The University of Massachusetts System is issuing an RFP to mid‑size and large professional services and consulting firms to establish preferred service agreements that will be usable across its five campuses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Worcester) and the President’s Office. Vendors must be registered on the UMass Supplier Portal, and proposals are to be submitted electronically via the Jaggaer BuyWays portal. The solicitation includes a range of required attachments (contract terms, tax compliance, non‑collusion, insurance, etc.) and emphasizes compliance with Massachusetts privacy laws, PCI DSS (if applicable), and extensive indemnification obligations. The award will result in a framework agreement under which individual task orders may be issued. • Open for bidding 3/25/2026 – Close 5/1/2026; submissions only through the online portal. • Requires registration on the UMass Supplier Portal (no fee) and acceptance of non‑negotiable contract terms. • Scope is defined in Attachment G (not included here) but generally covers a broad set of professional and consulting services for the system. • Mandatory compliance with state privacy statutes, HIPAA, and insurance requirements; indemnification of the University for bodily injury, property damage, etc. • Primary contacts: Evanthia Tully (ETully@umassp.edu) and William Mannix (WMannix@umassp.edu); phone +1 774‑455‑7777.