SLED Opportunity · OHIO · MIAMI UNIVERSITY & OHIO UNIVERSITY
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Miami University & Ohio University seek consulting services for updating the Farmer School of Business core narrative and messaging. The project includes integrating career preparation and tech readiness initiatives, with a budget of $65,000-$85,000. Past research data will be provided to the selected vendor. RFP issued with evaluation criteria detailed in Section 1.3.
02/20/26 - Addendum 1 Published - Q/A Answers provided in Excel format. --- Q&A --- Q1: Is there any additional information that can be provided about the Tech Readiness and Careers Everywhere initiatives so we can be sure to treat them correctly in our proposal? A1: "Careers Everywhere embeds career preparation into every aspect of the Farmer School experience. Through required coursework, guaranteed real-world experiences, tailored career pathways, and structured employer access, students graduate with the skills, connections, and confidence to begin leading in their field immediately. Tech Readiness prepares students for a business world shaped by AI and rapid technological change. Students build quantitative and data literacy skills alongside critical human capabilities—judgment, adaptability, change management, and critical thinking—so they are prepared to adapt to or lead through the next tech innovation." Submitted: 2/13/2026 09:10:22 AM (ET) Q2: What is the desired budget for this scope of work? A2: Miami's budget for this project is between $65,000 to $85,000. Submitted: 2/13/2026 08:24:52 AM (ET) Q3: Please share more information about the Careers Everywhere and Tech Readiness initiatives. A3: "Careers Everywhere embeds career preparation into every aspect of the Farmer School experience. Through required coursework, guaranteed real-world experiences, tailored career pathways, and structured employer access, students graduate with the skills, connections, and confidence to begin leading in their field immediately. Tech Readiness prepares students for a business world shaped by AI and rapid technological change. Students build quantitative and data literacy skills alongside critical human capabilities—judgment, adaptability, change management, and critical thinking—so they are prepared to adapt to or lead through the next tech innovation." Submitted: 2/13/2026 08:23:59 AM (ET) Q4: How would you rank your evaluation criteria in importance? A4: Respondents should refer to Section 1.3 - Evaluation Criteria to review how responses to this RFP will be evaluated by Miami. Submitted: 2/13/2026 08:23:10 AM (ET) Q5: Do you have past awareness and preference benchmark research on priority audiences we can review? A5: The 2017 brand audit includes FSB-specific awareness and perception insights. In addition, the 2022–2023 DARTS research provides university-wide audience data that can serve as a broader benchmark. Both will be available to the selected vendor. Submitted: 2/13/2026 08:22:25 AM (ET)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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