Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #RFPB260005
Online Marketplace Platform RFP for East Texas A&M University and Cooperative Partners
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
RFPB260005
NAICS
541511, 541512
East Texas A&M University, in partnership with the State of Florida and the Procurement Professionals Alliance RFxPremier cooperative purchasing program, is seeking proposals for an Online Marketplace Platform to serve a wide range of public sector entities. - Government Buyer: - East Texas A&M University (Executive Director Business Services and Chief Procurement Officer: Travis Ball) - Collaboration with State of Florida and Procurement Professionals Alliance RFxPremier - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified platform providers - Products/Services Requested: - Online Marketplace Platform - Customizable web-based ordering platform - Multi-supplier capabilities - Real-time product availability and pricing - Order management and payment integration - Security compliance - 24/7 customer support - Detailed purchase reporting - Coverage for categories: office supplies, IT equipment, classroom supplies, grounds maintenance, public safety equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Platform must be accessible via web interface - Must support broad eligibility for participation (states, cities, counties, higher education, K-12, healthcare, other public sector organizations) - Cooperative purchasing focus - Initial contract term of five years, with up to five one-year renewal options
Description
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by East Texas A&M University in collaboration with the State of Florida and the Procurement Professionals Alliance RFxPremier cooperative purchasing program. The purpose is to establish one or more Master Agreements for an Online Marketplace Platform. The platform must provide capabilities for product availability and pricing, be accessible via a webpage, and offer detailed reporting of purchases made using the platform. The initial term of the Master Agreement(s) is anticipated to be five years with options for renewal.