Vizient

2025 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
Ultrasound High-Level Disinfection Systems 
None 
January 
2/14/2025 
2/28/2025 
TBD 
TBD 
Mahogany Laur
972.910.6448 
Surgical Microscopes - The products in this category include surgical microscopes used to obtain clear visualization of anatomical structures of the surgical field, surgical microscope parts and accessories, and point of sale service agreements. 
Surgical Microscopes - The products in this category include surgical microscopes used to obtain clear visualization of anatomical structures of the surgical field, surgical microscope parts and accessories, and point of sale service agreements. 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Laser Equipment Rental and Services. 
None 
December 
2/5/2025 
2/26/2025 
TBD 
TBD 
James Tran
972.830.6878 
Patient Lifts - Patient lift equipment is designed to safely transfer patients with limited mobility, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and caregivers. Patient lifts equipment include: · Manual Patient Lifts · Powered Patient Lifts (Electric) · Sit-to-Stand Lifts · Ceiling-mounted or Overhead Lifts · Portable Floor Lifts · Bariatric Patient Lifts · Pool Lifts 
Patient Lifts - Patient lift equipment is designed to safely transfer patients with limited mobility, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and caregivers. Patient lifts equipment include: · Manual Patient Lifts · Powered Patient Lifts (Electric) · Sit-to-Stand Lifts · Ceiling-mounted or Overhead Lifts · Portable Floor Lifts · Bariatric Patient Lifts · Pool Lifts 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
James Tran
972.830.6878 
Biopsy Needles, Instruments and Diagnostic Trays Biopsy Needles: Percutaneous Soft Tissue (FNA or CNB), Bone & Bone Marrow (Manual or Powered), Vacuum Assist Breast Biopsy (VABB), Breast Lesion Localization (Wire, Radioisotope, Electromagnetic, Magnetic), Breast Tissue Markers, Diagnostic Procedure Trays (Myelogram, Arthrogram and Lumbar puncture) 
TBD 
February 
5/10/2024 
6/19/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
Amanda Ballew
214-574-3833 
Textiles: (Reusable woven products: Linen, terry, apparel, curtains, scrubs, and bedding for all classes of trade, such as hospitality, education, acute healthcare, non-acute care, business and industry); window/equipment coverings, janitorial supplies, pillows, room dιcor, customer needs for all populations; disposable textiles, including pillows, apparel, and curtains; additional customized services and textile products as appropriate. 
None 
March 
3/19/2025 
4/2/2025 
TBD 
TBD 
Alexandra Roszak
972-869-8403 
Meal Delivery Systems: Includes carts, all associated table top items and table top disposables, bases, domes, warning systems, dinnerware. 
tbd 
February 
2/27/2025 
3/13/2025 
TBD 
TBD 
Janice Flanigan
972.581.5792 
Frozen entrees, frozen appetizers, frozen pizza, frozen prepared sandwiches. 
None 
February 
2/5/2025 
2/19/2025 
TBD 
TBD 
Erin Shepherd
972-830-6399 
Foodservice Chemicals - Chemicals used within foodservice operations including but not limited to: cleaners (glass, oven, griddle, fryer, drain), degreasers, sanitizers, stainless steel polish, warewashing (manual and automatic) and floor cleaners specific to foodservice. Product formats include but not limited to: ready-to-use, concentrate, solid, liquid, foam, gel, aerosol, pre-saturated wipes. The scope of this category also includes bleach. 
Foodservice Chemicals - Chemicals used within foodservice operations including but not limited to: cleaners (glass, oven, griddle, fryer, drain), degreasers, sanitizers, stainless steel polish, warewashing (manual and automatic) and floor cleaners specific to foodservice. Product formats include but not limited to: ready-to-use, concentrate, solid, liquid, foam, gel, aerosol, pre-saturated wipes. The scope of this category also includes bleach. 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Jordan Bergloff
972.830.0423 
Patient Care Plastics: Bedpans, urinals, wash basins, emesis basins, carafes, carafe liners, measuring containers, sitz bath, specimen containers, tumblers, medicine cups, denture cups, service trays, soap dishes, pathology containers 
TBD 
January 
8/28/2024 
9/13/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
Monitoring Electrodes: Adult electrodes; Pediatric electrodes; Neonatal electrodes; ECG diagnostic electrodes. 
None 
February 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Safety Needles and Syringes 
TBD 
March 
9/18/2024 
10/16/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
Beth Grimsley
972.581.5215 
Cranio-Maxillofacial - Products for surgical solutions. Devices focused on treating the cranium, mandibular and maxillofacial skeleton. Category includes implants, instruments, e-tools, etc 
Cranio-Maxillofacial - Products for surgical solutions. Devices focused on treating the cranium, mandibular and maxillofacial skeleton. Category includes implants, instruments, e-tools, etc 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Mimi Laselle
972-830-0347 
Real Time Location System (RTLS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) - Tags, Infrastructure components, Software Licenses, Installation, Training, Warranty Support and Project Management. In this procurement Vizient is not looking for distributors or resellers of these products/services. 
