USF Awards HCP Associates with Preferred Vendor Contract

TAMPA, Fla., (April 17, 2024) – The University of South Florida (USF) vetted and selected HCP Associates, Inc. on September 26, 2023, as a preferred vendor for the university and its affiliate organizations.

HCP Associates secured this new contract after demonstrating expertise through a competitive public solicitation process. The company also holds a longstanding relationship with the university, having collaborated on numerous projects over the years.

HCP Associates’ Managing Partner Sean Coniglio said, “Over the last 38 years, we had the honor to be a partner of the University of South Florida. The founder of our firm, R. Patrick Hill, was an active alumnus of the university who initiated The Oracle (campus newspaper). He also was the President of the Alumni Association and spent more than 15 years on the foundation board.”

Being a preferred supplier expands our partnership with the institution and allows us to be a primary resource for all departments while working closely with their Strategic Category Manager.

HCP Associates’ Vice President Robert Allen said, “We are grateful for our past partnerships with the university and are excited about the chance to collaborate with other departments at the University of South Florida.”

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