Preferred Storage, Packaging , Shipping Contract

Auburn University is seeking a qualified vendor to become the preferred supplier for specialty packaging, shipping, and storage supplies. The contract will cover a broad range of material handling, warehousing equipment, corrugated and cushioning supplies, and related consumables, with an emphasis on free standard shipping, no credit‑card fees, and integration with the university’s JAGGAER e‑procurement system. The award will be a five‑year term, potentially split among multiple vendors, and will be evaluated primarily on pricing (50 % weight) and secondarily on service and proposal completeness. • Scope includes pricing for the top 200 purchased packaging and shipping items, free standard freight, and ERP integration. • Vendors must submit a structured 14‑tab Excel/PDF proposal, provide three‑year audited financial statements, and certify compliance with Alabama tax, debarment, and immigration regulations. • The bid opening will be public via a conference call, and the contract may be awarded on a line‑item basis, allowing multiple awardees.