This RFP is for the renovation of eight existing exam rooms and the addition of two new exam rooms within the UAB Henry Peters Building Pediatric Clinic, including interior finishes, selective demolition, and updates to engineering, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Birmingham
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
20,905
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
100663
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Blazers
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
10,077.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
64%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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 Alabama At Birmingham (UAB) has high procedural hurdles for sole source contracts over $75,000. The process requires a complex Sole Source Justification Form and can trigger competitive bidding requirements. Practical approach: redirect opportunities to cooperative contracts instead of pursuing sole source.
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UAB uses cooperative purchasing and relies on pre-competed agreements to streamline buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of Alabama At Birmingham
UAB Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
The 'Forging Ahead' strategic plan for UAB, spanning 2024-2028, establishes a new framework for sustained growth and positive societal impact. It outlines the institution's mission, vision, values, peers, foundations, and strategic pillars, alongside institutional goals, strategies, and measurements of success. The plan aims to build upon past achievements, meet future opportunities and challenges, and was developed through an inclusive process leveraging the expertise of its community.
UAB School of Public Health State of Public Health Practice 2021-2022
Date: Apr 4, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
This document reviews the strategic objectives and achievements of the UAB School of Public Health's Office of Public Health Practice for the academic year 2021-2022. The strategic plan focuses on three core objectives: enhancing student experiences in public health practice and service, promoting faculty engagement within the community, and strengthening connections between academic programs, community partners, and public health practitioners. Key initiatives include expanding student internships and practicums, supporting faculty in securing grants and leadership roles, and facilitating networking events and training programs to advance public health.
The University Of Alabama At Birmingham Strategic Plan 2024-2028
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to University Of Alabama At Birmingham.
Kristi JusticeAdministrative Manager - University Compliance
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
The University of Alabama at Birmingham's new strategic plan, "Forging Ahead," for 2024-2028, outlines its mission, vision, and values, and is designed to guide the institution's continued growth and positive impact. The plan is structured around key foundations and pillars including Financial Sustainability, Diversity, Environmental Stewardship, Education, Research, Innovation and Economic Development, Community Engagement, and Patient Care. It details institutional goals, strategies, and measurements of success, aiming to enrich society and improve health and well-being through transformative educational experiences, groundbreaking research, innovation, community engagement, and world-class patient care.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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