University of North Dakota SCIQuest #518-2027

UND solicitation for an automated locker system and VBOC services expansion

The University of North Dakota, through the North Dakota University System, has issued a solicitation with conflicting descriptions of the requested work. - Government buyer: University of North Dakota (UND), North Dakota University System; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Scope is unclear: One description seeks an Automated Physical Locker System with cloud-based access and management. Another seeks a South Dakota consultant to expand Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) of the Dakotas services. The documents do not establish whether these are related parts of one procurement or conflicting descriptions. - Products and services identified: - Automated Physical Locker System with Cloud-Based Access & Management; no part number or quantity specified. - VBOC services expansion, including local outreach and partnerships, support for Boots to Business delivery, and business advising for veterans, service members, and military spouses; no quantity or part number specified. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named. UND and the North Dakota University System are the government buyer, not product vendors. - Budget and contract period: The stated project budget is $55,556, including travel and administrative costs. The initial contract period is one year; no option years or specific start or end dates are stated. The stated budget’s relationship to the conflicting scopes is unclear. - Notable requirements: The solicitation requests a South Dakota-based consultant for the VBOC work. Proposals are evaluated on technical factors (75 points) and cost (25 points). The resulting contract may also be available to other North Dakota University System institutions, but their usage is unknown.

Description

The University of North Dakota seeks a qualified in-state South Dakota consultant to expand VBOC of the Dakotas services. The work includes strengthening local outreach and partnerships, supporting Boots to Business delivery, and increasing access to business advising for veterans, service members, and military spouses. The stated project budget is $55,556, including travel and administrative costs. The initial contract period is one year, with a firm fixed price subject to the adjustment terms described in the RFP.

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