MHEC MC17‑B16 Athletics: PE, Sports, Weight and Gym Re‑Opening

The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is reopening the MC17‑B16 solicitation to establish a multi‑vendor, New‑England contract for athletic‑technology products and services supporting physical‑education, sports, weight‑room and gym facilities at member colleges, universities, K‑12 schools and other educational institutions. Vendors will submit a detailed offer table indicating discounts, volume‑tier pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and optional services such as leasing, loaner equipment, and support. The contract will be five years, with the anticipated start on July 1 2026, and MHEC will collect a 1 % administrative contract service fee on all sales generated under the agreement. • Scope covers a wide range of athletic technology (performance data systems, medical record software, competition management tools) and related equipment (gym‑flooring, weights, cardio, safety gear, etc.). • Vendors may bid the entire catalog or specific categories; they must provide pricing, discounts, FOB point, freight details, and a minimum order amount. • Required deliverables include a signed standard contract form, W‑9, certificate of insurance, pricelist, and various affidavits; a bidder webinar is scheduled for 4/24/2026 and the Q&A deadline is 5/12/2026.