Intent to Sole Source Cazoodle Inc. GrantForward Software

Background
The University of Montana is considering a request from the UM Admissions Office to award a Sole Source contract to Cazoodle Inc. for GrantForward Software. This software is intended to assist UM researchers in locating potential grant funding sources.

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of GrantForward Software by Cazoodle Inc. This software will help researchers at the University of Montana identify and access potential grant funding opportunities. The solicitation indicates that this is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather an intent to sole source the software. Vendors who believe they can provide equivalent products or services are invited to submit a written challenge detailing how they can meet or exceed the features offered by GrantForward Software.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to be awarded with an open date of March 3, 2026, and will close on March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the University of Montana.

Bidder Requirements
Vendors must submit any requests to challenge the sole source designation in writing to Jody Parrow by March 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. The submission must include the heading 'REQUEST TO CHALLENGE' and detail how they can provide equivalent products and services.