Opportunity
University of Massachusetts SCIQuest #UMass-2026-0983
UMass System Seeks Professional Services and Consulting Agreements for Five Campuses
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
May 01, 2026
Identifier
UMass-2026-0983
NAICS
541618, 541614, 541990
This opportunity involves the University of Massachusetts System seeking to establish preferred agreements with professional services and consulting firms for its five campuses. - Government Buyer: - University of Massachusetts System (UMass), Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST), Shrewsbury, MA - Scope of Procurement: - Professional services and consulting agreements for all five UMass campuses - Suppliers must submit proposals electronically via the Jaggaer BuyWays portal - Scope and requirements are detailed in Attachment G of the RFP - Notable Requirements: - Acceptance of non-negotiable contract terms - Compliance with tax and insurance requirements (if requested) - Completion of Non-Collusion and Proposer Representation forms - RFP process may include Best and Final Offers (BAFO) and Reverse Auctions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services and consulting (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Eligibility: - Open to qualified mid to large size professional services and consulting firms able to meet UMass's needs
Description
The University of Massachusetts System is seeking proposals from mid to large size professional services and consulting businesses to establish preferred agreements for its 5-campus system. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to identify qualified suppliers capable of providing the required quality of services and products. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the UMass BuyWays portal by May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. The procurement process may include multiple stages such as Best and Final Offers and Reverse Auctions at the University's discretion.