Virginia Commonwealth University invites prospective Firms to submit a proposal to establish a flexible, non-binding prequalified vendor registry of Contract Research Organizations (CROs). These vendors provide highly specialized clinical, preclinical, regulatory, and analytical research services in support of VCU’s diverse research portfolio. The goal is to prequalify vendors who meet baseline eligibility and compliance standards, without requiring the establishment of a master contract or pricing agreement at the outset. To accommodate the varied expertise and capabilities of CROs, this RFP welcomes responses from both: 1. Comprehensive CROs capable of providing end-to-end drug development services 2. Specialized CROs that can provide targeted expertise in specific areas such as toxicology, pharmacology, clinical trials, or regulatory submissions