Tsjc DQ18-001

Trinidad State Junior College (TSJC) in Larimer County, Colorado is seeking professional services for the development, implementation, and management of a major gifts fundraising campaign through a Documented Quote (DQ) procurement process. The solicitation, issued October 3, 2017, requires the selected vendor to develop and execute a comprehensive campaign plan designed to raise $1.9 million through an endowment fund supporting an additional faculty position in the college's Gunsmithing Program. Key deliverables and objectives include creating a detailed campaign strategy encompassing personal solicitations of local individuals, program alumni, and corporate prospects; providing training and orientation for volunteer solicitors; developing organizational and marketing collateral materials; conducting prospect identification and review sessions; and managing donor stewardship activities. The vendor must demonstrate substantial qualifications and prior experience with major gifts campaigns in higher education, submit biographies and resumes of key personnel, provide a minimum of three professional references with preference for higher education sector experience, and furnish a completed W-9 form. The submission deadline is October 6, 2017 at 4:00 PM, with project completion targeted for June 30, 2018. Evaluation criteria prioritize the vendor's demonstrated ability to meet stated objectives and requirements, with secondary consideration of proposed total project cost, payment terms, projected delivery dates, and reference checks. Vendors must be registered on Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) to submit responsive proposals.

TSJC is particularly interested in vendors with established relationships with potential corporate donors and demonstrated knowledge of the firearms industry. Prospective vendors must comply with all Colorado Community College System requirements, including registration on the VSS platform, state employment eligibility verification, and certifications regarding unauthorized immigrant employment practices. Insurance coverage meeting state-prescribed minimum limits must be provided no later than five days prior to work commencement, with the Colorado Community College System listed as certificate holder and additional insured. The solicitation does not reference any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational type, indicating that any qualified vendor meeting the professional services requirements may respond. No incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the procurement documents. The total project budget is capped at $100,000, with payment terms established as Net 45 days FOB Destination.