Stratagon

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2 50.5 To help inform our "Cost Proposal," what is Kentucky State's annual budget for this scope of work We are looking for each provider to submit their best plan to achieve the stated enrollment goals, which includes the budget they deem necessary to achieve those goals.

We are currently vetting CRM options.

1 40.2D2 Regarding "establishment of a seamless data flow to the CRM" -- Do you already have a CRM in place? Please provide a list of technology tools currently used/ leveraged. Would the department be open to implementing other marketing technology tools as needed? Budget should be proposed by the vendor based on the scope of work and enrollment goals outlined in the RFP.

2 40 Evaluation Criteria, Cost Proposal - Will you provide a budget range for the estimated annual spend for this project? No reduction is permitted. You may identify proprietary information and technology in your response, however our legal team will determine what is truly proprietary according to Kentucky law if a request for information is received.

3 50.4 Proposal Submission - if we would like to submit a redacted version for potential FOIA purposes, can we submit that in each flash drive copy? Yes, the cost form is to be a paper copy, under separate cover, and not included on the USB drive.

4 50.4 Proposal Submission - should the cost proposal only be printed, and not included on the flash drives? Yes, the cost form should be comprehensive. The program should be considered a blank slate with no prior information available at this time.

5 50.5 Should the total include media/ad spend? If so, could you provide prior numbers for average ad spend for the university in other programs? Kentucky will be a clear focus, along with surrounding areas. Vendors are encouraged to provide additional input on any suggested areas of focus.

6 40 Proposed Plan of Work - Market Strategy - What regions do you plan to focus on? Do you already have a database of contacts to work from in regards to communications? The final list of programs and courses will be available once the contract has been awarded.

April 1, 2024

1 10.7 When will the RFP decision be made? April 1, 2024

2 20.1 When are the programs and requirements expected to be finalized? • Inclusive of information such as tuition, admission requirements, number of starts per year, etc. April 1, 2024

3 40.2 What is the expected availability of university stakeholders during the launch period? University has specific staff committed full time to this project.

4 40.2 What online programs will be launched in Fall 2024? The final list of programs and courses will be available once the contract has been awarded.

5 40.2 What online programs are expected to launch after the initial Fall 2024 date? The final list of programs and courses will be available once the contract has been awarded.

6 40.2 What are the exact dates that comprise "fiscal year 2025"? • Is it July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025? • Or July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026? Fiscal year 2025 is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

7 40.2 Are the enrollment goals agnostic of degree level and program? • Or are there specific targets within each degree level and subject area segment? The overall enrollment goals have not been aligned to any specific programs.

8 40.2 Is the enrollment target the primary objective? • Or does the expected lifetime revenue from each student influence enrollment targets? • Where did the enrollment target stem from? Meaning, how was the target number of 3,000 new students in 4 years determined? Based on a market analysis from the online program management partner and university staff. Overall goal based on University enrollment goals. Enrollment and completion are the priority, not revenue maximization.

9 40.2 Does KSU have a budget in mind? Or is KSU seeking budget recommendations in the proposal? Budget should be proposed by the vendor based on the scope of work and enrollment goals outlined in the RFP.

10 40.2 Is KSU looking for a partner to provide the audit/strategy/consulting engagement AND the execution, or just the former? See scope of work in the RFP.

Budget should be proposed by the vendor based on the scope of work and enrollment goals outlined in the RFP.

1 40.2 Has a budget been identified for the scope of this project? The lead from our online partner as well as the KSU Director of Online will be primary points of contact and management. The successful vendor will be required to coordinate heavily with both.

2 20.1 What is the role that the online program management that you have partnered with will play in regard to the scope of work? AllCampus

Can the University specify the online programs it intends to develop and launch, specifying the degree level (BA/BS, MA/MS, etc.), 40.2 field (e.g., Accounting), and target first start date (e.g., Fall 2025)? The final list of programs and courses will be available once the contract has been awarded.

1 40.2 What is the University's annual budget for this project? We are looking for each provider to submit their best plan to achieve the stated enrollment goals, which includes the budget they deem necessary to achieve those goals.

2 40.2 What is the University's annual budget for this project? The final list of programs and courses will be available once the contract has been awarded.