Utah Tech University - Campaign Readiness Feasibility Study

Utah Tech University is procuring consultant services to conduct an independent Campaign Readiness (Feasibility) Study to evaluate institutional preparedness for a potential comprehensive fundraising campaign. This solicitation is limited to Phase I only, with no guarantee of future engagement for subsequent campaign counsel phases. The study must assess institutional readiness, identify organizational strengths and gaps, evaluate donor pipeline capacity, and provide data-informed recommendations regarding campaign viability, appropriate fundraising goal ranges, and optimal timing considerations. Qualified consulting firms must demonstrate relevant experience in campaign feasibility studies and comprehensive fundraising campaigns, with proposals evaluated on a 100-point scale based on firm qualifications and relevant experience (10 points), campaign and feasibility study experience (20 points), approach and methodology (35 points), work plan and deliverables (30 points), and professional references (5 points). Up to 50 additional points may be awarded if interviews are conducted, for a total possible score of 150 points. Proposals must be submitted electronically via U3P (Utah Public Procurement Place) by Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST, with an Intent to Bid deadline of Friday, March 20, 2026 at noon and a question deadline of Friday, March 27, 2026 at noon. Respondents must submit six separate PDF files including an executive summary, relevant campaign experience documentation, approach and methodology, work plan and deliverables, detailed cost sheet, and professional references from similar projects. The University anticipates awarding the contract within 30 days of the submission deadline, with an expected project start date of May 2026.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions based on business classification or disadvantaged enterprise status, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. No existing infrastructure, technology, or systems requiring integration are mentioned in the solicitation materials. Cost is not a determining factor in selection; however, all costs must be fully itemized and remain valid for at least 90 days from the proposal submission deadline. The specific budget or award value for this engagement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents. Utah Tech University's standard payment terms are Net 30, with invoicing required after issuance of an official Purchase Order on a fiscal-year basis (July 1-June 30). All vendors must comply with University purchasing requirements including comprehensive liability insurance with minimums of one million dollars per occurrence and three million dollars aggregate, debarment certification, and proof of tax lien status.