This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Marshall, Minnesota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Southwest Minnesota State University desires to enter into a contract with the successful vendor(s) effective Tuesday, January 10, 2023. The length of such contract(s) shall be up to 3 YEARS ending January 9, 2026 with the option to renew for additional two 1-year terms. If Southwest Minnesota State University and the vendor are unable to negotiate and sign a contract by Tuesday, January 10, 2023, then Southwest Minnesota State University reserves the right to seek an alternative vendor(s). Transact and its predecessor (Blackboard Transact) has been SMSU's Multi-Purpose 'ID Card' System vendor for over a decade. Hardware and software investments for SMSU in the past 3-5 years have been limited to a recent replacement of POS systems, ID Card production software, and associated EMV readers. Southwest Minnesota State University may hold a pre-award vendor conference. If held, this conference may be virtual in format. It is recommended all potential or interested responders attend such a conference if held. Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Deadline for submittal of RFP questions to Christy Johnson. Monday, August 22, 2022 Answers to RFP questions posted Southwest Minnesota State University reserves the right to reject any and all Offers and to waive any informalities contained in such Offers. Southwest Minnesota State University reserves the right to accept or reject proposals, in whole or in part, and to negotiate separately as necessary in order to serve the best interests of Southwest Minnesota State University. This RFP shall not obligate Southwest Minnesota State University to award a contract or complete the proposed project and it reserves the right to cancel this RFP if it is considered to be in its best interest.