3-Appendix A Feature Compliance Matrix.xlsx

This is a Feature Compliance Matrix for School District U-46 in Illinois, which is soliciting proposals for district-wide communications systems including mass notification services, website content management systems, and mobile application platforms. The matrix outlines required and desired system capabilities across three primary functional areas: website content management system serving 56 schools and athletic sites plus district intranet, mass notification system with multi-channel delivery capabilities, and mobile application with district branding and data access features. Key requirements include Active Directory/LDAPS integration with multiple education platforms (Infinite Campus, Skyward, Google Workspace), WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance with VPAT documentation, single sign-on functionality, and support for third-party integrations including DocAccess by Streamline and Onflow (Let's Talk) for the website CMS, and Smore integration for mass notifications.

The compliance matrix identifies which features must be natively supported, partially supported, or are not required, while also indicating whether functionality is included in base pricing or requires additional cost. Critical capabilities include unlimited file storage and unlimited users across the platform, mobile responsive design, role-based permissions, customizable analytics dashboards, advanced search functionality, emergency alert and announcement capabilities, two-way messaging, online forms and surveys, push notifications, and employee and school directory integration. The matrix serves as the evaluation tool for assessing vendor proposals against district requirements, enabling School District U-46 to determine which vendors can meet mandatory requirements and how pricing structures align with optional feature implementation.