I don't know that he's going to email you every time he makes a connection, but I do know that Edwards said he wasn't going to start a public campaign towards the practice facility until he secured enough funding from corporate donations first to see an end in sight. So, I have no idea if Darrel Green helped with that or not, but I'm pretty sure that is supposed to be his job, right?
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I don't know that he's going to email you every time he makes a connection, but I do know that Edwards said he wasn't going to start a public campaign towards the practice facility until he secured enough funding from corporate donations first to see an end in sight. So, I have no idea if Darrel Green helped with that or not, but I'm pretty sure that is supposed to be his job, right?
It might take sometime. He hasn't been with us that long. It could take years to see the benefits. Sometimes it takes a full yearly cycle since corporations have budget plans for these type of things. They may not have the cash now to throw at Mason but may budget it in in the future.
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Landing a major gift takes time and relationship-building even if you are an NFL Hall of Famer.
It's much like recruiting players in that way. Most of the work leading up to the commitment happens when nobody is watching.
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http://www.virginiabids.com/bid_opp...rac-cage-building-renovation---cancelled.html:
"Update Notes: Bid cancelled."
"Update Notes: Bid cancelled."
WTF does this mean?
As indicated in the announcement, an architect was paid for the design work. Not a cost that you'd want to see as sunk.
There was also a "pre-bid" informational meeting on April 11. Perhaps no potential contractors showed up.
It's difficult to think that a project like this would be nixed this late in it's development. If it was out to bid then funds were definitely appropriated.
Dunno—I've been known to be wrong before.
There was also a "pre-bid" informational meeting on April 11. Perhaps no potential contractors showed up.
It's difficult to think that a project like this would be nixed this late in it's development. If it was out to bid then funds were definitely appropriated.
Dunno—I've been known to be wrong before.
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Cedric Dempsey
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No way they went this far in the process w/o authorization. Some bid glitch involved is my guess. The April 11 date is not a Friday as an example. I'll bet 5/1/17 date stands.
No the money is earmarked by donors. We raised $500 million towards various smaller goals, we didn't accumulate $500 million in cash.
I wouldn't worry - I went on the eVA website and they do have the "RAC CAGE BUILDING RENOVATION AT GMU" and they do have an amendment listed on 4/4/17 with it listed as cancelled, but a new bid was created the same day listed "CAGE GYM RENOVATION" with all the plans and drawings for the new area. It shows the new bid closing on May 4th. The description reads: "Modifications to RAC Cage Gym, a new classroom and conversion of 2 locker rooms into storage rooms. Work includes demolition, new work, fire protection, pluming, mechanical,and electrical systems."
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Pablo
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Interestingly, the scope for the new solicitation excludes the installation of a new curtain for the Linn Gym - http://www.virginiabids.com/governm...ision-251377/7688079-cage-gym-renovation.html.
I wouldn't worry - I went on the eVA website and they do have the "RAC CAGE BUILDING RENOVATION AT GMU" and they do have an amendment listed on 4/4/17 with it listed as cancelled, but a new bid was created the same day listed "CAGE GYM RENOVATION" with all the plans and drawings for the new area. It shows the new bid closing on May 4th. The description reads: "Modifications to RAC Cage Gym, a new classroom and conversion of 2 locker rooms into storage rooms. Work includes demolition, new work, fire protection, pluming, mechanical,and electrical systems."
Sounds like a contract modification - I get it on commercial and federal project - the contracting office will issue a cancellation and then set out a new procurement bid. In the federal space its done because of FAR guidelines - for commercial there are legal reasons if a material aspect of the RFP/RFQ changed. It's technically "safer" to cancel and then reissue.
Just my 2 cents.
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Bingo. Somebody submits a bid under the old rfp, you change it and award it elsewhere, and the first bidder challenges the award and youve got a grinding legal fight on your hands, and nothing is getting built until it is resolved years later, and youve wasted a fortune on legal.
Yep and it can be for something as little as maximum page count or minimum font. Crazy.
Mason is taking bids for Athletic Marketing Services - I can't wait to see what some of you can come up with!
http://fiscal.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/RFP-GMU-1429-17_Athletic-Marketing-Services.pdf
I. PURPOSE: George Mason University (herein referred to as “Mason” or “University”) is seeking proposals from qualified sources to establish a contract(s) through competitive negotiations with one or more qualified sources to develop and implement multi-platform marketing and new media strategies designed to enhance the brand, image and revenues of their Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) program.
IX. STATEMENT OF NEEDS: George Mason University Athletics located in Fairfax, VA is interested in receiving proposals from qualified and experienced advertising agencies 3.0 for providing professional advertising services. George Mason University desires to enter into a contract with a firm to produce and execute a comprehensive plan to drive ticket sales and increase game attendance for Mason Athletic events. This marketing would be primarily for the areas of Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball, but may also include other ticketed sports such as Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, as well as other special athletic events which the University is hosting including conference championships and NCAA Tournament events. The advertising agency will provide timely and responsible implementation of the campaign while servicing the account, so as to meet ticket sales goals. The advertising agency will also work with the Athletic Marketing Department on initiatives to help advance our brand and deliver strategic and integrated marketing including but not limited to digital & traditional marketing, new media, brand messaging, and campaigns to increase fan involvement.
