Wayne State University is seeking proposals for a Lab Coat Dispensing Program for the Chemistry Department. The program is expected to commence on December 1, 2026, and will be for a three-year period. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026. An optional pre-proposal meeting will be held virtually on April 13, 2026. Vendors are encouraged to download the bid information package from the university procurement website. Questions regarding the RFP are due by April 20, 2026, and should be directed to Brittney Mills at ***@***. *. * evaluation criteria will include quality, past performance, and price. Vendors must submit proposals electronically. Additional documents required include a proposal certification, non-collusion affidavit, vendor acknowledgements, insurance requirements, and a cost schedule. Vendors are cautioned not to include proprietary information in their proposals as they may be subject to public review after award.
The delivery of proposals is due by May 4, 2026, by 2:00 p. m. local time. The project is expected to commence on or before December 1, 2026, and be completed by November 30, 2026.
Deliveries or services shall be invoiced on an individual basis and shall be due thirty 30 days after university's receipt and approval of invoice. The invoices must reference the PO number and be submitted to the university's accounts payable department via email address: ***@***. *. * payments are the university's preferred payment method.
Award will be based on the vendors ability to offer the best value quality, past performance and price, and on anticipated quality of service.
To qualify for evaluation, a vendors proposal must be responsive, must have been submitted on time and must materially satisfy all mandatory requirements identified throughout the rfp, in the judgment of the university.
The university offers a virtual pre-proposal meeting on April 13, 2026, at 2:30 pm eastern detroit time. Attendance will be taken during the prebid meeting, and nominal scorecard points will be awarded for attendance.
Vendors questions are due to procurement strategic sourcing by April 20, 2026, 12 noon.