Purchasing for University of Maryland Global Campus is conducted by the Procurement Office. Under the direction of the associate vice president for Procurement and Business Affairs, we are strongly committed to our campus customers.

Some Background on How We Do Business

UMGC's Procurement office ensures the university's procurements are conducted in a competitive, fair, and open environment and in full compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations. We identify opportunities to establish contracts that capitalize on the university's buying power and work closely with the institution's community to ensure contract compliance. In support of the university's mission, we procure goods and services using best value practices while working collaboratively to meet the needs of our customers.

UMGC is a supporter of the State of Maryland Small Business Reserve Program and State of Maryland Minority Business Enterprise Program.

Contact Information

The Procurement office is located at UMGC Headquarters, in Room 4100 of the Administration Building and can be reached at 301-985-7150.

Electronic Bid Board

To submit solicitations on this Electronic Bid Board, please follow these steps.

  1. Download all solicitation documents.

  2. Contact the designated UMGC contact person to have your firm added to the prospective vendor list. Any prospective vendor who fails to do so assumes complete responsibility in the event that they do not receive communications from the Procurement Office prior to the closing date.

  3. Up until the solicitation closing date, download and respond to all materials, including any and all addenda and other communications.

Note: The prospective vendor is responsible for downloading the solicitation documents, including any and all addenda and other communications. Addenda may be posted until the closing date of the solicitation.

It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that its submittal to the solicitation is fully responsive including acknowledgement of all addenda issued.

All documents are viewable in Adobe Acrobat Reader<.

Projects for Bid

RFP 91904: Creative Services
Solicitation #

91904
Title

Creative Services
Summary

University of Maryland Global Campus ("UMGC") is issuing this Request for Proposals to provide creative services firms an opportunity to present their qualifications, experience, and conceptual approach to providing integrated marketing services to meet the needs of the University. As we further our mission to bring higher education to Marylanders and the nation, the university seeks creative thinkers and doers to work with our in-house team to help us build the brand and drive enrollments. National experience and higher education experience are preferred. UMGC is seeking services from qualified creative services firms in six (6) Categories. Agencies are not required to provide all six categories:

  1. Creative Strategy and Direction
  2. TV and Video Production
  3. Radio Creative Production
  4. Digital Advertising Creative Production
  5. Print Advertising Creative Production
  6. Out-of-Home Creative Production

An MBE subcontracting goal of one (1)% is established for this Solicitation.
Contact

Wendy Johnson
Assistant Director, Goods and Non-Technology Services
wendy.johnson@umgc.edu
301-985-7148
Contact

Robert Powell
Buyer, Goods and Non-Technology Services
robert.powell@umgc.edu
301-985-7562
Solicitation Issue Date

Monday, September 13, 2021
Last Day for Questions

Wednesday, September 22, 2021, on or before 12 p.m. ET
Technical and Price Proposal Due Date

Friday, October 8, 2021, on or before 2 p.m. ET
Solicitation Documents
Drawings

None
Status  
RFP 91902: Event Production Services
Solicitation #

91902
Title

Event Production Services
Summary

The University of Maryland Global Campus is seeking a qualified and experienced vendor to provide various event production services that will be held on UMGC campuses and/or off-campus locations and/or virtually. For any given event, Contractor must provide and deliver services to locations in and around the Washington, DC Metro Area, as directed by UMGC.
Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) Participation Goal There is a 1.5% MBE participation goal on this solicitation.
Contact

Sharon G. Barry
Director, Goods and Non-Technical Services
sharon.barry@umgc.edu
301-985-7156

Contact

Robert Powell
Buyer II, Goods and Services
robert.powell@umgc.edu
301-985-7562
Solicitation Issue Date

Monday, August 16, 2021
Last Day for Questions

Monday, August 30, 2021, on or before 12 p.m. ET
Technical Proposal Due Date

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, on or before 2 p.m. ET
Price Proposal Due Date

Tuesday, September 14, 2021, on or before 2 p.m. ET
Contract Commencement Date

Monday, November 1, 2021
Solicitation Documents
Drawings

None
Status  
RFP 91889: Landscaping and Turf Maintenance
Solicitation #

91889
Title

Landscaping and Turf Maintenance
Summary

The University of Maryland Global Campus is seeking a full-service landscape and turf maintenance firm to provide complete lawn and landscape services to include lawn care, maintenance, design, and planting. Other services may be requested during the contract term. Services shall be performed at UMGC buildings located in Adelphi and Largo, Maryland.
Contact

Wendy Johnson,
Assistant Director, Goods and Services
wendy.johnson@umgc.edu
301-985-7148
Contact

Robert Powell
Buyer II, Goods and Services
robert.powell@umgc.edu
301-985-7562
Solicitation Issue Date

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Last Day for Questions

Tuesday, August 3, 2021, on or before 12 p.m. ET
Technical Proposal Due Date

Tuesday, August 17, 2021, on or before 2 p.m. ET
Anticipated Price Due Date

Tuesday, August 17, 2021, on or before 2 p.m. ET
Anticipated Award Date

Monday, September 13, 2021
Solicitation Documents
Drawings

None
Status