KA071522_Jun_16_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 comprehensive study regarding Food Innovation Labs, open to all vendors, with a proposal submission period from July 16, 2022, to July 26, 2022. The vendor question and answer period is scheduled from July 16, 2022, at 8:15 AM EDT to July 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, during which potential respondents can seek clarification about project requirements. Proposals must be submitted through the University's HuskyBuy self-service online portal, with the primary objective of producing a strategic study that provides insights into food innovation laboratory capabilities and potential developments.

The RFP does not specify a specific budget range or award value, suggesting flexibility in proposal pricing and scope. Delivery terms are set as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. No explicit information is provided about set-aside designations, minority business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. Interested vendors are directed to contact Kristin Allen at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus for additional information or assistance with bid preparation. The lack of detailed financial information and line item specifications indicates that the University is seeking a qualitative assessment of its Food Innovation Labs that may inform future strategic investments or programmatic developments.