What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer, a public state-supported research university, requires a vendor to provide a multi-year fundraising campaign feasibility study service. The buyer needs the study to support its education, research, and service missions, helping attract resources for student scholarships, faculty recognition, critical infrastructure, new programming, and core university activities. The requested scope includes assessing fundraising opportunities outside alumni-based giving, specifically targeting corporate and foundation support. To participate, vendors must meet the eligibility requirement of being an onshore, USA-only organization. The vendor will perform all work offsite at its own office premises. The buyer seeks proposals to determine the budget. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 15, 2026.
Scope of work
- Conduct feasibility study for a multi-year fundraising campaign
- Assess fundraising opportunities outside alumni-based giving, including corporate and foundation support
- Perform critical analyses regarding campaign scope, timing, and targets
- Provide recommendations on fundraising targets, infrastructure needs, and costs
- Deliver required work breakdown products and project goals assessments
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Overall cost of the services to be provided | 25 points |
| Methodology, work plan, and capacity to complete the project should it receive the award | Not specified |
| References, experience of assigned staff and sample feasibility study | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA organization Only)
- Minimum three (3) years of experience conducting similar projects
- Compliance with Alabama Code § 10A-1-7.01 certification of authority to conduct business in Alabama for work performed within the state
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Form
- List of assigned staff along with resumes/vitae
- At least three (3) references and contacts
- Sample feasibility study
- Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Alabama (if work is performed in state)
- Certification Pursuant to Alabama Code Section 41-4-142
- E-Verify company profile or Certification of Compliance with State of Alabama Immigration Law
- Vendor Disclosure Statement
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bidnet Direct
- Instructions
- Submitted exclusively through the UAH BidNet Direct cloud-based platform at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/alabama/universityofalabamainhuntsville.