Information for Vendors
Start here to find out more about doing business with UMGC.
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.
- Download all solicitation documents.
- 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.
- 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
| Solicitation # |
91826 |
|---|---|
| Title |
TCPA/DNC Compliance Solution |
| Summary |
University of Maryland Global Campus is seeking a Solution that ensures compliance with TCPA and DNC applicable laws. The Scope of Work includes Implementation and DNC List Registration Professional Services. |
| Contact |
Lauren Jaber |
| Contact |
Alicia Klein |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Tuesday, September 29, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Technical and Price Proposal Due Date |
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Anticipated Price Proposal Due Date (shortlisted firms only) | Wednesday, October 28, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Anticipated Award | Monday, November 16, 2020 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
| Solicitation # |
91812 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Online Global Employee Rewards Program |
| Summary |
University of Maryland Global Campus is soliciting proposals for a global online employee rewards and recognition program for its Asia, Europe, and stateside workforce of approximately 6984 faculty and staff employees. Integration with the current Workday system is required. |
| Contact |
Wendy Johnson |
| Contact |
Robert Powell |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Monday, September 28, 2020, on or before 12 p.m. ET |
| Technical and Price Proposal Due Date |
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Anticipated Award | Thursday, November 5, 2020 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
| Solicitation # |
91817 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Creative Services – MBE requirements |
| Summary |
They University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking highly experienced creative service agencies to help build our brand and drive enrollments for local, regional and national areas. Services include Creative Strategy and Direction, TV and Video Production, Radio and Creative Production, Digital Advertising, Print Advertising, and Out of Home Creative. Experience with higher education is preferred. An MBE subcontracting goal of one (1) % of the total overall Contract(s) value for each Service is established for this Solicitation. Email inquiries are preferred. |
| Contact |
Wendy Johnson |
| Contact |
Robert Powell |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Friday, August 21, 2020 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Monday, August 31, 2020, on or before 12 noon ET |
| Technical and Price Proposal Due Date |
Friday, September 11, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Anticipated Award | October 2020 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
| Solicitation # |
91819 |
|---|---|
| Title |
AEM Cloud Service Implementation |
| Summary |
UMGC seeks an Adobe certified Solution Partner ("Partner") with expertise in Adobe Experience Manager Sites as a Cloud Service ("AEM") implementation to implement AEM as the web content management system ("CMS") and digital asset management system ("DAM") for UMGC's prospect website. Included in UMGC's AEM licensing is AEM Assets for AEM Sites, Personalization Foundation by Target, and Analytics Foundation Pack for Experience Cloud. UMGC expects the Partner to lead this implementation. The focus of this implementation is to understand UMGC's requirements, processes, organization, and environment and adapt them to leverage AEM's best in class design. Specifically, UMGC expects the Partner to provide their expertise to design, configure, integrate, test, and deploy AEM. The Partner will need to provide training for UMGC stakeholders on the new processes and platform as well. |
| Contact |
Eric Pfister |
| Contact |
Phan Truong |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Thursday, August 27, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Technical Proposal Due Date |
Friday, September 11, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Anticipated Price Proposal Due Date | Friday, October 5, 2020, on or before 2 p.m. ET |
| Anticipated Award Date | Friday, October 16, 2020 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
| Solicitation # |
91786 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Employee Survey Services |
| Summary |
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC or the University) seeks a provider of employee engagement survey services to conduct a global (Asia, Europe, and USA) employee survey to its approximately 6,944 employees (faculty and staff). The surveys shall be conducted at the direction of UMGC's President and the Office of Human Resources. The awarded Contractor will assist UMGC in accomplishing one of its major strategies which is "to create a work environment incorporating our core values where employees are empowered, supported, and provided with professional career development to enable UMGC to recruit and retain high quality, student focused faculty and staff." In addition, it will assist UMGC with its goal of becoming an "Employer of Choice." The Contractor will work with a committee that broadly represents the UMGC community. |
