RFP Lab Coat Dispensing Program Addendum #1

Division of Finance and Business Affairs
Request for Proposal
and Specifications for
Lab Coat Dispensing Program 2026
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Wayne State University
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
April 6, 2026

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
5700 Cass Avenue, Suite 4200
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 577-3734
Division of Finance and Business Affairs
April 6, 2026
Dear Vendors:
Wayne State University invites you to participate in its Request for Proposal process to provide Lab Coat Dispensing
Program 2026, for the Chemistry Department, per the specifications contained herein the Request for Proposal. This service
is expected to commence on December 1, 2026.
We have a bid information package complete with the Request for Proposal and complete specifications available for
downloading from the University Procurement Website at http://go.wayne.edu/bids (include capitalization and underscores)
as of April 6, 2026. When visiting the Website, click on the "Research / Scientific" link in green. Copies of the RFP will not be
available at the pre-proposal meeting.
To participate, it is Optional that you and/or responsible representatives of your organization attend our pre-proposal
conference. For this RFP, the University offers the following Pre-Proposal Options: Virtual. The meeting will be held on April
13, 2026, at 2:30 PM (Eastern - Detroit Time).
Vendors who would like to participate in the pre-proposal meeting via a TEAMS Video Conference or Conference Call, may do
so via the information below:
Microsoft Teams Meeting
On-line or via Conference Call
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24797980314781?p=vWhKTBYw4UK4plt01W
Need to join from a mobile device but don't have TEAMS on it?
Visit our website for instruction on adding TEAMS to your device.
Attendance will be taken during the Prebid Meeting. When Pre-proposal Meetings are Optional, nominal scorecard points will
be awarded for attendance.
We hope you can join us at the Optional pre-proposal meeting. Please have a copy of this Request for Proposal for your
reference during the meeting. Should you have any questions or concerns about this invitation, please contact me at (313)
577-3757, or email: RFPTeam3@wayne.edu. Thank you for your interest in doing business with Wayne State University.
Sincerely,
Brittney Mills
Senior Buyer
Enclosure

RFP: Lab Coat Dispensing Program 2026
for the Chemistry Department
Page No.(s)
I. Introduction 1
II. Information for VENDOR 1
A. General 2
B. Calendar of Events 2
C. Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting 2
D. Examination of the Request for Proposal 2
E. Delivery of Proposals 3
F. Proposal Format 3
G. Proposal Evaluation 4
H. VENDOR Profile, Experience, References and Lost Accounts 4
I. VENDOR Service Plan 5
III. Scope of Work and Project Requirements 6
IV. General Requirements and Guidelines 7
UNIVERSITY PROVIDED SCHEDULES
Schedule A Proposal Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, VENDOR Acknowledgements
Schedule B Insurance Requirements
Schedule C Cost Schedule
Schedule D Summary Questionnaire
VENDOR CREATED EXHIBITS - TO BE SUBMITTED WITH VENDOR PROPOSAL
VENDOR Exhibit 1 Exceptions / Restricted Services
VENDOR Exhibit 2 Profile/Experience/References
VENDOR Exhibit 3 Service Plan
VENDOR Exhibit 4 Sample Management Reports
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Wayne State University Map - (see website: http://campusmap.wayne.edu )
Appendix 2 New Vendor Set-Up Requirements
Appendix 3 WSU Wage Rate Schedules - Not Applicable
Appendix 4 Drawings - Not Applicable
Appendix 5 Sample Strategic Source Agreement

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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Wayne State University, founded in 1868, is committed to preparing its students to excel in a fast-
paced and interconnected global society. It combines the academic excellence of a major research
university with the practical experiences of an institution whose history, location and diversity make it a
microcosm of the world students will enter when they graduate. The University holds the Highest
Carnegie Foundation classification for research activity. It has 13 colleges and schools and offers more
than 350 academic programs including bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees; post-baccalaureate,
graduate and specialist certificates; and three professional programs (http://wayne.edu/about/).
B. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing is soliciting proposals from qualified professional organizations,
hereafter referred to as VENDOR(s), who specialize in providing Lab Coat Dispensing Program 2026
of superior quality, at competitive pricing, as described in the Statement of Work section of the Request
for Proposal (RFP). Project must commence on or before December 1, 2026, and be completed
by November 30, 2026.
The contract(s) will be for a three-year period ending on November 30, 2029. Thereafter, the
UNIVERSITY may, at its option, extend the contract, on a year-to-year basis for up to two one-year
periods, through November 30, 2031. VENDORS must state maximum price increases (if any) for
years two and three on Cost Schedule C.
This RFP outlines basic requirements as specified in the Scope of Work section of the RFP (Section III).
Proposals submitted are to be in accordance with the outline and specifications contained in and are to
remain in effect a minimum of 120 days from the date of submission and may be subject to further
extensions as negotiated.
C. The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to accept, reject, modify, and/or negotiate any and all
proposals received in conjunction with the RFP. It reserves the right to waive any defect or
informality in the Proposals on the basis of what it considers to be in its best interests. Any proposal
may be rejected, which the UNIVERSITY determines to be incomplete, conditional, obscure, or has
irregularities of any kind. The UNIVERSITY reserves the right to award to the firm, or firms, which in its
sole judgment, will best serve its long-term interest.
This RFP in no manner obligates the UNIVERSITY to the eventual purchase of any products or services
described, implied, or which may be proposed, until confirmed by written agreement, and may be
terminated by the UNIVERSITY without penalty or obligation at any time prior to the signing of an
Agreement or Purchase Order.
D. Expenses for developing and presenting proposals shall be the entire responsibility of the VENDOR and
shall not be chargeable to the UNIVERSITY. All supporting documentation and manuals submitted with
this proposal will become the property of the UNIVERSITY.
E. All questions concerning this Request for Proposal are to be directed to Brittney Mills, Senior Buyer,
Email; RFPTeam3@wayne.edu. The deadline for questions is April 20, 2026, 12:00 noon. Under no
circumstances may a VENDOR contact other individuals at the UNIVERSITY, or its consultants to
discuss any aspect of this RFP, unless expressly authorized by Procurement & Strategic Sourcing to do
so.
II. INFORMATION FOR VENDOR
A. General
This RFP contains requests for information. VENDORS, however, in responding to this RFP, are
encouraged to provide any additional information they believe relevant. VENDORS are encouraged to
examine all sections of this RFP carefully, in that the degree of interrelationship between sections is
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B. Calendar of Events
Activity Responsibility Date
Formal Release of RFP Procurement April 6, 2026
Optional Pre-Proposal meeting Procurement /Evaluation April 13, 2026, at 2:30 PM
Team (ET)/VENDORS
Questions due to Procurement & VENDORS April 20, 2026 - 12 Noon
Strategic Sourcing
Delivery of Proposals are by VENDORS May 4, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.
electronic submission on May 4,
2026. The link for bid submission will be
posted with the bid details at
http://go.wayne.edu/bids.
Evaluation of Proposals Procurement / ET May 22, 2026
(clarifications & negotiations)
Announcement of Selected VENDOR Procurement June 8, 2026
Readiness for Service/Contract VENDORS December 1, 2026
Commencement
Project Completion VENDORS/ET November 30, 2026
The UNIVERSITY will make every effort to adhere to the above schedule. It is subject, however, to time
extensions at the University's discretion.
C. Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting
You may attend an Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting on as a condition for submitting a proposal. For
this RFP, the University offers the following Pre-Proposal Options: Virtual.
The meeting will be held on April 13, 2026, at 2:30 PM (Eastern - Detroit Time).
