University of Arkansas

The buyer seeks to enhance its post-award research administration capabilities by engaging managed services providers. The selected providers will offer specialized expertise and streamlined processes for effective research project management. Services include award setup, budget management, compliance monitoring, financial reporting, and subrecipient management. The buyer aims to establish a pool of vendors for staff augmentation and managed services to support its existing research administration resources.

• 10/31/2024 - RFP Release Date
• 11/6/2024 - Pre-Proposal Conference
• 11/13/2024 - Last Date for Questions
• 11/21/2024 - Last Date for Addendum
• 12/12/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Review award documents and set up project accounts
• Monitor expenditures and provide budget forecasts
• Ensure compliance with sponsor regulations and institutional policies
• Prepare and submit financial reports to sponsors
• Manage subawards and monitor subrecipient performance
• Support external and internal audits
• Manage effort certification and payroll distributions
• Coordinate project closeout process
• Provide ongoing support to PIs and departments
• Develop and deliver training on post-award administration