SPORTS FOCUSED POLLING IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, AND INCLUSIVE OF ETHNIC MINORITIES FOR THE GLOBAL SPORT INSTITUTE

requesting sealed proposals from qualified firms or individuals for Sports Focused Polling in English and Spanish, and Inclusive of Ethnic Minorities for the Global Sport Institute. Proposals are to be addressed and delivered to the receptionist area, first floor, University Services Building, Purchasing and Business Services, Arizona State University, 1551 S. Rural Road, (located on the east side of Rural Road between Apache Boulevard & Broadway Road) Tempe, Arizona 85281 on or before 3:00 P.M., MST, 08/20/19 at which time a representative of Purchasing and Business Services will announce publicly the names of those firms or individuals submitting proposals. All times noted are Mountain Standard Time (MST). Please note that Daylight Savings Time is NOT observed. No telephone, electronic or facsimile proposals will be considered. Proposals received after the time and date for closing will be returned to the proposer unopened. No proposals will be accepted after this time. No other

public disclosure will be made until after award of the contract. Arizona State University’s Overnight Delivery (FedEx, Airborne, and UPS) address is: Purchasing and Business Services University Services Building Arizona State University 1551 S. Rural Rd Tempe, AZ 85281 Arizona State University’s U.S. Postal Service Mail address is: Purchasing and Business Services Arizona State University P.O. Box 875212 Tempe, AZ 85287-5212 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY _________________________ Karson Andersen Supply Chain Buyer 4 Revision June 12, 2019 SECTION II – PURPOSE OF THE RFP 1. INTENT The Global Sport Institute of Arizona State University (“GSI”) is seeking proposals for a polling entity to conduct a national telephone and web survey (“Sports Poll 2019”), as described herein, to analyze the results and, collect and compile data relating thereto (together the poll, analysis, and related data comprising the “Materials”), which GSI wishes to use for the following purposes: reporting, analysis, broadcast on all media and other activities related to media and research (“Use”). 2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION GSI uses a multi-disciplinary approach to examine critical issues impacting sport. We bridge the gap between academic research and real-life implications by translating our findings into meaningful information that is easily understood, and we actively share that knowledge with the audiences who need it most. If you would like more information about the Global Sport Institute, please visit us at https://globalsport.asu.edu. Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. More information about ASU is located at http://www.asu.edu. 3. TERM OF CONTRACT The initial contract term will be for one (1) year with the possibility of four (4) successive one (1) year renewals, for a total term not to exceed five (5) years. The contract will be available for use by other University departments during this term. 5 Revision June 12, 2019 SECTION III – PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE X No pre-proposal conference will be held. 6 Revision June 12, 2019 SECTION IV – INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS 1. You must address and deliver your proposal to the receptionist area, first floor, University Services Building, Purchasing and Business Services, Arizona State University, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona 85281, on or before the time and date set for closing. No proposal will be accepted after this time. The University Services Building is located on the east side of Rural Road between Apache Boulevard and Broadway Road. PROPOSALS MUST BE IN A MARKED SEALED CONTAINER (i.e., envelope, box): Name of Proposer Title of Proposal RFP Number Date and Time Proposal is Due All times noted are Mountain Standard Time (MST). Please note that Daylight Savings Time is NOT observed. No telephone, electronic or facsimile proposals will be considered. Proposals received after the time and date for closing will be returned to the proposer unopened. 2. DIRECTIONS TO USB VISITOR PARKING. Purchasing and Business Services is in the University Services Building (“USB”) 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ, 85281 (located on the east side of Rural between Broadway Road and Apache Boulevard). A parking meter is located near the main entry to USB. All visitors to USB are required to check in at the USB Reception Desk to obtain a visitor’s badge to wear while in the building. The receptionist will call to have you escorted to your meeting. 3. Proposer should use recycled paper and double-sided copying for the production of all printed and photocopied proposal documents. Furthermore, the documents should be clearly marked to indicate that they are printed on recycled content (minimum 30% post-consumer waste paper). 4. You may withdraw your proposal at any time prior to the time and date set for closing. 5. No department, school, or office at the University has the authority to solicit or receive official proposals other than Purchasing and Business Services. All solicitations are performed under the direct supervision of the Chief Procurement Officer and in complete accordance with University policies and procedures. 6. The University reserves the right to conduct discussions with proposers, and to accept revisions of proposals, and to negotiate price changes. During this discussion period, the University will not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted, or from discussions with other proposers. Once a contract is executed, the solicitation file, and the proposals contained therein, are in the public record and will be disclosed upon request. 7. Proposers submitting proposals which meet the selection criteria and which are deemed to be the most advantageous to the University may be requested to give an oral presentation to a selection committee. Purchasing and Business Services will do the scheduling of these oral presentations. 7 Revision June 12, 2019 8. The award shall be made to the responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the University based on the evaluation factors set forth in this solicitation. Price, although a consideration, will not be the sole determining factor. 9. If you are submitting any information you consider to be proprietary, you must place it in a separate envelope and mark it "Proprietary Information". If the Chief Procurement Officer concurs, this information will not be considered public information. The Chief Procurement Officer is the final authority as to the extent of material, which is considered proprietary or confidential. Pricing information cannot be considered proprietary. 10. The University is committed to the development of Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business (“SB & SDB”) suppliers. If subcontracting (Tier 2 and higher) is necessary, proposer (Tier 1) will make every effort to use SB & SDB in the performance of any contract resulting from this proposal. A report may be required at each annual anniversary date and at the completion of the contract indicating the extent of SB & SDB participation. A description of the proposers expected efforts to solicit SB & SDB participation should be enclosed with your proposal. 11. Your proposal should be submitted in the format shown in Section X. Proposals in any other format will be considered informal and may be rejected. Conditional proposals will not be considered. An individual authorized to extend a formal proposal must sign all proposals. Proposals that are not signed may be rejected. 12. The University reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part thereof, or to accept any proposal, or any part thereof, or to withhold the award and to waive or decline to waive irregularities in any proposal when it determines that it is in its best interest to do so. The University also reserves the right to hold all proposals for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days after the opening date and the right to accept a proposal not withdrawn before the scheduled proposal opening date. 13. EXCEPTIONS: The Arizona State University contract terms and conditions are included in this Request for Proposal in Section XII. These terms and conditions will be incorporated into the contract between the University and the successful proposer. Proposals that are contingent upon any changes to these mandatory contract terms and conditions may be deemed nonresponsive and may be rejected. All exceptions must be submitted with justification and alternate language, and MUST be submitted with the proposal. In no event is a Proposer to submit its own standard contract terms and conditions as a response to this RFP. 14. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, any manufacturer's names, trade names, brand names or catalog numbers used in the specifications of this Request for Proposal are for the purpose of describing and/or establishing the quality, design and performance required. Any such reference is not intended to limit or restrict an offer by any propose