Warehouse Operations Business Partner

The University of Central Florida is seeking a reliable Business Partner to manage Material Purchasing, Inventory Management, and Logistics through ITN 2025-16MCDA, focusing on maintaining an on-site warehouse of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies to meet the immediate needs of Facility Operations staff. The selected Supplier must source materials based on best value, quality, availability, service, and operational requirements without being restricted to any single manufacturer or distributor network. The contractor is expected to ensure adequate stock levels, monitor and introduce new relevant products, and deliver prompt, efficient customer service at all times to support the university’s daily operations. The agreement aims to create a seamless supply chain that minimizes downtime and maximizes responsiveness for UCF’s facility needs. Proposals are due by July 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, with questions to be submitted by July 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The solicitation, identified by NAICS Code 81141600, is open to all eligible vendors and is not reserved for any specific set-aside category. Brian Sargent, the primary point of contact, can be reached at Brian.Sargent@ucf.edu or 407-823-3304 and will host a virtual meeting on the same day proposals are due to address inquiries. The place of performance is in Florida, and all logistics must support UCF’s operational requirements throughout the state. The contract duration and performance terms will be determined through the evaluation of submitted proposals, with the goal of establishing a long-term partnership centered on reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.