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RFP 23-04 Graduate School Lead Generation Montana State University (MSU) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (vendors) to provide qualified lead generation for the Graduate School.

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Open 8/30/2022 2:00 PM MDT Type Request for Proposal Close 9/30/2022 2:00 PM MDT Number MSU-RFP-23-04 Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 9/30/2022 2:00 PM MDT

Payment Terms 0% 0, Net 30

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Contacts Ramie Pederson ramie.pederson@montana.edu

Phone +1 406-994-3213

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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 1402 Educational - Services

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Montana State University (MSU) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (vendors) to provide qualified lead generation for the Graduate School.

Professional masters degrees are central to MSU’s Land Grant Mission. Students completing these degrees develop advanced skills and knowledge that they can use to make an impact in Montana’s industry, high-tech, government, and non-profit sectors.

Prospective students are often in the early stages of their careers and may be a few years out from finishing their undergraduate degree. Hence traditional means of recruiting (using undergraduate avenues) are not likely to be successful. The graduate school would like to contract with a 3rd party to generate leads or prospects based on profiles of recent applicants to professional masters programs. Faculty and staff will then contact these qualified prospects and recruit them to MSU.

To submit a proposal, download RFP 23-04 Attachment 1 Graduate School Lead Generation SOW to use in responding to the requirements of this RFP; respond to all prerequisites and Questions and enter cost proposal in eMACS.

Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted and deemed non-responsive.

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Review and accept the single point of contact information.

2. Review and accept the University's instructions for submitting a proposal.

3. Review and accept the contract term.

4. Review and accept our RFP general information.

5. Review and accept the University's insurance requirements.

6. Review and accept the instructions and schedule for the Offerors' Questions and University's Response.

7. Review and accept the minimum score requirement.

8. Review and accept the University's Right to Investigate and Reject clause.

9. Review and accept the University's Mandatory Requirements clause.

10. Review and accept the University's Cooperative Purchasing clause.

11. Review and accept the Presentation/Demonstration/Interview requirement.

12. Review and accept the University's Financial Stability requirement.

13. Review and accept the University's Debarment clause.

14. Review and accept the Prime Contractor/Subcontractors information.

15. Review and Accept the University's Expanded Data Security Terms.

16.

Review and accept the attached Contract. Requests for additions or exceptions to the Contract terms, including any necessary licenses, or any added provisions must be submitted to the Procurement Officer referenced above by the date for receipt of questions, as stated in the Schedule of Events. Any request must be accompanied by an explanation of why the exception is being sought and what specific effect it will have on the Offeror’s ability to respond to the RFP or perform the Contract. The University will make any final determination of changes to the standard terms and conditions and/or contract.

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Buyer Attachments

1. RFP 23-04 Attachment 1 Graduate School Lead Generation SOW.docx

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1: General Instructions:

1.1 I understand it is my responsibility to check the Public Q&A board before submitting my proposal.

1.2 I understand that to ensure my questions will be answered, they should be submitted to the public Q&A board by September 12, 2022. Questions may be submitted after this deadline but there is no guarantee that late questions will be answered.

1.3 Submit a current W-9.

1.4 Provide company name used on invoices.

1.5 Provide complete remit to address for payments if it differs from the address on the W-9.

1.6 Provide contact information for the contract liaison: __________ is Contractor's liaison.

(Address): (City, State, ZIP): Telephone: Cell Phone: Fax: E-mail:

1.7 Provide name, title and email address for Contract signatory.

1.8 The University routes Contracts for signature via DocuSign. Please provide names & emails for additional personnel that should receive a copy of the Contract within your company, other than the Contract’s liaison or signatory stated above.

1.9

Equal Pay for Montana Women. Executive Order No. 12-2016 promoting equal pay for Montana women directs the Department of Administration to include incentives in the RFP process for contractors who engage in best practices to promote wage transparency. These best practices include the following:

(a)posting salary ranges in employment listings;

(b)certifying that the contractor will not ask about wage history in employee interviews;

(c)certifying that the contractor will not retaliate or discriminate against employees who discuss or disclose their wages in the workplace.

Offeror indicating it will comply with Executive Order No. 12-2016 will receive 5% of the total points available. Offerors who do not comply will not receive the available points.

1.10 I understand that any and all costs associated with my product or service must be disclosed in my proposal. Any and all costs not disclosed in my proposal will be deemed non-applicable. I understand the University is not liable to pay any cost that was not disclosed in my proposal.

Group 2: Requirements Instructions:

2.1

I understand that if Offeror advances to the final selection process, Offeror may be required to provide a minimum of three (3) references that have used the services of the type proposed in this RFP, preferably within the last three (3) years. These references may be contacted to verify Offeror’s ability to perform the contract. The University reserves the right to use any information or additional references deemed necessary to establish the ability of the Offeror to perform the conditions of the contract.

Negative references may be grounds for proposal disqualification.

2.2

Specify how long the individual/company submitting the proposal has been in the business of providing services similar to those requested in this RFP and under what company name. Offeror should provide a complete description of any relevant past projects, including the supply/service type and dates the supplies and/or services were provided. A résumé or summary of qualifications, work experience, education, skills, etc., which emphasizes previous experience in this area should be provided for all key personnel who will be involved with any aspects of the contract.

2.3 Provide information as to Offeror’s ability to meet specifications specifically detailed on RFP 23-04 Attachment 1 Graduate School Lead Generation SOW in the Buyer Attachment Section. Offeror shall respond to each requirement and provide information on its ability to meet these specifications.

2.4

I understand at the University’s discretion, it may require confirmation of Offeror’s financial stability. Although it is not required to be submitted with Offeror’s proposal, this information may be requested before RFP award and will be scored on a pass/fail basis, at the University’s discretion. Therefore, offerors should be prepared to demonstrate their financial stability to supply, install and support the services specified by: (1) providing financial statements, preferably audited, for the 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the issuance of this RFP, and (2) providing copies of any quarterly financial statements that have been prepared since the end of the period reported by its most recent annual report.

Group 3: Evaluation Criteria Instructions:

3.1 I understand the RFP will be evaluated based on the scoring criteria attached.

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3.2 I understand the RFP Cost Proposal will be based on Section 3.1 of the attached. Cost proposal must be entered in eMACS as well.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1. Annual Lead Generation Program Cost # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Annual Program Cost 1 YR - Year

1200 Qualified Leads Annually Program Cost

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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