University of Missouri-kansas City bids, RFPs and contracts
Kansas City, Missouri19,161 students · umkc.edu- Latest contract
- Mar 18, 2025
- 19 months ago
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Nov 19
- Contracts
- 42
- 40 vendors
- Decision makers
- 214
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Professional Services and Information Technology.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 19. Latest awards: Blackboard Ally for UMKC Upgrades to Blackboard Ally for Accessibility (Mar 2025) and Grad Capture for UMKC Uses Grad Capture for Grad Recruitment (Mar 2024).
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Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations University of Missouri-kansas City is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who University of Missouri-kansas City buys from, taken from council records. 42 contracts with 40 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at University of Missouri-kansas City.
Questions about University of Missouri-kansas City
How do I become an approved vendor for University of Missouri-kansas City?
University of Missouri-kansas City currently works with 40 vendors across contract types including Software, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, Healthcare Services, and Consulting. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 214 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with University of Missouri-kansas City?
Small purchases under MO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at University of Missouri-kansas City include UMKC Senate Meeting Agenda Analysis - May 6, 2025, UMKC Faculty Senate Meeting Summary - April 15, 2025, and UMKC Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes: Legislative Updates, Budget, and Operational Changes, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does University of Missouri-kansas City publish RFPs?
University of Missouri-kansas City publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 37 solicitations from University of Missouri-kansas City. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Professional Services, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at University of Missouri-kansas City?
At University of Missouri-kansas City, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Administration, Outreach & Engagement, Health Sciences Library Operations, Library, and Music/media Library. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 214 decision-makers at University of Missouri-kansas City.
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What does University of Missouri-kansas City spend the most on?
Based on 320 tracked contracts, University of Missouri-kansas City spends most on Capital Projects (122), Professional Services (68), Information Technology (49), Administration & Finance (46), and Grants (35). Contract types include Software, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, Healthcare Services, and Consulting. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are University of Missouri-kansas City's current vendors?
University of Missouri-kansas City currently works with vendors including BLACKBOARD ALLY, GRAD CAPTURE, CINTAS, BJC, AON CONSULTING, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, PSYCINFO, MOBIUS, SCOPUS, and EBSCO. These vendors span contract types like Software, TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, Healthcare Services, and Consulting. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is University of Missouri-kansas City working on?
Based on 4 tracked meetings, University of Missouri-kansas City is actively discussing: UMKC Senate Meeting Agenda Analysis - May 6, 2025, UMKC Faculty Senate Meeting Summary - April 15, 2025, UMKC Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes: Legislative Updates, Budget, and Operational Changes, and UMKC Strategic Initiatives and Financial Outlook Meeting. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does University of Missouri-kansas City have?
University of Missouri-kansas City currently has 37 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (122), Professional Services (68), and Information Technology (49). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MO's state portal, and other sources.