1.0 DEFINITIONS ..... 5 2.0 GENERAL OVERVIEW ..... 6 2.1 Intent and Scope ..... 6 2.2 Background Information ..... 6 2.3 University Information ..... 6 3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES ..... 7 3.1 Required Services ..... 7 4.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ..... 9 4.1 Key Event Dates ..... 9 4.2 Offeror Communication ..... 9 4.3 Questions ..... 10 4.4 Pre-Proposal Conference ..... 10 4.5 Offeror Presentations ..... 10 4.6 Preparation of Proposal ..... 10 4.7 Proposed Deviations from the Request for Proposal ..... 11 4.8 Proposal Submission and Deadline ..... 11 4.9 Addenda ..... 12 4.10 Offeror Response and Proprietary Information ..... 12 4.11 Restrictions on Communications with University Staff ..... 12 4.12 Cost of Preparing Proposal ..... 12 4.13 Disposition of Proposals ..... 12 4.14 Section Titles in the Request for Proposal ..... 12 4.15 Proposal Addenda and Rules for Withdrawal ..... 12 4.16 Acceptance or Rejection of Proposals ..... 13 5.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT ..... 13 5.1 Proposal Information and Criteria ..... 13 5.2 Signed Authentication of Proposal and Statements of Non-Collusion and Non-Conflict of Interest Form ..... 14 5.3 Transmittal Letter ..... 14 5.4 Executive Summary and Proposal Overview ..... 14 5.5 Offeror Qualifications ..... 14 5.6 Program Plan – Services Defined ..... 15 5.7 References and Past Experience ..... 16 5.8 Financial Proposal ..... 16 5.9 Optional Services ..... 16 6.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA PROCESS ..... 16 7.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND CONTRACT TERMS ..... 17 7.1 Effective Date ..... 17 7.2 Contract Term ..... 17 7.3 Competitive Negotiation ..... 18 7.4 No Contingent Fees ..... 18 7.5 Contract Changes ..... 18 7.6 Entire Agreement ..... 18 7.7 Governing Law ..... 18 7.8 Termination of Contract ..... 19 7.8.1 Termination Provisions ..... 19 7.8.2 Termination for Default ..... 19 7.8.3 Termination for Contractor Insolvency or Unavailability of Funds ..... 19 7.8.4 Termination for Convenience ..... 19 7.8.5 Procedure for Termination ..... 19 7.9 Employment Practices ..... 19 7.9.1 Non Discrimination ..... 19 7.9.2 Executive Order 11246 ..... 20 7.9.3 Title 20 ..... 20