The UPST and your campus MRO Advisory Team have partnered with the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) to consolidate our purchasing power and go to the market to identify preferred suppliers that meet UMass' need for competitively sourced goods in alignment with Massachusetts law, discounted pricing, quick access and timely delivery of goods purchased.
The MRO program was very comprehensive, with shortlisted suppliers that will work with UMass group into three main groups:
- Preferred Suppliers (Group 1): These suppliers have provided the best outcome to UMass and have electronic catalogs that end users can access through BuyWays. Suppliers in this group are Fastenal, F.W. Webb, HZ / U.S. Electric*, MSC Industrial, and Rexel USA*.
- Preferred Suppliers (Group 2): These suppliers have provided the best outcome to UMass; however, they lack the electronic catalog capability, with the mode of purchase being quotes. Suppliers in this group are Airex Filters, Betts Plumbing, Dugmore & Duncan, Filter Sales & Service, Frank P. McMartin, and Needham Electric.
- General Supplier Base: These are 20 vendors included in the MHEC G-19 contract, and we can purchase from them when the preferred suppliers listed above do not have the products needed. They do not have electronic catalog capability.*footnote
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Electronic catalog not yet active in BuyWays.
Upcoming Event: MRO Roadshow Series
As part of the MRO initiative, UPST and MHEC are bringing together campus Facility and Operations teams with the preferred suppliers who have been awarded competitive bids to provide essential services and goods across the UMass system.
Following successful events at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Boston, we are excited to announce the next stop:
MRO Roadshow β UMass Amherst
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Monday, March 3, 2025
π 11:00 AM β 2:00 PM
π Campus Center Auditorium, UMass Amherst
Types of Goods Sourced
- Air Filtration
- Electrical Appliances, Tools & Devices
- General Electric Supplies, Electronics, and Lighting Parts
- HVAC
- Industrial Supplies & Maintenance Services
- Material Handling & Transportation
- Mechanical Equipment, Tools & Instruments
- Office, Janitorial & Safety Supplies
- Pipes & Fittings Fixture Connectors
Preferred Suppliers (Group 1)
We have mapped the major sub-categories within the MRO Program to our preferred suppliers who have provided UMass with electronic catalogs to make your purchasing experience easier:
Fastenal | F.W. Webb | HZ / U.S. Electric | MSC | Rexel | |
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Air Filtration | X | X | X | X | X |
Electrical Appliances, Tools & Devices | X |
| X | X | X |
General Electrical Supplies, Electronics, and Lighting Parts | X | X | X | X | X |
HVAC | X | X | X |
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Industrial Supplies & Maintenance Services | X | X |
| X | X |
Material Handling / Transportation | X |
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| X |
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Mechanical, Equipment, Tools & Instruments | X | X | X | X | X |
Office, Janitorial & Safety Supplies | X |
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| X |
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Pipes & Fittings Fixture Connectors | X | X |
| X | X |
Diverse Suppliers
Below is a list of suppliers on the MHEC-G19 contract that are diverse, along with their certification:
- Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc (Disadvantaged and Woman-owned)
- Power & Process (Veteran-owned)
Local Suppliers
Below is a list of suppliers on the MHEC-G19 contract that are local to Massachusetts:
- Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc.
- Buckley Associates, Inc.
- CAPP Inc.
- CC-Teknologies, Inc.
- Clean and Safe, Inc.
- Daikin Applied Americas Inc.
- Diversity Resource Group, LLC
- Dugmore & Duncan, Inc.
- F.W Webb Company
- Filter Sales & Service, Inc.
- Frank P McCartin Co Inc.
- Guardian Energy Management Solutions LLC
- Hampden Zimmerman Electric
- J. Sallese & Sons, Inc.
- Kaufman Company Inc.
- Rexel USA
- Wallpaper City Inc.
- Weld Power
End User Benefits
Competitively Sourced
- Compliant with Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) Chapter 30B
- Incorporated diverse supplier spending required in the bid documents to capture subcontractor and prime supplier spendings and prime vendors
Efficiency
- Access to preferred vendors providing next-day delivery for most in-stock items, ensuring minimal downtime and quick access to essential products
- Increase in the number of MRO catalogs, including HZ / U.S. Electric and Rexel
Pricing
- Market basket pricing tailored to UMass needs
- Enhanced discounts across various brands and product categories
- Increased rebate opportunities, maximizing overall value
MRO User Guide
To help you navigate the MRO program effectively, we have developed a comprehensive Contract User Guide. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on accessing the program, details on preferred and secondary vendors, and tips on maximizing the benefits available to you.
Support and Resources
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Have Additional Questions?
Need assistance? Email upst@umassp.edu. For campus-specific inquiries, contact your campus MRO Advisory Team. Click here for the contact list.
MRO User Guide
View step-by-step instructions on accessing the program, details on preferred and secondary vendors, and tips on maximizing the benefits available to you.