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The fgcu effect In just 20 years, FGCU has made an indelible impact on Southwest Florida We are a catalyst for the area’s economy and a cultural hub for the community. Our students enjoy one of the highest graduate employment rates among the state’s universities. Our campus and region serve as a living laboratory from which life-improving discoveries emanate. And our sports teams energize the entire region. Inspiring those who inspire others- that’s the FGCU Effect!

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we buy commodities Computers and Peripherals Office Supplies OfficeEquipment and Supplies Multimedia Equipment and Supplies First Aid and Safety Equipment and Supplies Arts, Crafts, and Music Equipment and Supplies Software Petroleum Byproducts, Chemicals and Gases Sporting and Athletic Equipment and Supplies Telecommunication Equipment and Supplies Appliances and Home Goods Automobiles Office Furniture Identification, Promotional, and Logo Apparel Law Enforcement Equipment and Supplies Maintenance, Repair and Operating Supplies Signage  

We buy services Leases of Equipment Leases of Property Moving Temporary Services Advertising Transportation Printing and Duplicating Freight and Shipping Janitorial General Construction Building Maintenance Event Production Consultants

construction Facilities Planning oversees the Campus Physical Facilities Master Plan and the design, planning, and construction of all campus building and infrastructure projects. Campus maps, building activity, and schedules are available for your information. Phone: (239) 590-1500     Fax:     (239) 590-1505  

Marketing your company Contact the Office of Procurement Services Complete a Vendor application Provide catalog, company brochures, website and contact information Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Purchasing Agent Appointment hours- 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Monitor new opportunities on the FGCU Procurement website and Bonfire

Procurement website Florida Gulf Coast University Procurement Services is comprised of purchasing, accounts payable, the travel desk, and the purchasing card program. Procurement Services is committed to serving the needs of the university students, faculty, staff and the greater Southwest Florida community. https://www2.fgcu.edu/AS/Purchasing/index.html

bonfire https://fgcu.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities Contract and Project Management Portal Open Solicitations Vendor Registration and Management

Vendor registration Registration In order to do business with Florida Gulf Coast University, all vendors must apply and register with the Office of Procurement Services. To register, vendors must complete both of the following forms: Vendor Registration Registration is free, please choose the correct registration link where applicable Registration necessary in order to be notified when the University posts a public solicitation Vendor Application - choose the appropriate version below Domestic Vendor Foreign Vendor Foreign Vendors will need to complete either; W-8BEN if you are an foreign person, or W-8BEN-E if you are a foreign entity. Once all documents have been completed and signed, please email the appropriate Vendor Application Packet to the following email address: vendor@fgcu.edu.

solicitations Solicitation Documents When responding to a solicitation document, always refer to and follow the instructions specified within the respective solicitation document.  Registration with Public Purchase is necessary in order to be notified when the University posts a public solicitation.  Please visit our Vendor Registration page for instructions. Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) The Invitation to Negotiate is a competitive solicitation for goods or services where factors other than price are to be considered in the award determination.  These factors may include vendor experience, scope of work, specific features of a product, etc.   Invitation to Bid (ITB) The Invitation to Bid is generally used to purchase goods and/or services with defined specifications.  Responses must be in writing and must be delivered sealed to the Office of Procurement Services.  Emailed or faxed responses from vendors are acceptable only if so stated in the ITB.   Request for Proposal (RFP) A Request for Proposal may be used in establishing contracts which seek creativity or different ways of accomplishing a task; usually the specifications cannot be easily defined.  Responses to RFP's must be in writing and delivered sealed to the Office of Procurement Services.   Request for Quotation (RFQ) A Request for Quotation is generally used for soliciting quotes for products and services that are as standardized as possible so as to ensure each vendor's quote is comparable.  RFQ's can be submitted via email, mail, or delivered to the Office of Procurement Services.

Spend thresholds ORDERS UP TO AND INCLUDING $5,000- Purchases with value up to $5,000 are made from vendors who are supplying the item at a reasonable price and with an appropriate quality level. Although these purchases do not require a formal quotation, it is recommended they are done using good procurement practices. PURCHASES BETWEEN $5,001 UP TO AND INCLUDING $9,999-Purchases in this dollar range require two to three verbal quotes, where practical. PURCHASES BETWEEN $10,000 UP TO AND INCLUDING $74,999 -The level at which a requisition requires 2-3 written quotes, where practical.  PURCHASES INCLUDING AND OVER $75,000- Purchases at this level require formal solicitations for the purchase of commodities and contractual services. LEASE OF SPACE All leases of space totaling over 5,000 square feet must be competitively solicited.

Contact us Florida Gulf Coast University Procurement Services 10501 FGCU Blvd S South Village Modular 1 Fort Myers, Florida 33965 (239) 590-1130