None 
January 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Stacey Marshall
972.830.0016 
Residential Relocation & Moving Services - to include intrastate relocation, interstate relocation, packing, storage, automobile transportation and relocation related services 
Residential Relocation & Moving Services - to include intrastate relocation, interstate relocation, packing, storage, automobile transportation and relocation related services 
January 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Anne-marie Lee
.+1 .(817 
O.R. Towels, Laparotomy Sponges, Specialty Sponges (dissector sponges, eye spears, stick sponges, tonsil sponges, neuro strips and patties) 
TBD 
March 
2/21/2024 
3/6/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
Anika Semanchik
214.574.3338 
Reusable Handheld Surgical Instruments: • Clamps • Forceps • Graspers • Needle holders • Retractors • Scissors • Other reusable surgical instruments 
Reusable Handheld Surgical Instruments: • Clamps • Forceps • Graspers • Needle holders • Retractors • Scissors • Other reusable surgical instruments 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
 

Quarter 2

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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
Anesthesia Machines 
None 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Cody Dugger
972.581.5344 
Fruit: Frozen Fruit, Shelf-Stable (Canned & Pouched) Fruit, Fruit Cuts, Applesauce (Bulk and Portion Control), Portion Control Fruit, Freeze dried fruit, Fruit jerky 
tbd 
February 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Davis Tran
972.581.5968 
Medical Nutritionals - Animal Proteins, Plant-based Proteins, Blenderized, Metabolic Products, Protein Modulars 
tbd 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Jordan Bergloff
972.830.0423 
Cereal - Hot cereal and ready to eat cereal in single serve and bulk format 
Cereal - Hot cereal and ready to eat cereal in single serve and bulk format 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Erin Shepherd
972-830-6399 
Bakery - Biscuits, frozen bread, bread dough, buns, rolls, english muffins, bagels, pizza crust, pizza dough, tortillas, tortilla chips, muffins, pastry dough, donuts, croissants, danishes, eclairs, cream puffs, toaster pastries, scones, cinnamon rolls, flour, baking mixes, frozen batter and waffles 
Bakery - Biscuits, frozen bread, bread dough, buns, rolls, english muffins, bagels, pizza crust, pizza dough, tortillas, tortilla chips, muffins, pastry dough, donuts, croissants, danishes, eclairs, cream puffs, toaster pastries, scones, cinnamon rolls, flour, baking mixes, frozen batter and waffles 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Bethany Ahles
972.581.5937 
Chicken - Fresh and frozen raw chicken products (whole chickens, parts and pieces, and livers, gizzards, etc.) and processed pre-cooked chicken products including nuggets, tenders, patties, strips, etc. 
Chicken - Fresh and frozen raw chicken products (whole chickens, parts and pieces, and livers, gizzards, etc.) and processed pre-cooked chicken products including nuggets, tenders, patties, strips, etc. 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Erin Shepherd
972-830-6399 
Desserts - cakes, pies, cobblers, brownies, bars, cheesecakes, gelatin cups, pudding cups, frozen cookie dough, frozen cookies, macarons, pudding mix, pie filling, gelatin mix, cheesecake mix, whipped toppings and icicng 
Desserts - cakes, pies, cobblers, brownies, bars, cheesecakes, gelatin cups, pudding cups, frozen cookie dough, frozen cookies, macarons, pudding mix, pie filling, gelatin mix, cheesecake mix, whipped toppings and icicng 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Bethany Ahles
972.581.5937 
Phlebotomy - blood collection consumables (tubes, needles, lancets, etc) and blood diversion devices 
Phlebotomy - blood collection consumables (tubes, needles, lancets, etc) and blood diversion devices 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Emily Hunt
925-730-3071 
Hot and Cold Packs 
TBD 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
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 
April 
2/7/2024 
2/28/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
Feeding Pumps and Sets – Feeding Pumps, Feeding Pump Accessories and Parts, Feeding Sets 
Feeding Pumps and Sets – Feeding Pumps, Feeding Pump Accessories and Parts, Feeding Sets 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Jonathan Alvarez
972.831.3482 
Gastrointestinal Tubes – Gastronomy Tubes, G-J Tubes, Jejunal Tubes, Gastro-Enteric Tubes, Introducers, PEG Tubes, PEG Kits, PEG Push Kits, PEG Pull Kits, Replacement Parts, Extension Sets, Adapters, Dilation Systems, Anchor Sets, Fixation Devices, Clamps 
