About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide an economic impact analysis service assessing a university's impact on a Pennsylvania borough and the surrounding regional economy. The required scope includes evaluating operational, employment, student, alumni, workforce, research, and community contributions, as well as visitor and off-campus student spending, resulting local tax revenues, jobs, and wages. The contractor will also deliver presentation materials for governmental and stakeholder briefings, technical appendices documenting methodology, and evaluations of local commerce promotion efforts. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. Vendors may submit responses digitally via email or online, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 18, 2026. The contract term spans one year.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- West Chester University of PA
- Solicitation No.
- WCU1020262274
Scope of work
- Comprehensive written Economic Impact Report
- Executive summary suitable for public distribution
- Presentation materials for governmental and stakeholder briefings
- Technical appendices documenting methodology and assumptions
- Evaluation of operational spending, payroll, and local capital investments
- Quantification of direct, indirect, and induced employment impacts
- Assessment of student and visitor spending impacts
- Analyses of human capital, workforce development, research, and property values
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Technical Criterion (Understanding of Requirements, Company Qualifications/Experience, Technical Requirements, Value-Added Services Attributes) | 70 percent |
| Cost | 30 percent |
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated long-term viability as a company with regular enhancements and ongoing support
- Minimum of five years experience in providing the requested services to higher education institutions
- Capable of delivering a solution at a firm, lump-sum, fixed price encompassing the entire Scope of Work
- Not currently under suspension or debarment by Pennsylvania, any other state, or federal government
- Not tax delinquent with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue or Department of Labor and Industry
Documents to include with your response
- Appendix A Technical Submittal Response Form and relevant appendices
- Pricing Section Bid Table submitted via PennBid
- Appendix B Trade Secret / Confidential Information Notice (if applicable)
- Appendix C Exceptions to Contract Terms and Conditions and redline edits (if applicable)
- Proposed Offeror Terms such as Master Service Agreements or Terms of Service (if applicable)
- References with contact information from at least three higher education clients
Key dates
- Publication Date
- 11/04/2026
- Deadline for Questions
- 11/18/2026, 2:00PM EPT
- Amendment Issued (Questions/Answers)
- 11/20/2026
- Submission Date/Time
- 12/2/2026; 2:00 P.M. EPT
- Services Start
- Upon execution of contract
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PennBid
- Instructions
- Submitted at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Cost data must be submitted separately via the Pricing Section Bid Table; absolutely no pricing in the Technical Proposal.
Contract details
- Term
- Commences on the Effective Date and ends one (1) year from the Effective Date