A. Sports Advertising Campaign: George Mason Intercollegiate Athletics desires to contract with an advertising agency 3.0 (contractor) to produce a comprehensive plan and execution that drives ticket sales and increases game attendance for home basketball games. The Landscape: George Mason is a major university in a thriving region known for great sports. However, the program faces stiff competition from professional and collegiate sports teams as well as a variety of low cost entertainment options. While Mason has a large alumni base in the DC metropolitan area (over 100K) more can be done to get them excited to buy tickets and attend games. The competitiveness of the program continues to improve and our conference affiliation (the Atlantic 10) brings multiple teams that regularly appear in the NCAA tournament. Our greatest asset to grow our program remains our people. Our Athletic Director and Associate Athletic Director are well known Redskins legends with one inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. And our basketball coaching staff is engaged, affable and willing to be utilized to drive marketing and awareness of the program. All of the aforementioned are active and engaged on social media with substantial followings in the region.
1. Contractor shall provide distribution strategies and selection on new media platforms and technologies to match consumer consumption patterns and create compelling sports content that can monetize and engage a variety of constituents. Platforms and technologies include, but are not limited to, mobile & digital media first & foremost (geo-fencing, retargeting, pre-roll video, web & mobile ads), produce/generate engaging social media content, create customer engagement programs (i.e. promotional events & contests), video (ideally onsite staff for some or all basketball games for unique short form video capturing game day experience).
2. Contractor shall perform all services including, but not limited to, creative sports design and amazing graphic art (photos, GIFs), sports program design, traditional media buying and planning for print & radio, copywriting, radio & television talent search and production management, email marketing, outbound sales support with a direct mail campaign, media evaluation and analytics including social metrics, marketing research and strategy.
X. COST OF SERVICES: Contractor shall identify all costs associated with providing the products and services offered in their proposal. Costs shall include all overhead, travel and eVA fees. The maximum annual spend for this 5 service is $216,000.
http://fiscal.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/RFP-GMU-1429-17_Athletic-Marketing-Services.pdf
I. PURPOSE: George Mason University (herein referred to as “Mason” or “University”) is seeking proposals from qualified sources to establish a contract(s) through competitive negotiations with one or more qualified sources to develop and implement multi-platform marketing and new media strategies designed to enhance the brand, image and revenues of their Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) program.
IX. STATEMENT OF NEEDS: George Mason University Athletics located in Fairfax, VA is interested in receiving proposals from qualified and experienced advertising agencies 3.0 for providing professional advertising services. George Mason University desires to enter into a contract with a firm to produce and execute a comprehensive plan to drive ticket sales and increase game attendance for Mason Athletic events. This marketing would be primarily for the areas of Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball, but may also include other ticketed sports such as Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, as well as other special athletic events which the University is hosting including conference championships and NCAA Tournament events. The advertising agency will provide timely and responsible implementation of the campaign while servicing the account, so as to meet ticket sales goals. The advertising agency will also work with the Athletic Marketing Department on initiatives to help advance our brand and deliver strategic and integrated marketing including but not limited to digital & traditional marketing, new media, brand messaging, and campaigns to increase fan involvement.
A. Sports Advertising Campaign: George Mason Intercollegiate Athletics desires to contract with an advertising agency 3.0 (contractor) to produce a comprehensive plan and execution that drives ticket sales and increases game attendance for home basketball games. The Landscape: George Mason is a major university in a thriving region known for great sports. However, the program faces stiff competition from professional and collegiate sports teams as well as a variety of low cost entertainment options. While Mason has a large alumni base in the DC metropolitan area (over 100K) more can be done to get them excited to buy tickets and attend games. The competitiveness of the program continues to improve and our conference affiliation (the Atlantic 10) brings multiple teams that regularly appear in the NCAA tournament. Our greatest asset to grow our program remains our people. Our Athletic Director and Associate Athletic Director are well known Redskins legends with one inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. And our basketball coaching staff is engaged, affable and willing to be utilized to drive marketing and awareness of the program. All of the aforementioned are active and engaged on social media with substantial followings in the region.
1. Contractor shall provide distribution strategies and selection on new media platforms and technologies to match consumer consumption patterns and create compelling sports content that can monetize and engage a variety of constituents. Platforms and technologies include, but are not limited to, mobile & digital media first & foremost (geo-fencing, retargeting, pre-roll video, web & mobile ads), produce/generate engaging social media content, create customer engagement programs (i.e. promotional events & contests), video (ideally onsite staff for some or all basketball games for unique short form video capturing game day experience).
2. Contractor shall perform all services including, but not limited to, creative sports design and amazing graphic art (photos, GIFs), sports program design, traditional media buying and planning for print & radio, copywriting, radio & television talent search and production management, email marketing, outbound sales support with a direct mail campaign, media evaluation and analytics including social metrics, marketing research and strategy.
X. COST OF SERVICES: Contractor shall identify all costs associated with providing the products and services offered in their proposal. Costs shall include all overhead, travel and eVA fees. The maximum annual spend for this 5 service is $216,000.
Wow...finally. Great idea on their part.
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