Vendors who would like to participate in the pre-proposal meeting via a TEAMS Video Conference or
Conference Call, may do so via the information below:
Microsoft Teams Meeting
On-line or via Conference Call
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24797980314781?p=vWhKTBYw4UK4plt01W
Need to join from a mobile device but don't have TEAMS on it?
Visit our website for instruction on adding TEAMS to your device.
During this meeting, we will answer any questions you may have to clarify any ambiguities in this
Request for Proposal. Answers to questions that cannot be answered during this meeting will be put
into an Addendum and emailed to all VENDORS and posted to the University website as soon as they
are obtained. Each proposal submitted shall list all addenda, by numbers, which have been received
prior to the time scheduled for receipt of proposal.
Attendance will be taken during the Prebid Meeting. When Pre-proposal Meetings are Optional, nominal
scorecard points will be awarded for attendance.
Minutes for the Pre-proposal Meeting will be distributed and published on the website as an Addendum.
Vendors are responsible for the information in this and all other Addenda and must acknowledge each
addendum in Schedule D on the second page of the Schedule.

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D. Examination of the Request for Proposal
Before submitting proposals, each VENDOR will be held to have examined the UNIVERSITY
requirements outlined in the Scope of Work and Technical Information sections and satisfied itself as to
the existing conditions under which it will be obligated to perform in accordance with specifications of
this RFP.
No claim for additional compensation will be allowed due to unfamiliarity with the specifications and/or
existing conditions. It shall be understood that the VENDOR has full knowledge of all of the existing
conditions and accepts them "as is."
E. Delivery of Proposals
Proposals with supporting documentation shall be submitted by electronic submission. The link for
bid submission will be posted with the bid details at http://go.wayne.edu/bids beginning April 6, 2026.
The electronic submission should be limited to no more than one of each of the following file types: 1
Word Document and/or 1 Excel Workbook and/or 1 PDF document, with a total file size less than 20
megabytes. ZIP Files containing separate sections of a proposal are not acceptable, drop box
submissions are not accepted either. If your submission was sent correctly, you will receive an auto-
reply message acknowledging receipt of your Proposal.
The specific format for responses is detailed in Section II F (below). Proposals and Schedule C, Cost
Schedule must be signed, and the authority of the individual signing must be stated thereon. All
responses are to be submitted by electronic submission on forms furnished with the Bidding
documents:
ATTN.: Brittney Mills, Senior Buyer
Wayne State University
RFP: Lab Coat Dispensing Program 2026
The link for bid submission will be posted with the bid details at http://go.wayne.edu/bids beginning
April 6, 2026.
Deadline for receipt of proposals by Procurement & Strategic Sourcing is May 4, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.
(local time). Proposals received after that time will not be accepted. No details of the proposal will
be divulged at the time of opening.
F. Proposal Format
Proposals are limited to 25 pages total, one sided, and eleven (11) point font. (This is inclusive of all
required documents and schedules and any optional material included at the discretion of the
respondent, but tab sheets and the cover pages do not count in the overall document count.)
Proposals are to be submitted with appropriate indices. Each proposal should provide a straightforward
concise description of the VENDOR'S service, approach and ability to meet the UNIVERSITY'S needs
as stated in this RFP. Schedules and Exhibits listed below must be included in your proposal:
University Provided Schedules (provided in this package)
Schedule A - Proposal Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, VENDOR Acknowledgements
Schedule B - Insurance Requirements
Schedule C - Cost Schedule, Summary of Quoted Rates
Schedule D - Summary Questionnaire
Vendor Created Exhibits (to be Submitted with Vendor Proposal)
Exhibit 1 - Exceptions/Restrictions, if any exist (Section II G)
Exhibit 2 - Profile / Experience / References (Section II H)
Exhibit 3 - VENDOR Service Plan (Section III)
Care should be exercised in preparation of the proposals since it is the UNIVERSITY'S intent to have
the final contract documentation to consist of a University Strategic Source Agreement (Appendix 5)
that incorporates the RFP, VENDOR Proposal, any letters of clarification, and will require the issuance
of a Purchase Order for invoicing purposes.