| Contact |
Sharon Barry, Director |
| Contact |
Phan Truong |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Tuesday, May 5, 2020, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Technical Proposal Due Date |
Thursday, May 28, 2020, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Oral Presentation via Zoom: | June 24–June 30, 2020 |
| Price Proposal Due Date | Thursday, July 9, 2020, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| BAFO Price Proposal Due Date | TBD |
| Contractor(s) Selection Anticipated to be Finalized | Tuesday, July 30, 2020 |
| Contract Commencement | Monday, August 17, 2020 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
| Solicitation # |
91787 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Insurance Broker Services |
| Summary |
University of Maryland Global Campus seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide insurance broker services. |
| Contact |
Sharon Barry, Director |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, by 11:59 p.m. EDT |
| Response Due Date |
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 4 p.m. EDT |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
| Solicitation # |
91778 |
|---|---|
| Title |
GDPR and Privacy Management Platform |
| Summary |
University of Maryland Global Campus ("UMGC" or "University") is seeking a GDPR and Privacy Program management software solution (the "Solution"). The purpose of this Solution is to bring together and provide a holistic view of the University’s Information Governance initiatives. The Solution will also provide a regular, clear, and succinct view of the University's compliance procedures and status to leadership as well as to regulatory agencies such as EU Data Privacy Authorities. The Solution shall enable the coordinated management and oversight of all aspects of information management, regulatory compliance and data governance within the University. |
| Contact |
Eric Pfister |
| Contact |
Lauren Jaber |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Tuesday, April 7, 2020, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Technical Proposal Due Date |
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Anticipated Price Proposal Due Date |
Thursday, May 28, 2020, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Anticipated Award Date |
Thursday, June 11, 2020 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status | Awarded to OneTrust, LLC. |
| Solicitation # |
91764 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Corporate Immigration Legal Services |
| Summary |
UMGC seeks proposals from qualified law firms to present their qualifications, experience, and conceptual approach with respect to the provision of "as needed" corporate immigration legal services. |
| Contact |
Robert Powell, Buyer II |
| Contact |
James Adelman, Assistant Director |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 |
| All Questions Submitted By |
Friday, September 20, 2019 |
| Technical Proposal Due Date |
Monday, September 30, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Financial Proposal Due Date |
Monday, September 30, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
Canceled |
| Solicitation # |
91756 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Financial Management Consulting Services |
| Summary |
UMGC is soliciting proposals for financial management consulting services. The selected contractor will work with the Office of Chief Financial Officer to achieve the University's financial management goals. |
| Contact |
Phan Truong, Senior Buyer |
| Contact |
Eric Pfister, Assistant Director |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 |
| All Questions Submitted By |
Thursday, September 12, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Technical Proposal Due Date |
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Price Proposal Due Date |
Tuesday, September 24, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Anticipated Award Date | Friday, October 11, 2019 |
| Anticipated Contract Start Date |
Monday October 14, 2019 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status | Awarded Vendors: The Boston Consulting Group, Inc., Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP, Ernst & Young, LLP US, Grant Thornton, Huron, RSM US LLP |
| Solicitation # |
91753 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Maintenance Services for Apple® Hardware and Software |
| Summary |
UMGC is seeking is seeking an Apple® Authorized Service Provider to provide weekly on-site maintenance and technical support for Apple® and/or Macintosh® computers, laptops, and servers. |
| Contact |
Lauren Jaber, Senior Buyer |
| Contact |
Phan Truong, Senior Buyer |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Thursday, August 1, 2019 |
| All Questions Submitted By |
Thursday, August 8, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Proposal Due Date and Time |
Thursday, August 15, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Vendor Discussions (if requested) | Week of September 9, 2019 |
| Anticipated Award Date | Wednesday, September 18, 2019 |
| Anticipated Contract Start Date |
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status | Awarded Vendor: MacMedics |
| Solicitation # |
91732 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Service |
| Summary |
