Survey Research Services

The University of Utah is seeking qualified research firm(s) to provide survey, qualitative, and quantitative research services for the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute under an anticipated five-year contract.

University of Utah > Purchasing Department


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UU221504001
Oct 22, 2026 11:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 05:36 PM
5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
aaldous@purchasing.utah.edu
+18015870073
201 South Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is seeking one or more qualified research firms to provide survey, qualitative, and quantitative research services on an as-needed basis. The scope may include telephone, online, mixed-mode, direct-mail, and on-site surveys; address-based sampling; focus-group recruiting and full focus-group services; in-depth interviews; sample and questionnaire design; statistical programming; research evaluation; data collection; coding; reporting; and analysis. Example work includes statewide and regional surveys involving Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming; focus groups involving Salt Lake County residents; and ongoing monthly address-based sampling. Vendors must submit a technical proposal addressing company approach, university and regional experience, personnel, facilities, sampling methods, data handling, qualitative research capabilities, mixed methods, and related qualifications. A separate cost proposal must be submitted using Attachment A, with pricing for the specified telephone, online, focus-group, and address-based sampling scenarios. The anticipated contract term is five years, with potential multiple awards.

Classification Codes
NAICS541910Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
PSCR422Market Research and Public Opinion Services (includes telephone and field interviews, focus testing, and surveys)
Smart Codes
survey research servicesfocus group servicesstatistical data analysis
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 02, 2026 05:36 PM-Publication Date
Oct 15, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 22, 2026 11:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Oct 26, 2026-Estimated Oral Presentations (optional)
Estimated October 26–30, 2026; may be required for up to five highest-scoring proposals. Online demonstrations may be used.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Liquor Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Aircraft Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • Special Form Property Insurance
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 3 years
No
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