KA071522_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Connecticut for a Food Innovation Center Study, solicitation number KA071522. The procurement seeks a firm to conduct a comprehensive study regarding Food Innovation Labs, with the solicitation open to all vendors and running from July 16, 2022, to July 26, 2022. Potential bidders were allowed to submit questions between July 16, 2022, at 8:15 AM EDT and July 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, with proposals due by July 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT. Submissions were to be made through the university's HuskyBuy self-service online portal, with the primary objective of producing a strategic study about food innovation laboratory capabilities and potential developments.

The RFP does not specify a set budget, award value, or explicit evaluation criteria, suggesting flexibility in proposal pricing and scope. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be vendor-specified. The contact for the solicitation is Kristin Allen at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus, who can provide additional information or assistance with bid preparation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, minority business enterprise requirements, or specific vendor restrictions. The lack of detailed financial information and line item specifications indicates the university is seeking a qualitative assessment that may inform future strategic investments or programmatic developments in food innovation infrastructure.