The RFP is for an online degree recruitment website partner. Proposals are due April 17, 2026, via DynamicForms. Questions must be submitted by April 1, 2026. The contract will be for three years with potential renewals. The university reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Vendors must adhere to the provided timeline and format. The university will consider factors such as the ability to fulfill the contract, and general responsibility as evidence of past performance. Payment terms and cash discounts will be considered as determining factors in the contract award. The university prefers electronic invoicing and ACH/credit card payments. Vendors must comply with various federal, state, and local laws, including those related to equal opportunity, drug-free workplaces, and accessibility. The university reserves the right to request data from Dun & Bradstreet. The university is exempt from Ohio sales tax and federal tax. All pricing must be quoted FOB destination, Kent, Ohio. The university utilizes a designated third-party provider for onboarding and managing vendors. Time is of the essence in completing this project. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state or local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Vendors must provide insurance. All responses and accompanying documentation will become the property of the university at the time proposals are opened. Vendors must not use the name, identifying marks or property of Kent State University for its own promotional purposes. Vendors must comply with the executive orders. Vendors must comply with the americans with disabilities act. Vendors must comply with the health insurance portability and accountability act of **** hipaa compliance. Vendors must provide information about the digital accessibility of proposed products andor servicess. The successful respondent agrees to engage with the university, as reasonably requested by the marketing andor philanthropic opportunities that may support university initiatives and that may provide strategic value to the bidder. Kent State University utilizes a designated third-party provider for onboarding and managing vendors in our system.
The bid notice states proposals due: friday, april 17, 2026, no later than 4: 30 pm eastern.
Kent State University will endeavor to use any cash terms offered, and these could be considered in determining the final net price depending on the discount period.
The vendor guarantees all products and installation against any defect in and a comprehensive list of all authorized service centers must be provided by supplier.
The bid notice states selection and award of contract will be made to the vendors whose proposal, in the sole opinion of kent state university, represents the best overall value to the university.
The university seeks vendors with demonstrated experience in: publicsector or highereducation contracting multiyear and performancebased agreements regulatory, data security, and cybersecurity compliance scalable and sustainable service delivery.
Time is of the essence in completing this project. Any breach of the terms of this contract, including, but in no way limited to the time period of performance, will be just cause to terminate the contract without prior notice to the vendor.
Requested samples necessary for evaluation must be provided without cost or obligation to kent state university, and shall become the property of the university.
Questions vendors may wish to pose concerning the rfp, specifications, etc. , must be submitted to larry mcwilliams in the procurement department via email at ***@***. *. * no later than 1: 00 pm eastern wednesday, april 1, 2026.