Enterprise Revenue Growth Assessment and Implementation Roadmap

East Carolina University is requesting proposals for enterprise revenue growth assessment and implementation consulting services with proposals due October 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST, under a best-value procurement method.

Vendors must demonstrate higher education revenue optimization expertise and submit a minimum of three references from higher education clients. Proof of North Carolina vendor registration, financial stability certification, and E-Verify compliance documentation are required. Proposals must be submitted electronically through North Carolina's eVP portal; late submissions are automatically disqualified.

The scope requires a holistic assessment of ECU's enterprise-wide operations, assets, programs, partnerships, and market opportunities to identify strategic initiatives generating meaningful, sustainable new or enhanced revenue. The engagement emphasizes leveraging ECU's distinctive academic, research, health, workforce, physical, and intellectual assets while aligning with the university's public mission and strategic priorities.

Work is organized in four distinct phases: Phase I (Institutional Assessment and Asset Mapping), Phase II (Revenue Opportunity Identification and Assessment), Phase III (Prioritization Framework and Recommended Portfolio), and Phase IV (Business Cases and Implementation Roadmaps). Pricing must be submitted as fixed fees for each phase, with separate line items for travel and on-campus engagement expenses and other direct costs. Optional Phase V implementation support and additional workshops may be negotiated at ECU's discretion.

The initial contract term covers completion and acceptance of all scope requirements, with work to begin within 30 business days of the effective date. ECU retains an option to renew for up to one additional one-year term on the same terms and conditions. Contract award is anticipated November 11, 2026. Written questions were due October 14, 2026, with responses provided October 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria in descending order of importance are technical approach and implementation strategy, demonstrated revenue growth results, project team and higher education experience, higher education references, and cost and overall value.