Opportunity
University of Massachusetts SCIQuest #UMBOS-2026-1090
UMass seeks background check and drug screening services for Nursing and Health Sciences
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
UMBOS-2026-1090
NAICS
561611
The University of Massachusetts Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking vendors to provide background check and drug screening services for students and staff. - Government Buyer: - University of Massachusetts, Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences - Procurement managed by Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST), Westborough, MA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive background check services (details in Attachment G of the RFP) - Drug screening services (details in Attachment G of the RFP) - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory electronic proposal submission via UMass BuyWays portal - Vendors must register on the UMass Supplier Portal - Compliance with university insurance and regulatory standards - Opportunity is open to diverse-owned and DEIA-aligned businesses - Multi-stage procurement process possible (e.g., Best and Final Offers, Reverse Auctions)
Description
Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking qualified vendors to perform background checks and drug screening services. The solicitation is open for responses until July 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Vendors must submit proposals electronically via the UMass BuyWays portal. The procurement is managed by the University of Massachusetts and includes detailed requirements and terms outlined in the attached RFP documents.