Scheduling Government Bids & RFPs

The bid proposals are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, no later than 4:30 PM Eastern.

Kent State University will endeavor to use any cash terms offered, and these could be considered in determining the final net price depending on the discount period. The period of computations will commence on the date of delivery or receipt of a correctly completed invoice, whichever is later.

Vendor guarantees all products and installation against any defect in and a comprehensive list of all authorized service centers must be provided by supplier.

Selection and award of contract will be made to the vendors whose proposal, in the sole opinion of Kent State University, represents the best overall value to the university.

The respondent shall present evidence that the firm or its officers have been engaged in providing services as listed in the rfp. References must be included stating the name, position, and telephone number of a contact person.

In the case of any termination resulting from breach of contract, the procurement department may, at its discretion, prohibit proposer from submitting a proposal on any project at the university for a period of up to three 3 years.

Requested samples necessary for evaluation must be provided without cost or obligation to Kent State University, and shall become the property of the university.

Questions pertaining to any specifications contained herein should be directed to: Lawrence W. McWilliams III, C. P. M. , Director Kent State University, Procurement Department by Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern.

The period of performance will be 180 days if six or more CLINs are awarded, and 90 days if five or fewer CLINs are awarded.

The bid notice states Award of the base clin and option clins will be made on an all, some, or none basis, determined by the amount of available funding at the time of award.

The bid notice states This acquisition is being issued as a service disabled veteran owned small business set aside.

The bid notice states An organized site visit has been set for 30 march 2026 at 9:00am cdt.

The bid notice states This also does not relieve the contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the co laboratory or check testing by the co, in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

The bid notice states questions are due in writing by 11am, wednesday 1 april 2026.

The bid notice states The magnitude of the proposed construction is between 1, 000, **** and 5, 000, ****.