Gastrointestinal Tubes – Gastronomy Tubes, G-J Tubes, Jejunal Tubes, Gastro-Enteric Tubes, Introducers, PEG Tubes, PEG Kits, PEG Push Kits, PEG Pull Kits, Replacement Parts, Extension Sets, Adapters, Dilation Systems, Anchor Sets, Fixation Devices, Clamps 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Jonathan Alvarez
972.831.3482 
Nasogastric Tubes – Nasogastric Tubes (Adult and Pediatric), Naso-jejunal Tubes, Nasoduodenal Tubes, Tube Declogging Systems/Enzymatic, Extension Sets, Bridal Systems, Visualized Tube Placement Systems and Replacement Parts, pH Indicators, Anchor Sets, Decompression Systems 
Nasogastric Tubes – Nasogastric Tubes (Adult and Pediatric), Naso-jejunal Tubes, Nasoduodenal Tubes, Tube Declogging Systems/Enzymatic, Extension Sets, Bridal Systems, Visualized Tube Placement Systems and Replacement Parts, pH Indicators, Anchor Sets, Decompression Systems, 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Jonathan Alvarez
972.831.3482 
Enteral Syringes – EnFit Syringes, Oral/Legacy Syringes, Bulk Pharmacy Syringes, Syringe Pumps, Syringe Pump Accessories, Syringe Caps, Milk Straws, Connectors, Medication Bottles, Stopcocks, Adapters 
Enteral Syringes – EnFit Syringes, Oral/Legacy Syringes, Bulk Pharmacy Syringes, Syringe Pumps, Syringe Pump Accessories, Syringe Caps, Milk Straws, Connectors, Medication Bottles, Stopcocks, Adapters 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Jonathan Alvarez
972.831.3482 
Rehabilitation Products: Used in Acute and Non-Acute setting, including but not limited to: capital equipment (therapy and treatment furniture), exercise equipment (strength training and cardio equipment), rehab systems, mobility products, home health products, modality products, and pediatric therapy. 
None 
March 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Kyle Josey
972.581.5367 
Instrument Repair - Third Party: Includes the inspection, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of surgical instruments, rigid and flexible scopes, and other related reusable operating room equipment. Services may include on-site and off-site repair capabilities, loaner inventory, and multi-manufacturer repair support. 
None 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Ryan Gay
972.830.0727 
ENT Instruments -Ear Curettes -Ventilation Tubes -Myringotomy Blades -Nasal Splint -Sinus Debrider -Endotracheal Tube -Blade Shavers -Sinus Implants -Dilation Balloon -Ablation Wands -ENT Probes -ENT Electrodes 
ENT Instruments -Ear Curettes -Ventilation Tubes -Myringotomy Blades -Nasal Splint -Sinus Debrider -Endotracheal Tube -Blade Shavers -Sinus Implants -Dilation Balloon -Ablation Wands -ENT Probes -ENT Electrodes 
April 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Enyonam Kpomblekou
.+1 .(334 
 

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
Ventilators 
None 
July 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Cody Dugger
972.581.5344 
Furniture: Case Goods, Conference Chairs and Tables, Dining Chairs and Tables, Filing Systems, Guest Chairs Patient Furniture, Reception and Lounge Seating, Systems Furniture, Task Chairs, Behavioral Health Furnishings. 
None 
September 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Shamron Wilder
972.868.7506 
Non-Institutional Nutritionals 
None 
August 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Jordan Bergloff
972.830.0423 
Dairy - Cheese, Milk (all types), Creamer (powdered and liquid), Butter, Margarine, Substitutes, Non-Dairy Alternatives products to the listed dairy items. Does not include Ice Cream or Frozen Dairy Desserts 
Dairy - Cheese, Milk (all types), Creamer (powdered and liquid), Butter, Margarine, Substitutes, Non-Dairy Alternatives products to the listed dairy items. Does not include Ice Cream or Frozen Dairy Desserts 
June 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Emily Robertson
972-581-5208 
Facial Protection: N95 respirators, surgical masks, procedure masks as well as face shields, protective eyewear and accessories. 
None 
August 
8/20/2024 
9/5/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
Jake Hagen
972.581.5618 
Standard Needles & Syringes 
None 
August 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Beth Grimsley
972.581.5215 
Cochlear Implants 
TBD 
September 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Will Dordal
972-868-7521 
Localized Cold Therapy: Products providing cooling systems and associated pads and products that deliver cold therapy to a specific anatomy site. Cold therapy is a way of treating painful injuries, inflammation or stiffness of arthritic joints. The products in this bid are intended for acute, ambulatory and non-acute use. 
