Please note that the following upcoming and open Solicitations are handled centrally by the Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Services departments for over $75,000. This page does not include solicitations from the regional campuses or solicitations that are handled within individual departments.
Bidders should be familiar with the University’s Information Security Policy and the Vendor Security Risk Assessment Operating Standard. Bidders may be asked to promptly complete a vendor risk assessment and to review and agree to the University’s Acceptable Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools.
Upcoming Solicitations
| Description | Type | Anticipated Issue Timeframe* | Pre-solicitation Meeting Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web Design, Development, and Maintenance Services (OAFA) | RFP | Q2 of FY27 | TBD | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
| Black Car Service | RFP | Q1 of FY27 | TBD | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
| Shuttle Services | RFP | Q2 of FY27 | TBD | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
| Motorcoach Transportation Services | RFP | Q2 of FY27 | TBD | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
| Electrical Supplies (electrical systems, lighting, components and power generation) | RFP | Q1 to Q2 of FY27 | TBD | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
| Genomics - Sequencing Services | RFP | Q3 of FY27 | TBD | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
*The University’s fiscal year (FY) is July 1 through June 30.
Open Solicitations
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence provides no-cost business management consulting, training events and more for established and prospective business owners at all stages along their entrepreneurial journeys. Learn more about and connect with the Pitt SBDC’s services on the Small Business Development Center website.
| Description | Type | Issue Date | Notification of Interest Due | Deadline | Instructions | Documents | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Level 1 | RFQ | 10/20/2026 | N/A |
10/30/2026 by 12 p.m. ET |
See RFQ documents | RFQ | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
| Technician Level 2 | RFQ | 10/20/2026 | N/A | 10/30/2026 by 12 p.m. ET | See RFQ documents | RFQ | Purchase, Pay & Travel Customer Service |
| Catalog and Curriculum Management | RFP |
10/05/2026 |
10/12/2026 | 11/13/2026 by 12 p.m. ET | See RFP documents |
- RFP - Matrix
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Erica Thieret |
Requests for Proposals through E&I Cooperative Services
The University of Pittsburgh is a member of the purchasing cooperative through E&I Cooperative Services. Visit the E&I website for information about current RFP opportunities, which may be utilized by Pitt and other members of the E&I purchasing cooperative.
Previous Solicitations
- 2026 (Current)
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Description Date Closed/Canceled Reason Network Staff Augmentation 10/14/2026 Closed Freezer Preventative Maintenance and Monitoring 08/27/2026 Closed Diploma and Digital Credential Services 08/26/2026 Closed Single Sign-On Infrastructure Managed Services 08/21/2026 Closed DLAR Animal Facility Equipment Preventive Maintenance Services 07/29/2026 Closed VMware VxRail Refresh 08/17/2026 Closed F5 Replacement 08/17/2026 Closed Petersen Event Center Wi-Fi Survey, Design, & Install 06/03/2026 Closed Point of Sale System – University Club 05/08/2026 Closed Personnel Recruitment and Contingent Workforce (PRCW) | Managed Service Provider (MSP) 04/28/2026 Closed UPJ - Book Supplier and Mt. Cat Shop 04/03/2026 Closed Comprehensive Credential Services 04/01/2026 Closed Laundry Services 04/01/2026 Closed Information Technology Internal Auditing Services 03/16/2026 Closed Custodial Services 03/10/2026 Closed Laboratory Analysis Services 03/06/2026 Closed Technolution Slate Implementation Partner 03/02/2026 Closed CRCD Hard Drive Disk Array 02/27/2026 Closed School of Business Website Development 02/20/2026 Closed Printed Business Collateral 01/06/2026 Closed - 2025
