MSU Northern Feasibility Study for Meat Processing Program

Montana State University‑Northern is seeking a qualified contractor to develop a comprehensive feasibility study for a new undergraduate meat‑processing program. The study must assess Montana’s meat‑processing labor market, evaluate student interest and enrollment sustainability, and benchmark best‑practice programs in other states to produce actionable recommendations and an implementation timeline. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a one‑year term; the contractor must submit a full proposal by the sealed‑bid deadline and may earn bonus points for compliance with state gender‑pay‑equity requirements. • Conduct market‑based return‑on‑training analysis for Montana meat‑processing jobs. • Perform demographic and demand analysis of prospective students. • Benchmark in‑state and out‑of‑state meat‑processing education programs and synthesize findings into a final feasibility report with recommendations. • Provide periodic updates to a university steering committee and deliver a final, implementable study report. • Meet mandatory qualification, insurance, and equal‑pay compliance requirements; submit all required administrative forms (W‑9, registration, etc.).