UCM Union Multiculturalism Center AV Equipment - Fed Funds

The University of Central Missouri issued solicitation 24-052 for the procurement of AV equipment for the Union Multiculturalism Center. This is an equipment-only contract with no installation required. Due to strict university AV standards, no substitutes for the listed brands and equipment will be considered. Bids must be submitted via the UCM Ebid system by March 13, 2024, and will be evaluated based on price, bidder responsibility, and other specified criteria to determine the lowest and best bid. Because this procurement utilizes federal funds, vendors must comply with extensive federal and state regulations, including 2 C.F.R. Part 180 and 3000, Executive Order 11246 regarding equal employment opportunity, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Required documentation includes a Missouri Vendor No Tax Due certificate, a notarized Affirmative Action Affidavit, and federal compliance documentation. The University is tax-exempt per Missouri law, and all deliveries are FOB Destination to the UCM Receiving Dock in Warrensburg, Missouri. The contract requires a minimum one-year warranty post-acceptance. Payment is made in arrears upon satisfactory inspection and acceptance of goods by the University. The agreement includes standard provisions for termination for cause or convenience, as well as a non-binding clause regarding the availability of appropriated funds for each fiscal year. Official communications and protests are handled through the Procurement and Materials Management Office, with specific procedures in place for bid protests.