Training Management Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due on Friday, May 29, 2026, no later than 4:30 pm Eastern time.

The bid notice states that Payment terms and cash discounts will be considered as determining factors in the contract award. It also mentions that 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 bid notice states that 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 that 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. It also mentions that Factors which determine the award are more fully detailed in the specifications, and will include, but will not be limited to, the follow products andor services, ability to fulfill the contract, and general responsibility as evidence of past performance.

Vendors should provide their company overview and relevant higher education experience, a description of similar implementations, client references, and a proposed implementation timeline, approach, and cost.

The bid notice mentions that in the case of any termination resulting from breach of contract, the procurement department may, at its discretion, prohibit proposer from submitting a proposal on any project at the university for a period of up to three 3 years. It also states that 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. Termination resulting from breach will be cause, at the sole discretion of the university, to suspend the proposer from proposing on any project at the university for a period of up to three 3 years.

The bid notice states that Requested samples necessary for evaluation must be provided without cost or obligation to Kent State University, and shall become the property of the university.

The bid notice states that Questions pertaining to any specifications contained herein should be directed to: Lawrence W. McWilliams III, C. P. M. , Director Kent State University, Procurement Department. . . no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Wednesday, May 13, 2026. It also states that University response to vendor questions received posted to procurement website, www. ***. *. * no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The proposal submission deadline is May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. The contract effective date is estimated to be July 15, 2026.

Proposals will be scored based on the following weights: corporate structure, years of experience, references (10 pts); operation plan, ease of use, services offered (50 pts); and fees (40 pts). The award will be based on capabilities, overall reputation, and cost.

The vendor must provide a detailed description of how their system meets the absolute minimum technical requirements, including system architecture, security and compliance, and specific functionalities. Vendors must also provide corporate structure and credentials, examples of previous work, and references from other higher education institutions.

In the event the contractor fails to carry out and comply with any of the conditions and agreements to be performed under the specifications, MSU will notify the contractor in writing. If corrective action is not completed within a ten-day period, MSU reserves the right to determine if noncompliance constitutes a failure of the contract. In the event MSU employs attorneys or incurs other expenses to protect or enforce its rights, the contractor agrees to pay the attorneys' fees and expenses.

Questions from vendors are due by May 11, 2026. MSU's QA response is due by May 13, 2026.