be considered, Suppliers must accept/acknowledge the Prerequisites associated with this event. This request for proposals is part of a competitive procurement process, which helps to serve the University's best interest. It also provides vendors with a fair opportunity for their services to be considered. The process of a Request for Proposal is being used to allow vendors the opportunity to present proposals that they feel would best meet the needs of the University based on the information contained in the RFP documents. Vendors may submit more than one proposal or proposal if they feel it is advantageous to the University. The specifications and requirements listed in this RFP are the minimum standards by which proposals will be judged. No guarantee of award or volume is made. Please note that UMass reserves the right to conduct "multi-stage" event phases within each of it's RFX events inclusive of "BAFO- Best and Final Offers" and "Reverse Auctions" at it's sole discretion. Said "multiple stages", if known at the start of an RFX event, shall be communicated upfront within the initial event documentation. However, please note that the use of multiple stages may or may not be known or decided upon at the initiation of a project. As these stages are added during an event, they will be communicated as clearly and concisely as possible. Suppliers relying on documents obtained from sources other than the Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal website do so at their own risk and may result in the rejection of an individual's proposal. All suppliers must first register on the UMass Supplier Portal website and create an online profile. Proposal submissions and registration are free of charge, for more information on being a vendor visit the supplier portal at UMass Supplier Portal. For technical help call 774-545-UPST (8778) or submit a request at UPST Help Form. Note that failure of the vendor to allow enough time to register or meet other required steps will NOT be considered as an extenuating circumstance.