2023 Bid/Proposal Calendar

If you are a supplier interested in bidding, please register by clicking the "Register" link and filling out the Bid Registration Form. You will receive a confirmation number upon successful completion of the form. If you have any questions, please contact the associated portfolio executive.

NOTE: Vizient reserves the right to modify the Bid/Proposal Calendar as needed, you should visit the Bid/Proposal Calendar frequently to view the latest updates.

Quarter 1

Register for a Bid	Product Description	Bid Requirements	Projected RFI Mail Month	RFI Release Date	RFI Close Date	RFP Release Date	RFP Close Date	Bid Contact	Bid Status
Register	Nasogastric Feeding Tubes	None	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Stephanie Webber 972.910.6185	Identifying Member Needs
Register	Surgical Counting and Detection: Detection system with detectable lap sponges, gauze, and OR towels. System can be a tablet or scanner with RFID, Barcode, X-Ray, or other scanning technology.	TBD	February	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Adiba Oiyshi 972.869.8465	Identifying Member Needs

Quarter 2

Register for a Bid	Product Description	Bid Requirements	Projected RFI Mail Month	RFI Release Date	RFI Close Date	RFP Release Date	RFP Close Date	Bid Contact	Bid Status
Register	IT Value Added Reseller Products and Services: Suppliers in this category must be able to resale and support IT Hardware, Software and Services. A general description of the IT Hardware, Software and Services includes: computer peripherals, computer systems which includes desktops, laptops and mobile devices, IT Infrastructure products and services, software products and solutions, professional services, Cybersecurity products and services as well as supplies and accessories.	Hardware: Electronics, Networking, Phones & Video conferencing, Power solns, Printers and Supplies, Servers and Server mngmt, Storage and Hard drives. Software: Business Apps, Communication, Database & Business Intelligence, Mngmt software, Networking & Servers, Operating Systems, Programming and Web dev, Security, Utilities and v12n. Services: Security svcs, Infrastructure svcs, Workspace svcs, Support svcs, Data svcs, Development svcs. IT Solutions: Analytics, Cloud, Digital Signage, etc.	July	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Joseph Harris 972.581.5904	Bid Development & Analysis
Register	Merchant Services (Credit Card Processing Services)	N/A	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Kathy Sanderlin 972.581.5242	Identifying Member Needs

Quarter 3

Register for a Bid	Product Description	Bid Requirements	Projected RFI Mail Month	RFI Release Date	RFI Close Date	RFP Release Date	RFP Close Date	Bid Contact	Bid Status
Register	ELECTRICAL AND DATA COMMUNICATION MRO PRODUCTS: Provider of high-quality electrical, communications, maintenance, repair equipment and/or services. Supplier may also provide construction materials and advanced supply chain management/logistic services. (MRO Distribution Electrical)	Supplier may either be an OEM or have a relationship with OEMs. Supplier must be a United States regional and/or national Supplier.	February	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Chris Crutchfield 972.581.5603	Identifying Member Needs
Register	Incontinence Products	Incontinence Products: protective undergarments, underpads, adult briefs, and adult diapers.	July	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Ross Barugh 972.581.5957	Identifying Member Needs
Register	Medical Skin Prep Pads: Pads or swab sticks moistened with antiseptic solution and individually packaged to clean/ disinfect skin before medical treatments and procedures (excludes surgical procedures).	None	September	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Anika Sutter	Identifying Member Needs

Quarter 4

Register for a Bid	Product Description	Bid Requirements	Projected RFI Mail Month	RFI Release Date	RFI Close Date	RFP Release Date	RFP Close Date	Bid Contact	Bid Status
Register	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) used to treat acute, chronic and incisional/surgical wounds. A vacuum source creates continuous or intermittent negative pressure inside the wound to remove fluid, exudates, and infectious materials to prepare the wound for healing and closure. NPWT systems can be either reusable or disposable and consist of a vacuum pump, drainage tubing, a foam or gauze wound dressing, and an adhesive film dressing that covers and seals the wound.	None	December	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Amanda List 972.830.9772	Identifying Member Needs
Register	Adhesive drapes: Incise drapes, antimicrobial incise drapes, and plastic drapes that are used to cover a surgical site during surgery. The drape adheres to the skin around the incision site to reduce surgical site infections. The drape may have anti-microbial properties that help prevent infection.	TBD	December	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	Ross Barugh 972.581.5957	Identifying Member Needs