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

The University of Massachusetts/Amherst campus is soliciting quotes for the establishment of a price contract for the purchase of the following treatment chemicals for our use in our Plants. The University of Massachusetts (herein referred to as "UMass" or "University") is requesting proposals from qualified suppliers to provide services and product as defined in Attachment G - SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORK (which will detail the applicable Campus(s) this RFX relates to). It is our intent to receive proposals from qualified suppliers demonstrating the capacity to provide the quality of service and/or product required to meet the needs and objectives of this Request for Proposal. Based on the receipt of acceptable Proposals, UMass may enter into a contract with the successful vendor(s) for the services required. To be considered, Suppliers must accept/acknowledge the Prerequisites associated with this event. This request for proposals is part of a competitive procurement process, which helps to serve the University's best interest. It also provides vendors with a fair opportunity for their services to be considered. The process of a Request for Proposal is being used to allow vendors the opportunity to present proposals that they feel would best meet the needs of the University based on the information contained in the RFP documents. Vendors may submit more than one proposal or proposal if they feel it is advantageous to the University. The specifications and requirements listed in this RFP are the minimum standards by which proposals will be judged. No guarantee of award or volume is made. Please note that UMass reserves the right to conduct "multi-stage" event phases within each of it's RFX events inclusive of "BAFO- Best and Final Offers" and "Reverse Auctions" at it's sole discretion. Said "multiple stages", if known at the start of an RFX event, shall be communicated upfront within the initial event documentation. However, please note that the use of multiple stages may or may not be known or decided upon at the initiation of a project. As these stages are added during an event, they will be communicated as clearly and concisely as possible. Bid date notes: Submitting proposals via online No hard copies will be accepted. The documents on Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal are the official source of information on all proposals for the University of Massachusetts. Documents obtained from other sources will not be recognized during the proposal and award process. Suppliers relying on documents obtained from sources other than the Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal website do so at their own risk and may result in the rejection of an individual's proposal. All suppliers must first register on the UMass Supplier Portal website and create an online profile. Proposal submissions and registration are free of charge, for more information on being a vendor visit the supplier portal at UMass Supplier Portal. For technical help call 774-545-UPST (8778) or submit a request at online The University's five campuses and President's Office are geographically dispersed throughout the state. Each campus possesses a unique and complementary mission. A single Board of Trustees composed of 19 voting members and 3 non-voting members governs the University. The President of the University oversees the fivecampus system, and each campus has its own Chancellor. A detailed description of your approach to meeting the scope of services as outlined herein, including but not limited to the specific methodology for analyses (limit to 5 pages per each of the sections in the scope of services). This shall include clear milestones and tangible deliverables that the University can evaluate to ensure appropriate progression to final deliverable. Please submit your Firm Fixed Fee's to perform and meet the scope of services based upon the Scope of Services (Attachment G), Project Approach, and Project Schedule. Detailed back up per other attachments may be requested. There should be a separate fixed price to complete each task contained in the scope of services. All payments will be made upon completion of task and associated deliverables to the satisfaction of the University. University reserves the right to not award for all tasks, only contracting for tasks that are in the interest of the University. The University reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to omit an item or items, or to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the University. Please refer to Attachment G for the specific scope of services/work and all requirements pertaining to this RFP.