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Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete
and effective quotation are not desired.
G. Proposal Evaluation
1. Proposals will be evaluated, and award will be based on the VENDOR'S ability to offer the best
value (quality, past performance and price), and on anticipated quality of service. Items considered
include but are not limited to:
* Ability to meet all mandatory requirements and specifications of this RFP.
* Cost of Services; Compensation and Fees; (Schedule C).
* Financial Strength of the VENDOR.
* Proposal Documentation / Presentation.
* VENDOR'S Experience (Exhibit 2).
* VENDOR Profiles/References; (Exhibit 2).
* VENDOR Service Plan; (Exhibit 3).
NOTE: Evaluation Criteria are in alphabetical order and are not stated in order of preference.
VENDOR proposals will be evaluated by a team consisting of members of the UNIVERSITY'S
Procurement and Chemistry Department. A preliminary screening will be used to identify
competitive VENDORS who have met the mandatory requirements. Procurement & Strategic
Sourcing may subsequently request selected VENDORS to attend an interview or make a
presentation at a set time and date, to clarify information provided in the proposals. Final
consideration, evaluation, and recommendation may be made at this point. However, the
UNIVERSITY reserves the right to take additional time for reference review, site visits and/or
proposal negotiations.
2. To qualify for evaluation, a VENDOR'S proposal must be responsive, must have been submitted on
time and must materially satisfy all mandatory requirements identified throughout the RFP, in the
judgment of the UNIVERSITY. Any deviation from requirements indicated herein must be
stated in the proposal specifically under the category "Restricted Services", and clearly
identified as Exhibit 1. Otherwise, it will be considered that proposals are in strict compliance with
all requirements. Check the box indicating "None" for Restricted Services on the Proposal
Certification Schedule A. In those cases where mandatory requirements are stated, material failure
to meet those requirements may result in disqualification of the VENDOR'S response
3. If there are portions of any proposal the UNIVERSITY finds unacceptable or otherwise in need of
clarification or revision, the UNIVERSITY reserves the right to clarify or negotiate with any or all
VENDORS. Should the outcome of evaluations result in a recommendation, any resulting contract
will be subject to the approval of the UNIVERSITY'S General Counsel and must be approved and
signed by the appropriate UNIVERSITY representative.
4. After notification of acceptance of proposal and the signing of a resulting agreement and/or
Purchase Order, the successful VENDOR will be expected to establish and be in a position to
commence work or services on or before December 1, 2026.
H. VENDOR Profile, Experience, References, and Lost Accounts
1. VENDOR Profile should include:
VENDOR is required to provide organizational data that demonstrates the size, scope and
capability of the Company to handle the UNIVERSITY'S specific requirements specified in this
RFP. Explain any company relationships that could be construed to be a conflict of interest in doing
business with the UNIVERSITY now or in the future.
Upon University request, VENDOR must agree to provide publicly distributed annual reports
and/or independently audited financial statements including its statement of financial position,
statement of operations, and statement of cash flows for at least the past three years. Vendor must
further agree to permit the UNIVERSITY, upon request, to audit VENDOR's books, but only as it
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controls (when applicable). The University is limited to 1 request per calendar year of this
agreement.
If / when requested, failure to agree to this will result in disqualification of your bid (see
Schedule D).
Financial Information will be treated as confidential and not added to the publicly permanent RFP
file. Requested Financials must be sent to:
ATTN.: Kenneth Doherty, Associate Vice President
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Wayne State University
RFP: Lab Coat Dispensing Program 2026
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
5700 Cass Avenue, 4th Floor - Suite 4200 AAB
Detroit, MI 48202
VENDORS must include a self-addressed envelope marked "Confidential" with their financial
statement. Statements will be returned upon completion of any University review.