UMGC seeks proposals from qualified firms, including independent Automated Teller Machine (ATM) deployers, to provide one (1) freestanding Automated Teller Machine for UMGC's Largo Academic Center. |
| Contact |
James Adelman |
| Contact |
Robert Powell |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Monday, May 6, 2019 |
| All Questions Submitted By |
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Proposal Due Date and Time |
Tuesday, May 28, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Anticipated Award Date | Friday, June 14, 2019 |
| Anticipated Contract Start Date |
Thursday, August 1, 2019 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status | Awarded to Sharenet LLC |
| Solicitation # |
91680 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services |
| Summary |
UMGC is soliciting proposals for recruitment process outsourcing services. |
| Contact |
Sharron G. Barry, Director of Procurement |
| Contact |
Eric Pfister, Assistant Director of Procurement |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Monday, April 15, 2019 |
| Portfolio Submission Due Date | Friday, April 26, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT (No questions during this period) |
| Last Day for Questions |
Thursday, May 23, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Technical Proposal and References Due Date |
Friday, June 7, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Price Proposal Due Date |
Friday, July 19, 2019, by 2 p.m. EDT |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status | Awarded to Allegis Global Solutions, Inc |
| Solicitation # |
91712 |
|---|---|
| Title |
In House Mail Operations Services |
| Summary |
UMGC seeks proposals from professional and experienced firms to provide UMGC with in-house mail operation services. |
| Contact |
James Adelman, Assistant Director |
| Contact |
Robert Powell, Buyer II |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Thursday, March 14, 2019 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 |
| Technical Proposal Due Date |
Monday, April 8, 2019, 2:00 p.m. EDT |
| Financial Proposal Due Date |
Monday, April 8, 2019, 2:00 p.m. EDT |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
Contract Awardee, Sun Technical Services, Inc. |
| Solicitation # |
91615 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Administration Services |
| Summary |
The University of Maryland Global Campus ("UMGC" or "University"), a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland ("USM"), an agency of the State of Maryland, is issuing this Request for Proposals ("RFP" or "Solicitation") to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") Administration Services. |
| Contact |
James Adelman, Assistant Director |
| Contact |
Rachel Cruse, Senior Buyer |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 |
| Last Day for Questions |
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 |
| Technical Proposal Due Date |
Friday, May 4, 2018 2:00 p.m. EDT |
| Financial Proposal Due Date |
Friday, May 4, 2018 2:00 p.m. EST |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
Awarded to York Risk Services Group Inc. |
| Solicitation # |
91561 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Digital Advertising Media Buying Services |
| Summary |
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC or the University) is soliciting proposals for digital advertising media buying services. The selected contractor(s) will work with the Office of Marketing to achieve the University’s goals for growth. The selected contractor(s) must have a successful record of assisting organizations achieve growth through a proactive, analytical, innovative, and best-of-breed media buying approach. UMGC is looking for strategic partner(s) – sophisticated, engaged vendors with differentiated subject matter expertise and a proven, results-oriented background in acquisition marketing. Only Proposers with experience purchasing a minimum of $5 million annually in digital media within the last five (5) years, for a single client, AND five (5) years of experience purchasing digital media, shall be susceptible for an award. Proposers are defined as either the company or the proposed account lead for UMGC. |
| Contact |
Sharon Barry, Director |
| Contact |
Alicia Klein, Director |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Thursday, January 18, 2018 |
| Phase 1 Portfolio Submission Due Date |
Wednesday, January 31, 2018, by 2:00 p.m. EDT |
| Phase 2 Technical and Price Proposal Due Date |
Friday, March 2, 2018, by 4:00 p.m. EDT |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
Awarded to: |
| Solicitation # |
91578 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Offline Advertising Media Buying Services |
| Summary |
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC or the University) is soliciting proposals for offline advertising media buying services. Proposers must have experience purchasing a minimum of $5 million annually in offline media within the last five (5) years for a single client AND five (5) years of experience purchasing offline media. Proposers are defined as either the company or the proposed account lead for UMGC. |
| Contact |
Sharon Barry, Director |
| Contact |
Alicia Klein, Director |
| Solicitation Issue Date |
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 |
| Phase 1 Portfolio Submission Due Date |
Monday, January 29, 2018 |
| Solicitation Documents | |
| Drawings |
None |
| Status |
Awarded to: |