Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI·Higher Ed
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Michigan State University (MSU) is soliciting proposals for a cloud-based software solution to manage undergraduate and graduate catalogs, curriculum workflows, and an integrated syllabus repository. The requested enterprise solution must support form management, automated review and approval workflows, dependency visualization, public catalog publishing, and integration with Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2 and D2L Brightspace. Vendors must provide annual software subscriptions, implementation services, SLA support, and optional add-on tools for predictive analytics and scheduling. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 3:00 pm Eastern, with written questions accepted until October 5, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize pricing model, tools and service alignment, team evaluation, references, training, and implementation support.
Pricing Model 25%, Tools and Service Aligned to MSU's Needs 25%, Team's Evaluation of Solution 25%, References 5%, Quality & Effectiveness of Proposed Training and Documentation 5%, Vendor's Implementation Solution & Support 5%, Effectiveness of Demonstration 5%, Adherence to MSU Legal Terms 5%
Respondent Information Sheet, Scope of Work, Pricing, Master Service Agreement
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kathy Perron.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing Model 25%, Tools and Service Aligned to MSU's Needs 25%, Team's Evaluation of Solution 25%, References 5%, Quality & Effectiveness of Proposed Training and Documentation 5%, Vendor's Implement..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Based on the posted deadline of October 28, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Respondent Information Sheet, Scope of Work, Pricing, Master Service Agreement. Review the full document from Michigan State University for the complete list.
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After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kathy Perron at (517) 884-6183. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: East Lansing, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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