Building and General Services of Vermont #Local_MRO-Industrial_Supplies_RFP_FINAL_20260909

RFP for Locally Available Maintenance and Industrial Supplies for Vermont

The State of Vermont is seeking to establish contracts with suppliers for locally available maintenance and industrial supplies to supplement existing agreements with national MRO providers. - Government Buyer: - State of Vermont, Agency of Administration, Office of Purchasing & Contracting - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - National MRO suppliers referenced: Fastenal, Global Industrial, HD Supply, Lawson Products, MSC Industrial Supply, W.W. Grainger - Products/Services Requested: - Broad categories of maintenance and industrial supplies, including: - HVAC - Automotive tools - Power sources - Material handling - Welding and soldering tools and consumables - Fasteners - Pneumatics - Paint, equipment and supplies - Plumbing - Power tools - Safety and personal safety equipment (e.g., safety glasses/goggles, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, safety vests with ICS panel, 100% polyester, sizes M-3XL) - Hand tools - Outdoor garden - Security - Electrical - No specific part numbers or quantities; purchases are limited to $10,000 per transaction and $20,000 per fiscal year per item - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Suppliers must have a physical presence in Vermont - Pricing must be offered as a percent discount from standard price lists, either as a single discount or by category - Contract may be used by political subdivisions and independent colleges if indicated by the bidder - Contract period is five years - Intended to supplement, not replace, existing national contracts

Description

The State of Vermont's Office of Purchasing & Contracting is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide locally available maintenance and industrial supplies. The contract period will be for five years, anticipated to start on October 1, 2026. Bidders must indicate whether political subdivisions and independent colleges of the State may participate in the awarded contract under the same terms. The solicitation includes a question and answer period ending on September 16, 2026, with proposals due by September 23, 2026.

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