The University is cancelling this solicitation and will be publishing a replacement solicitation by May 15, 2012. The new solicitation will be published under solication # 1SLD1208.
The University is providing the attached amendment, Amendment 1, to this solicitation to address questions posed from a vendor. Respondents MUST sign and return this amendment document with their proposal to demonstrate acknowledgement of the amendment. The responses to these questions will be incorporated as part of an awarded contract. The proposal due date and time has not been changed.
First published Friday, March 2, 2012
Sealed proposals will be accepted at the address below until 3:00 PM, Thursday March 29, 2012:
University Sourcing
Illini Plaza, Suite 202
1817 South Neil Street, MC-603
Champaign, IL
61820
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a contract or contracts to provide computer components, peripherals and accessories as outlined in the attached specification document. This agreement is designed to offer flexibility in product selection from a large number of manufacturers of computer components, peripherals, and accessories, as well as competitive pricing, and premier service with the greatest array of value-added services.
The University of Illinois requires the furnishing and delivery of computer components, peripherals, and accessories for the three year period commencing on July 1, 2012 and extending through June 30, 2015, with the option provided to renew the contract for two additional two-year renewal periods for a total of seven years, at the sole discretion of the University based on continuing need, performance, and availability of funds.
Respondents should read the RFP carefully and respond to each of the requested items. Questions may be submitted by March 12, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. CST, to the Project Contact. All responses to questions will be issued in the form of an addendum on the Procurement Bulletin. Questions received after that time may not be considered for clarification.
There are two documents that are part of this solicitation. "1SLD1201 RFP COMPUTER COMPONENTS.pdf" contains the Request for Proposal including specifications and requirements. "1SLD1201 Price File.xlsx" contains three worksheets. One worksheet is for the submission of your product category discount, one worksheet is for the submission of your manufacturer-specific discount, and one is for the submission of your complete price file with Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). All three worksheets must be submitted with your proposal, as detailed in the RFP document.
For additional information, contact:
Nancy Berkman
University Sourcing
Illini Plaza, Suite 202
1817 South Neil Street, MC-603
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 265-6296
FAX: (217) 239-6763
Submit 1 original and 12 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
This procurement will be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals.
