Research Consulting Services

The University of Connecticut is seeking qualified vendors to provide research‑consulting services that support the research enterprises of UConn and UConn Health. The work covers four major areas: research administration and operational support; research finance and cost analysis (including F&A rate development); federal grant compliance and research security; and strategic advisory, policy development, and training. The contract will be awarded on an indefinite‑delivery basis with multiple Statements of Work, an initial three‑year term and up to three optional one‑year extensions (maximum six years). Vendors may submit proposals for any subset of the service categories, and pricing can be hourly, fixed‑price, or a blended approach. The solicitation is open from 2 Oct 2026 and closes 30 Oct 2026; a pre‑proposal webinar is scheduled 15 Oct 2026, and questions must be submitted by 22 Oct 2026. • Four service categories (administration, finance, compliance/security, strategic advisory) • Initial 3‑year term with up to three 1‑year extensions (max 6 years) • Open to all qualified consulting firms; CT‑based SBE/MBE/WBE/DisBE encouraged • No disclosed budget; pricing format left to proposer • Pre‑proposal webinar 15 Oct 2026; Q&A deadline 22 Oct 2026; final submission 30 Oct 2026.