When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026.

It was issued by Iowa State University Of Science And Technology. The work is located in Ames, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Management consulting firm with higher education partnership and sponsorship expertise. Experience in asset valuation, market benchmarking, and corporate engagement strategy. Proven ability to conduct stakeholder engagement and develop governance frameworks. Track record of implementing scalable partnership and sponsorship operating models.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Ames, Iowa, United StatesPosted: September 5, 2026Deadline: September 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The university seeks consulting services to assess sponsorship and partnership opportunities, value institutional assets, and develop an implementation plan for scalable corporate engagement and revenue growth.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have prior experience leading consulting efforts for similar projects in higher education within the last 5 years
Must be able to provide a detailed quote with line-item details
Must provide a full rate card for additional services
Must provide resumes or experience summaries of project team members
Must provide a project approach including methodology, stakeholder engagement, and benchmarking
Must be able to comply with Iowa State University insurance requirements
Must be able to perform required on-site visits for stakeholder and leadership engagement
Must be registered in the Iowa State University procurement system upon award

TIMELINE

Questions Deadline: September 17th, 2026

Response Deadline: September 30th, 2026

Interviews/Presentations: October 19th–23rd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 17, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Iowa State University Of Science And Technology

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DESCRIPTION

The university is seeking a consultant to provide an independent assessment of its sponsorship and partnership opportunities and develop a strategic framework for future growth. The engagement will focus on enhancing corporate engagement, improving coordination of partnerships and sponsorships across campus, and establishing a scalable model for expanding partnership and sponsorship activity.

Through analysis, valuation, benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement, the consultant will identify opportunities to increase revenue while supporting the university’s mission, brand, reputation, and strategic objectives. Work is expected to address strategic assessment and stakeholder engagement, asset identification and opportunity analysis, valuation and market benchmarking, governance and operating frameworks, and partnership strategy and portfolio development.

All questions must be submitted no later than September 17, 2026. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Iowa State University Of Science And Technology. The work is located in Ames, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Management consulting firm with higher education partnership and sponsorship expertise
Experience in asset valuation, market benchmarking, and corporate engagement strategy
Proven ability to conduct stakeholder engagement and develop governance frameworks
Track record of implementing scalable partnership and sponsorship operating models

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