None 
September 
7/29/2024 
8/21/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Softgoods and Sports Bracing: Post-op knee braces, elbow braces, shoulder immobilizers, hip abduction braces, walker boots, arm slings, ankle stirrups, cervical collars, gait belts 
None 
September 
7/23/2024 
8/14/2024 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Video Laryngoscopes • Video Monitors & Accessories (Cables, Chargers, Battery Packs, Cable Extensions, Adapters, Pole Stands, Cart Accessories. Memory Card Readers) • Video Monitor Software Upgrades • Protective Bags, Carrying Cases for Scopes • Disposable Mac Blades • Disposable Miller Blades • Protective Covers for Scopes 
Video Laryngoscopes • Video Monitors & Accessories (Cables, Chargers, Battery Packs, Cable Extensions, Adapters, Pole Stands, Cart Accessories. Memory Card Readers) • Video Monitor Software Upgrades • Protective Bags, Carrying Cases for Scopes • Disposable Mac Blades • Disposable Miller Blades • Protective Covers for Scopes 
July 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Enyonam Kpomblekou
.+1 .(334 
Single Use Scopes: • Single-Use Bronchoscopes • Single-Use Cystoscopes • Single-Use Duodenoscopes • Single-Use Gastroscopes • Single-Use Rhinolaryngoscopes • Single-Use Ureteroscopes • Bronchoscope Tissue Sampler Sets • Ureteroscope Retrieval Device Sets • Video Monitors & Accessories • Video Monitor Software Upgrades 
Single Use Scopes: • Single-Use Bronchoscopes • Single-Use Cystoscopes • Single-Use Duodenoscopes • Single-Use Gastroscopes • Single-Use Rhinolaryngoscopes • Single-Use Ureteroscopes • Bronchoscope Tissue Sampler Sets • Ureteroscope Retrieval Device Sets • Video Monitors & Accessories • Video Monitor Software Upgrades 
July 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Enyonam Kpomblekou
.+1 .(334 
 

Quarter 4

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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
Patient Engagement Solutions: Includes solutions designed to enhance the patient experience in both acute and non-acute healthcare facilities. These solutions can support a wide range of features, including but not limited to appointment reminders, secure messaging, patient registration, patient scheduling, shared decision making, patient-provider communications, and patient feedback. 
None 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Maddie Carroll
972-581-5816 
Revenue Cycle Platform Solutions: Includes rev cycle mgmt software platforms that support at least two of the following areas for acute and/or non-acute facilities: claims mgmt/clearinghouse, chargemaster mgmt, charge capture, denial mgmt, clinical documentation integrity, case/utilization mgmt, prior authorization, patient financial engagement, coding & billing, rev cycle automation, rev cycle analytics. Does not include rev cycle solutions that address a single compenent of rev cycle mgmt. 
None 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Maddie Carroll
972-581-5816 
Non-acute Electronic Health Record Software: Includes outpatient/non-acute EHR solutions that support single or multi-specialty physician practices, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospice facilities, and/or urgent care centers. Can include EHR software that services both non-acute & acute care settings (i.e., suppliers should not be excluded if they offer acute EHR in addition to non-acute). 
None 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Maddie Carroll
972-581-5816 
Paint: Interior and exterior and sundries. 
None 
October 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Justin Gerhart
972-581-5013 
Clinical Informatics: Radiology and Cardiology PACS and Information Systems, Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), Advanced Visualization Software (AVS), Digital Pathology, Enterprise Image Sharing and Clinical Decision Support. 
None 
October 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Ashley Mayzner
972.830.0566 
Sanitary Paper: facial tissue, napkins, paper goods, paper towels, sanitary paper, and dispensers. 
TBD 
November 
2/17/2025 
3/3/2025 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Pasta: Pasta, Rice, and Grains, dry pasta, IQF pasta, alternative pasta such as lentil, buckwheat, and other protein pastas, rice, and dinner or salad grains including farro, pearl barley, quinoa, amaranth, bulgur, freekeh, teff, millet, and similar. 
None 
October 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Erin Shepherd
972-830-6399 
Anti Embolism Stockings 
None 
October 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Riaz Dharani
972.581.5039 
Commercial Moves & Logistics: Commercial Moves: all services related to the physical movement of offices, facilities, and equipment. Logistics (and Warehousing): services related to the organization, storage, and transport of goods. 
None 
September 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
TBD 
Anne-marie Lee
.+1 .(817 
Language Interpretation Services: Includes language interpretation services offered over the phone, via video, and in-person, as well as translation and localization services. 
None 
September 
1/16/2025 
2/4/2025 
TBD 
TBD 
Connor Schweik
972.581.5429