Arkansas State University - Ar - Agency Bids & RFPs

Proposals are being accepted for an External Communications and PR Strategy Consultant. The deadline for submission is August 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Proposals should be submitted to Arkansas State University Procurement Services at the specified addresses. The RFP was issued on July 17, 2025, and there is a deadline for questions on the proposal (July 23, 2025). The proposal format, evaluation criteria, cost, contract terms, and performance standards are detailed in the document. Additional information regarding the scope of services, required information in the proposal, and evaluation process is included. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that best satisfies the university's needs at optimum cost and service performance. Cost is not the sole criteria for determining the contract award. The contract will be for an initial period of five (5) years with the option to extend for two (2) one-year extensions.

Proposals are being accepted by Henderson State University until 11:00 AM Central Time on August 13, 2025, for promotional items and clothing. Proposals should be submitted to Arkansas State University Procurement Services at the specified addresses. The RFP was issued on July 15, 2025, and the deadline for questions is July 24, 2025. Responses to questions will be posted on the website on July 31, 2025. The public opening of proposals will be held on August 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that best satisfies the university's needs at optimum cost and service performance. Cost will not be the sole criterion. Vendors must state the purchase price of each line item in the proposal packet. The contract will be a firm, fixed-price contract for the services. The contract is available to any college or university in Arkansas that wishes to utilize the services of the selected proposer, and if the proposer agrees, they may agree as provided in this RFP. Additional information regarding terms and conditions, proposal format, and other requirements is available in the RFP document. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted in both hardcopy and electronic form. The university reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The required services are to commence in August/September 2025 and will continue for an initial period of five years with the option to extend for two one-year extensions. The university is not obligated to ask for or accept clarifications after the opening date, but may request additional information if deemed necessary. Proposals and documents become the property of the university and shall be open to public inspection following the proposal opening, excluding proprietary information. The bidder agrees that the university or its duly authorized representatives shall have access to, and the right to audit and examine any pertinent records of the bidder related to this contract. The bidder will obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits required to perform the services. State law requires certain contracts to include performance standards. All items purchased must be from a licensed vendor and cannot be made in China. Vendors must submit the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Vendors must agree and adhere to Arkansas Act 943 of 2025, which prohibits the use of public funds to purchase promotional items made in China. The selection process involves a review of proposals, individual evaluator scores, group committee discussions, selection of finalists, and potential interviews. Proposals will be evaluated based on a comparative formula of relative weighting. The university will not reimburse any proposer's costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. The bidder must submit one complete electronic copy of the proposal from which any proprietary information has been removed. The redacted copy should reflect the same pagination as the original, show the empty space from which information was redacted, and should be submitted on a CD or flash drive, preferably in a PDF format. The redacted copy must be identical to the original hard copy, except for the redacted information. The bidder is responsible for ensuring the redacted copy is protected against restoration of redacted data. The redacted copy will be open to public inspection under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) without further notice to the respondent. If a redacted copy is not received, the entire proposal will be open to public inspection. If the state of Arkansas deems redacted information to be subject to the FOIA, the bidder will be contacted prior to sending out the information. All proposals must be executed by an authorized officer of the bidder and must be held firm for acceptance for a minimum period of 150 days after the opening date. The bidder agrees that the university or its duly authorized representatives shall at any time dur

Arkansas State University is seeking information from experienced web development firms to develop a new website for First National Bank Arena. The deadline for submission of responses is Monday, July 21, 2025. The website must be launched by December 19, 2025, and meet specific criteria, including accessibility standards. Respondents must provide firm base information, a firm profile, a proposed approach, a portfolio of websites, references, a timeline, and a cost proposal. Questions can be directed to the university contacts listed.

Arkansas State University is accepting proposals for promotional items and clothing until August 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Proposals should be submitted to the specified addresses. The RFP was issued on July 15, 2025, and there is a deadline for questions on the proposal (July 24, 2025) and responses to questions (July 31, 2025). The university reserves the right to reject late proposals or any proposals, or waive any irregularities or informalities. No proposal may be withdrawn for 30 days after the submission deadline. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that best satisfies the university's needs at optimum cost and service performance. Cost will not be the sole criterion for determining the contract award. The contract will be governed by Arkansas law and the state and its agencies are protected from suit by sovereign immunity. The university will not reimburse any proposer's costs in preparing and submitting proposals. Proposals and documents become the property of the university and shall be open to public inspection following the proposal opening, excluding proprietary information as exempted by law. The bidder will obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits required to perform the services described herein at its expense and in its name. State law requires that specific contracts for services include performance standards to measure the overall quality of services provided. Promotional items made in China are prohibited. All items purchased with ASU trademarked logos must be purchased from a licensed vendor. The vendor must provide a historical and contemporary overview of the company, particularly related to the proposed work, proof of being a licensed vendor for Arkansas State University with affinity, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. The vendor must agree and adhere to Arkansas Act 943 of 2025, which prohibits the use of public funds to purchase promotional items made in China. The university reserves the right to terminate this agreement with two weeks' written notice to the successful bidder. The university may be open to negotiations of performance standards before contract award, before the commencement of services, or at times throughout the contract duration. The proposals will be evaluated and awarded based on a comparative formula of relative weighting.