McNeese State University

Request for Proposals Guidelines

TASC is dedicated to improving technology on campus through the use of the Student Technology Assessment. Part of the committee's plans include establishing and upgrading departmental computer labs where needed. To encourage wide University input in the planning process, TASC is now seeking proposals from the entire McNeese community for items to be considered.

Expenditures will only be for projects that directly affect students and their learning. Faculty must submit proposals through the dean of their college. Staff in non-academic units must submit proposals through appropriate channels. Students may submit proposals either through the dean of their college or through the President of the Student Government.

Proposals must be delivered to Chief Information Technology Officer, MSU Box 93055.

Proposals should include:

1.) The proposer's name, MSU address, telephone number, and, when available, e-mail address.

2.) A concise statement of what is being requested.

3.) The location where the items will be used.

4.) If needed, a completed checklist of electrical/HVAC installation requirements and/or ADA compliance by Facilities. (Download Facilities - TASC Proposal Compliance Checklist here)

5.) If needed, a completed checklist of network installation requirements by Network Services. (Download Network Services - TASC Proposal Compliance Checklist here)

6.) A clear statement of how the proposal directly affects students and their learning.

7.) An estimate of the number of students that will be served.

8.) When possible, a preliminary or estimated budget.

9.) Please allow at least 1.5% of the total to account for shipping and handling charges.
Example: $50,000 x 1.5% = $750.00

10.) Approval by the proposer's dean for faculty, or appropriate supervisor for non-academic staff.

A sample proposal is included for your use in the preparation of the proposal:

Sample Proposal Page 1
Sample Proposal Page 2

Some principles TASC will use in ranking projects include:

All projects funded from the Student Technology Fee must directly affect students.
TASC will give greater priority to projects that affect greater numbers of students.
Both capital and recurring costs can be included in proposals, but proposals with a high proportion of recurring costs are discouraged.

Projects that serve as cost sharing or provide matching funds for bigger projects are encouraged.
Proposals that fit within the existing university infrastructure and (for those proposals needing such approval) submitted with properly signed TASC Proposal Checklists will be given priority.
Please direct questions to:

Bobby McLean , Coordinator of TASC Operations, at 475-5995 or via e-mail at: bobby@mcneese.edu

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