The Proposal must provide a detailed description of the services to be provided by the firm and address, at a minimum, the above listed items. Other services, not directly related to the above list, should also be described in detail. Additional services or alternative approaches that are in the best interest of the University are welcomed and may be proposed.

3. During the development of the position profile, the search firm should plan to meet with the campus community to provide for an inclusive process, and to gather ideas and input. Search firms should plan no less than three (3) meetings with the University Search Committee and Board of Regents during the search process.

44.0 ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO WORK PLAN

The following questions should also be addressed in the Proposal:

1. What if any subcontractors would be involved in the search?
2. What happens if the search is unsuccessful?
3. What information or services are expected from the University?
4. What is a realistic timeline for the successful completion of this search? Provide a detailed timeline for the various stages in the search.

45.0 FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

Provide a complete description of all costs for services, including hourly rates if applicable, commensurate with the detailed list of services. Estimate the cost of using the firm to support the search and explain the basis for the estimate. Also identify other costs that most effectively could/should be incurred by the firm and be reimbursed by the University. For example, candidate confidentiality can best be preserved if travel expenses are paid by the search firm and reimbursed by the university to the search firm.

46.0 PRESENTATIONS

After the written proposals are evaluated, the firms judged most highly will be asked to make a web-based presentation and an in-person presentation. In each case, the individual having primary responsibility for KSU's search must be present and participate in the presentations. All costs associated with the firm's presentations and visit to campus must be borne by the firm.

47.0 KEY EVENT DATES

Request for Proposal Issued Friday, July 8, 2016 Last Date for Written Questions Friday, July 18, 2016, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Request for Proposal Due Friday, July 29, 2016, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

48.0 TENTATIVE TIMELINE FOR SELECTION OF SEARCH FIRM

*Selected Offerors are required to provide a web-based presentation.

**Selected Offerors are required to visit Kentucky State University for a final interview.

Presentations and interviews, whether in person or web-based, will be conducted in an open, public environment.