The UP3 request for proposal (RFP) process connects potential sponsors of campus units and programs with the UC Davis service contract process.
Process:
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Opportunity Assessment and Category Launch: Determine campus needs. Assess existing resources and engage with key campus stakeholders and potential partners.
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Development of Category Strategy: Convene Industry Working Groups to set specific priorities and criteria for request for proposal.
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Category RFP Development and Distribution: Distribute final request for proposal to potential partners and bidders.
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Strategy Execution and Recommendations: Receive and evaluate bids. Select a company to enter into exclusive negotiations.
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Negotiation, Contract Finalization and Internal Communication: Negotiate and finalize the contract. Inform campus stakeholders and plan external communications.
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External Communication and Contract Activation: Partnership announcement to the public. Activation and fulfillment planning begins.