Award
University of Massachusetts Unified Procurement Services Team UMAMH-2022-0158
Weight Room Equipment Upgrade (UMASS AMHERST)
Recipient
Not Specified
Awarded
July 28, 2022
Identifier
UMAMH-2022-0158
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Athletics department is seeking a vendor to remove old weight and fitness equipment and to purchase and install new custom branded weight and fitness equipment for the Boyden Weight Room, which serves 17 NCAA Division I Athletic programs and approximately 500 student-athletes. The contract involves the removal of existing equipment and the delivery and setup of new equipment in an approximately 8,700 square foot facility. The procurement is managed by the Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST) based in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Vendors must submit proposals electronically via the UMass Jaggaer BuyWays portal and comply with various contractual, insurance, and certification requirements outlined in attachments including a Contract for Service, Purchase Order Terms, and Insurance Requirements. The University reserves the right to conduct multi-stage procurement processes including Best and Final Offers and Reverse Auctions. The awarded vendor must provide professional liability insurance and comply with Massachusetts state laws regarding tax, employment, and worker verification. The contract includes specific parking regulations for contractor vehicles on campus. The University emphasizes acceptance of its standard contract terms, with non-negotiable clauses, and requires vendors to certify non-collusion and tax compliance. The period of performance includes equipment manufacturing, delivery, and installation targeted between August and September, with removal of old equipment after installation of new equipment. No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the document. The place of performance is the Boyden Weight Room at UMASS Amherst campus in Amherst, MA.
Description
UMASS Amherst Athletics seeks to partner with a vendor on the removal of old weight/fitness equipment and the purchase/set up of new custom branded weight/fitness equipment.