Opportunity
University of Massachusetts SCIQuest #UMWOR-2027-1119
UMass Chan seeks strategic planning consulting services via RFP.
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
UMWOR-2027-1119
NAICS
541611
UMass Chan (Worcester Campus), part of the University of Massachusetts, is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide strategic planning consulting services through an RFP managed by the Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST). - Government Buyer: - University of Massachusetts (UMass Chan), Worcester Campus - Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST) - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; opportunity is open to all qualified consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - Strategic planning consulting services - Scope includes development of strategic plans, project management, and related consulting tasks (see Attachment G) - Firms must submit fixed fee proposals for each task - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Electronic submission via UMass BuyWays portal - Adherence to university insurance and diversity requirements - Possibility of multi-stage selection (Best and Final Offers, Reverse Auctions) - Preference for firms demonstrating alignment with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) values
Description
UMass Chan is seeking a qualified strategy planning consultant to provide services as detailed in the scope of services. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a focus on strategic planning consulting. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the UMass BuyWays portal by the specified deadline. The University reserves the right to conduct multi-stage events and to award contracts based on responsiveness and qualifications, considering factors beyond pricing.