Research Competitiveness Subprogram Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
July 2026: Request for Proposals Issued
September 11th, 2026: Mandatory RCS Notices of Intent Due
October 15th, 2026: Last Day for Questions
November 6th, 2026: Deadline for Receipt of RCS Proposals
November 2026 – March 2027: Proposal Review Period
April 2027: Reports and Recommendations Forwarded
April 2027: Final Action by the Board
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Board Of Regents
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a vendor to provide research competitiveness subprogram services. The work is intended to support carefully defined research efforts at public and private universities within the state, with a focus on strengthening academic and research excellence.
The scope includes support related to the endowment of chairs for eminent scholars, enhancement of the quality of academic, research, or agricultural departments or units within a university, and the recruitment of superior graduate students. A mandatory notice of intent pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is Up to $200,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Board Of Regents. The work is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Higher education consulting firm with research program expertise
- Organization experienced in university funding, faculty recruitment, or academic program development
- Firm with knowledge of public and private university research ecosystems
- Provider with experience supporting endowed chairs, departmental excellence initiatives, or graduate recruitment
- Company familiar with government-sponsored education or research competitiveness programs
- Vendor able to participate in mandatory pre-bid requirements and formal question processes
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