Delaware State University (DSU) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive software solution to support data-driven surveys, course evaluations, and curriculum innovation. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options. Proposals must be received electronically by 3:00 PM on June 4, 2026. Key requirements include survey creation, customization, deployment, reporting, curriculum and catalog management, program review tools, and strategic planning alignment. The solution must be cloud-hosted with SSO and API integration. Implementation services, including project management, training, and ongoing support, are also required. Vendors must submit proposals electronically to ***@***. *. * with specific subject line formatting. The RFP details administrative information, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract terms and conditions. There is no mandatory pre-bid meeting, and the bid bond requirement has been waived. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their bids are delivered on time and correctly. The university reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The bid packets must be received by 3:00 PM on June 04, 2026. The time listed above is the local time in the state of Delaware.
The university will authorize and process for payment of each invoice within thirty 30 days after the date of receipt of a correct invoice. Vendors are invited to offer in their proposal value added discounts i. e. speed to pay discounts for specific payment terms.
The vendor will provide a warranty that the deliverables provided pursuant to the contract will function as designed for a period of no less than the term of initial contract. The warranty shall require the vendor correct, at its own expense, the setup, configuration, customizations or modifications so that it functions according to the universitys requirements.
The contract shall be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is most advantageous, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the rfp. It should be explicitly noted that the delaware state university is not obligated to award the contract to the vendor who submits the lowest bid or the vendor who receives the highest total point score, rather the contract will be awarded to the vendor whose proposal is the most advantageous to the delaware state university.
Vendors must provide Delaware licenses and/or certifications necessary to perform services as identified in the scope of work, clearly identify capabilities, complete all appropriate attachments and forms, and provide proof of errors and omissions insurance.
The delaware state university may include in the final contract penalty provisions for non performance, such as liquidated damages.
There will be no mandatory prebid meeting.
Before any contract is awarded, the successful vendor may be required to furnish a complete statement of the origin, composition and manufacture of any or all of the material to be used in the contract together with such samples as may be requested for the purpose of testing.
Protests based on any omission or error, or on the content of the solicitation, will be disallowed if these faults have not been brought to the attention of the designated contact, in writing, at least ten 10 calendar days prior to the time set for opening of the proposals.