MSU Strategic Plan Facilitator

Montana State University (MSU) is conducting a limited solicitation for a strategic plan facilitation services contract. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to assist in developing the university's strategic plan, with specific responsibilities including facilitating a seven-member steering committee, managing project development, and collecting and analyzing stakeholder data. The selected vendor must demonstrate expertise in higher education strategic planning and propose an innovative approach to engaging multiple stakeholder groups. The solicitation, identified as MSU-LimtSol-11192026, was released on November 20, 2025, with proposals due by December 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST. Vendors will be evaluated based on their proposed approach, experience with similar higher education clients, and ability to effectively manage the strategic planning process. The contract falls under commodity codes including Professional Services - Facilitator Services, Educational Services, and Business Management Services. Potential vendors must review and accept the university's standard terms and conditions, with an opportunity to submit requests for additions or exceptions to the procurement officer.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation appears open to professional consulting firms with demonstrated experience in strategic planning for higher education institutions. Payment terms are structured as Net 30 with no discount offered. While a specific contract value was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the strategic planning facilitation suggests a significant professional services engagement. The primary contact for this opportunity is Brian O'Connor, reachable at boconnor@montana.edu or +1 406-994-5016. Two additional attachments - the MSU Strategic Plan Facilitator Cover Page and MSU Strategic Plan Facilitator Details - are available for download, which may provide more detailed information for potential respondents. The university reserves the right to negotiate contract terms with the highest-scoring offeror, indicating a competitive selection process focused on quality and approach rather than solely on cost.