AA24007 - ECS Innovation Hub Campaign

California State University, Fullerton (UNIVERSITY) is conducting a competitive procurement for a fundraising consulting provider to support the ECS Innovation Hub Campaign, seeking comprehensive advancement counseling services. The procurement aims to secure a consulting partner capable of identifying potential philanthropic investors, developing and executing a strategic fundraising plan, and providing ongoing campaign support. The specific deliverables include creating a comprehensive fundraising strategy, conducting donor prospect research, developing engagement methodologies, and supporting the university's goal of raising between $10-$15 million for state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and student innovation initiatives. The solicitation was posted on April 2, 2025, with a proposal due date of May 15, 2025, as outlined in the AA24007 bid package. Qualified respondents will be evaluated based on their demonstrated expertise in higher education fundraising, strategic campaign development, donor engagement strategies, and proven track record of successful philanthropic capital campaigns. The full evaluation criteria and detailed requirements are specified in the attached government file titled "AA24007_-ECS_Innovation_Hub_Campaign-_Full_Bid_Package.pdf".

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified fundraising consulting firms with specialized experience in higher education advancement. The contract opportunity does not indicate any incumbent vendors or mandatory technology integration requirements. The potential award value is directly tied to the campaign fundraising goal, which ranges from $10 million to $15 million, suggesting a significant consulting engagement with potential multi-year implications. The university's ECS Innovation Hub Campaign focuses on enhancing facilities within the engineering and computer science disciplines, indicating a preference for consultants with experience in STEM-related philanthropic initiatives. Interested parties should carefully review the full bid package for comprehensive details on submission requirements, qualifications, and evaluation criteria.