E - Rate Enabled Statewide Master Contracts (“ ESMC ”) Manufacturer Brand Lines

2026-11-03

The University of Utah , on behalf of UETN and UETN Members , is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a wide range of technology - related products and services . This RFP is structured around the acquisition of specific Manufacturer Brand Lines or equivalent alternatives that meet or exceed the specifications , performance , and compatibility standards of the listed Manufacturer Brand Lines . ( 2 . 12 ) The resulting contract ( s ) will establish a catalog - based purchasing structure , considering the requirement of the UETN Members to issue mini - quotes for specific purchases throughout the contract term . Vendors may propose products and services that fall within the following categories , provided they are part of or equivalent to the requested and listed Manufacturer Brand Lines ( 2 . 12 ): Technology hardware ( e . g ., computers , servers , networking equipment ) Software and firmware ( including required licenses ) Installation items with standardized Brand Line Model NumbersMaintenance agreements and support servicesOther eligible technology - related goods and services directly associated with the listed Brand LinesAll eligible contracted products within a proposed Manufacturer Brand Line must have a standardized Manufacturer Brand Line Model Number , Base ( catalog ) Price , proposed Discount ( 0 % is allowed but not preferred ). Vendors are not required to and should not modify their existing catalogs for the purposes of this RFP . However , only those items that are clearly associated with a Brand Line Model Number , either as part of the requested Brand Line or as an approved equivalent , will be considered part of the awarded contract . Catalog entries that do not meet this requirement ( e . g ., generic accessories , third - party add - ons , or items without a Brand Line Model Number ) may remain in the vendor ’ s catalog submission but will not be eligible for purchase under the resulting contract . If applicable these non - related products should not be listed within any Attachment A of this RFP . See more

Salt Lake City

2026-04-08