What the buyer needs
AI summaryColorado Mesa University seeks a vendor to provide enrollment strategy, analytics, and student engagement solutions. The selected contractor must evaluate enrollment trends, recruitment processes, conversion, student segments, and communication channels while developing actionable data-driven recommendations. Scope also includes recommending personalized outreach strategies to strengthen student connection, proposing technology and predictive analytics tools, and providing strategic roadmaps, dashboards, training, and ongoing implementation support. Only onshore United States entities are eligible to bid, and performance will take place offsite. Contractors can submit responses digitally via email or online, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 17, 2026. The contract term is for one year, and the buyer will evaluate quotes based on the most advantageous offer with price/cost serving as the primary factor.
Minimum qualifications
- Not affiliated with any known vendor submitting a quote, bid, or proposal, except as described with particularity
- Must not employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Contract
- Must confirm employment eligibility of newly hired employees through E-Verify or Colorado Department program
- Natural persons 18 or older must swear lawful presence in the US and produce required identification
- Certify appropriate systems and controls to prevent use of public funds for software piracy
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| price/cost being the primary consideration (for documented quotes) | Not specified |
| low responsive and responsible bidder (for IFB) | Not specified |
| most advantageous to the University, price and other factors considered (for RFP) | Not specified |
Documents to include with your response
- Signature/cover sheet signed by an authorized individual
- Vendor name, FEIN/tax ID, address, point-of-contact, and telephone number
- Disclosure of identity, organization, and participation of any present or former State employees
- Certificate of Independent Price Determination
- Proof of resident bidder status under CRS 24-103-101(6) (if claiming resident bidder preference)
- Brochures, specifications, and/or samples (when requested)
- Certificates of insurance within 7 business days of effective date
How to submit
- Method
- email, other electronic quotations, or sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Written IFB and RFP responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the IFB or RFP number and opening date and time written on the face. If permitted, e-mail or other electronic quotations may be submitted for documented quotes.