2. Experience
VENDORS are to state in their proposals their qualifications to meet the RFP specifications
in terms of past and current consulting experience with the same or similar requirements. This
information should be provided in the VENDOR'S Exhibit 2 of their proposal. VENDORS are to
focus on experiences with organizations having needs similar to that of the UNIVERSITY.
3. References
Upon request, VENDOR must agree to provide a minimum of three (3) qualified references.
Requests for references will come from Brittney Mills, Senior Buyer, and will be treated as
confidential and not added to the publicly permanent RFP file.
References are to be from organizations that have successfully utilized the products and services.
The references supplied should include the name and address of the organization, and the
contact's name(s), titles, e-mail, and the telephone numbers.
Failure to provide references (if requested) will result in disqualification of your bid.
4. Lost Accounts and Legal Actions
Upon request, VENDOR must agree to provide a list of significant accounts that the VENDOR
has lost during the past three (3) years. "Significant" for this purpose shall be construed to mean
accounts representing billings by the VENDOR in the range of $25,000.00 or more each year. A
lost account can be defined when the vendor has been terminated on a job because of
performance or default. Contact names and telephone numbers of affected companies must be
provided.
Indicate any significant past or pending lawsuits or malpractice claims against the VENDOR.
I. VENDOR Service Plan
Vendors should include a complete description of the products and services offered in their Proposal.
The Service Plan should include, but not be limit to:
1. A summary of the products or services to be provided.
2. When applicable, a timeline showing how the Vendor plans to deliver products and/or services to
fulfill any contract issued as a result of this RFP.
3. Key staff members at the Vendors organization that will be assigned to the University account or
will otherwise be part of an implementation team.
4. Any resource requirements on the part of the University necessary in order for the Vendor to
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5. Any hardware, software, or other technology the University must have in order to use the
Vendors products or services.
6. Any alternative ideas or proposals that should be considered by the University in addition to the
base proposal.
III. SCOPE OF WORK AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The University is seeking to purchase or lease three (3) vending devices and six (6) return bins, to be housed in
the Wayne State University STEM Innovation Learning Center, 5048 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202 and
Science Hall, 410 W. Warren Ave, Detroit MI 48201.
Students and researchers will need easy access to obtain clean lab coats in an assortment of sizes of multiple
coat types.
Equipment:
Flexible Storage Capacity:
* 20 shelf dispenser or similar device
* Capacity: Approximately 500 lab coats, spread over XS to 4XL
Approximate Dimensions of equipment, based on preliminary estimates:
* Vending Device: 90H, 127W,35D
* Return Bins: 72H, 50W, 31D
Supplies:
Chemistry has approximately 1,300 students; 44 Teaching Assistants (multiple sessions with enrollees)
Approximate number of coats per size (this will vary semester to semester):
Size Percent
X-Small 7%
Small 30%
Medium 37%
Large 18%
X-Large 4%
2X-Large 3%
3X-Large 1%
4X-Large 0%
Total 100%
Style:
* Poly/cotton lab coat (87%)
* Fire Resistant Chemical Proof (FRCP) lab coat (13%)
Device must have Real Time Monitoring System:
* Dispensing on card authentication (University identity card) - will differentiate what type of lab coat
will dispense to the individual
* System to monitor the return of lab coats
* Must have tamper-proof alarm
* Ability to accept an uploaded file per semester (to update student roster)
* No lab coat is to be dispensed until the old one is returned
* Vandalism monitoring camera installed in machine - (i.e. picture taken of old lab coat/camera pointed
towards return bin)
* Weekly, monthly, annual buy
Service Expectations:
* Lab coats must be steam-pressed & folded when returned for restocking the machines
* We estimate twice-a-week visits required to refill machine and pick up returns to ensure students have
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* Service includes both repair and cleaning of worn/torn lab coats
* Notify University by June 1st if an increase is needed, to allow sufficient time to prepare for fall semester