- Solicitations closed in 2025:
Description Date Closed/Cancelled Reason Media Marketing 12/22/2025 Closed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation Services 12/12/2025 Closed Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) Tank and Supply of LN2 12/05/2025 Closed Network as a Service (NaaS) 11/14/2025 Closed Enterprise Data Backup Protection Solution and Services 11/14/2025 Closed Bookstore/Retail 11/03/2025 Closed Support Services for the Clinical Trials Office 10/20/2025 Closed International Recruiting Services 10/20/2025 Closed Oracle Recruiting Cloud Implementation Partner 10/06/2025 Closed Toad Renewal FY26 09/22/2025 Closed Website Accessibility Scanning Software 08/29/2025 Closed Microsoft EES 08/22/2025 Closed Wireless Services and Equipment 08/21/2025 Closed Strategic advisory work, consulting, and facilitation services for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s project 08/11/2025 Canceled Life Sciences "Exploration" Bridge Program Development and Delivery 08/01/2025 Closed Johnstown Campus - Athletic Bus Services 07/30/2025 Closed Commercial Partnership Independent Valuation 07/10/2025 Closed Website Revitalization Project for Dept of Psychiatry 07/07/2025 Closed Photo Book Design and Production (Nationality Rooms) 07/11/2025 Closed Video Board Monitor System 07/09/2025 Closed Apple Products & Services 06/20/2025 Closed Course Evaluation Software 06/09/2025 Closed Waste and Recycling RFP for Regional Campuses 06/09/2025 Closed Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for Cisco Systems Hardware and Maintenance 06/04/2025 Canceled Events Security Services 06/03/2025 Closed Inbound Freight Management Services 04/25/2025 Closed Printing Pitt Magazine 04/22/2025 Closed Promotional Products 04/18/2025 Closed Red Hat Renewal 03/17/2025 Closed Management Advisory Services 03/11/2025 Closed Racks/Weights for University’s Arena and Sports Performance Center 01/31/2025 Closed Volunteer/Community Engagement Management System 01/17/2025 Closed - 2024
- Solicitations closed in 2024:
Description Date Closed/Cancelled Reason Bar Exam Review Services for School of Law 12/09/2024 Closed MSP for Arena and Sports Performance Center 12/09/2024 Closed MPI Cluster 12/04/2024 Closed HTC Cluster 12/04/2024 Closed Painting Services – Bradford Campus 10/18/2024 Closed Point-of-Sale system for University stores 10/08/2024 Closed Appliances 09/25/2024 Closed Faculty Recruitment, Promotion, & Tenure System 09/13/2024 Closed Enterprise UPS Battery Replacements 07/19/2024 Closed Executive Search Services 07/01/2024 Closed Knowledge Sharing System 06/21/2024 Closed Arena and Sports Performance Center High Density WiFi 06/21/2024 Closed Security Equipment 06/17/2024 Closed Hazardous Waste Removal 06/12/2024 Closed Event Production Services 06/10/2024 Closed Student and Community Banking 05/10/2024 Closed Board of Trustees Compensation Consulting Services 05/08/2024 Closed Enterprise Storage System 04/29/2024 Closed Specialty Scientific Equipment and Instrumentation 04/05/2024 Closed Scientific Preventative Maintenance 04/01/2024 Closed SEIM/SOAR for Information Technology 02/19/24 Closed UPB Campaign Feasibility 02/12/24 Closed Travel Management Services 02/09/24 Closed International Tax Advisory Services 02/07/24 Closed Event Management Products and Services for Home Football Game Events at Acrisure Stadium 02/02/24 Closed Research Management System 01/31/2024 Closed Student Academic Records Digital Conversion 01/24/2024 Closed - 2023
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Solicitations closed in 2023:
Description Date Closed/Cancelled Reason Merchandising Services 12/06/2023 Closed Industrial Gas Services 11/6/2023 Closed Endpoint Computing Devices 3/6/2023 Closed Medical Supplies 2/21/2023 Closed - 2022
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Solicitations closed in 2022:
Description Date Closed/Cancelled Reason Contract Research Organization Services for School of Public Health, Dept. of Epidemiology 9/22/2022 Closed