Description
Wayne State University is seeking vendor information to design a five‑year, vendor‑managed inventory (VMI) / consignment procurement program for its Facilities, Planning and Management department. The program will cover a broad range of facility‑operating supplies—including HVAC components, janitorial items, MRO, plumbing, electrical, hardware, door hardware, and water‑treatment chemicals—with an estimated annual spend of roughly $2 million. Vendors must be able to maintain off‑site inventory, provide real‑time field‑to‑door delivery, 24/7 emergency support, and handle obsolete inventory disposal. The RFI responses will shape a forthcoming RFP; participation is encouraged for firms interested in a multi‑year, high‑volume supply contract.
• Scope: HVAC, janitorial, MRO, plumbing, electrical, hardware, door hardware, water‑treatment chemicals.
• Vendor expectations: Zero on‑site inventory, off‑site warehousing, real‑time ordering, 24/7 emergency response, dedicated support staff, and optional vending‑machine solutions.
• Contract terms: 5‑year base period (ending Dec 31 2030) with up to three one‑year extensions (through Dec 31 2033); approx. $2 M annual spend.
• Submission: One Word/Excel/PDF file ≤ 25 pages, < 20 MB, due Dec 15 2025.