Consulting Services

The government authority located in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide a broad range of consulting services for institutions of higher education. The agency requires expertise across seven distinct consulting categories to address strategic, financial, operational, and academic needs. This initiative aims to support higher education institutions through comprehensive advisory services spanning from high-level organizational planning to specialized technical and operational support. The scope of work covers general and strategic consulting, finance and administration consulting, human resources and benefits consulting, academic consulting, technology consulting, marketing and communication consulting, and facilities, capital, and specialized operational consulting. Specific tasks within these categories include strategic planning, budget and funding model analysis, compensation studies, academic portfolio reviews, cybersecurity, brand strategy, and capital planning. The selected vendor must perform all work onsite at the designated locations. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. Bidders must submit any questions regarding the procurement no later than July 17, 2026. The agency accepts digital proposal submissions via email or through their online portal. The resulting contract will span a performance period of three years, and the agency is currently seeking proposals to determine the budget and pricing structure.