Scope includes the replacement of two existing 1,500 mbh, 300-gallon, owner-supplied, gas-fired domestic hot water heaters located on the ground floor of university suites, a 472-bed residence hall on the campus.
Request for Proposal for an Enrollment Operations Program Manager to support the enrollment operations division of the UMass Lowell Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks proposals for preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, emergency response, and related mechanical services for commercial kitchen equipment at its residence-hall facilities. The work includes scheduled preventive inspections, biannual condenser cleaning, and emergency response for refrigeration units, freezers, ice machines, and condensers. The contract calls for a lump-sum, all-inclusive price, relevant experience and certifications, and a detailed service plan, with a three-year duration.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, proceed as a direct departmental purchase; if over, avoid sole source and pivot to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell, MA rarely approves sole source over the $50,000 competitive threshold. For purchases under $50,000, work directly with the department for a direct purchase; this falls below the competitive threshold and does not require extensive justification. For needs above $50,000, redirect to cooperative purchasing to bypass formal competitive bidding.
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UMass Lowell has used cooperative purchasing. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of Massachusetts Lowell
UMass Lowell Campaign
Date: Nov 7, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
The 'Designing the Future' campaign for UMass Lowell is a $250 million comprehensive fundraising and engagement initiative. This campaign aims to enhance student success by expanding scholarships and providing career-connected experiences, drive research excellence to elevate the university to a research one institution, and support the LOL Innovation Network Corridor (Link). The Link initiative will foster connections between academia and industry, create jobs, offer student co-ops and internships, and develop new facilities including labs, offices, housing, and retail spaces.
Umass Lowell Election
Date: Aug 4, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved the recommendation of Executive Vice Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney as the next Chancellor of UMass Lowell. Speakers highlighted Moloney's work ethic, vision, kindness, and her role in the university's transformation, including strategic planning, enrollment growth, academic rankings, and fundraising. Moloney expressed her honor at being the first woman Chancellor and her commitment to the university's continued excellence and future challenges.
Umass Hearing
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The discussion centered on maintaining affordable, quality education in public universities, addressing concerns over rising fees, and balancing quality with affordability. Topics included faculty salary increases, financial aid, budget cuts, and revenue generation through online programs and private funding. Efforts to reduce expenditures not directly related to students, consolidation of systems, and the importance of state investment in higher education were also discussed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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