Basic Information

Reference Number

0000307586

Issuing Organization

University of Waterloo

Owner Organization

University of Waterloo

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2026-00361 - LG

Title

Executive Search: VP, Academic & Provost and VP Research & International

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.220873.C18630

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie

Delivery Point

University of Waterloo

Purchase Type

Duration: 5 months

Description

The University of Waterloo is conducting two executive searches: 1) for its next Vice-President, Academic & Provost (“VPAP”) and 2) for its next Vice-President, Research & International (“VPRI”). Collectively each search (the “Services”) is as per the details of this RFP. The search for the VPAP is expected to begin in February 2026, followed by the search for the VPRI in April 2026, with both positions starting July 1, 2027. Respondents may provide Proposals for either or both roles.
The RFP document is also posted free of charge on the Euna/Bonfire Portal: https://uwaterloo.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/99760

Dates

Publication

2025/11/18 11:38:47 AM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/12/09 12:00:00 AM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/12/19 02:30:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Reception Services

5198884567 ext. 42026

L5gibson@uwaterloo.ca

Leah Gibson

5198884567 ext. 42026

L5gibson@uwaterloo.ca

Reception Services

519-888-4501

procure@uwaterloo.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

There are no Word templates/documents provided for this RFP. Please use the PDF version of the RFP to create your documents. Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to Closing Time of December 19, 2025 2:30 PM EST. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time. Bonfire will shut down at the Closing Time of 2:30 pm on the closing day even if you are midway through an upload. Do not submit your documents in Merx.

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