Highpoint+Tech-Course+Auditor+NOI-2025-09-10.docx

North Dakota University System Core Technology Services 4349 James Ray Dr.

Grand Forks, ND 58203 Notice of Intent to Make a Noncompetitive Purchase

September 10, 2025 The North Dakota University System (NDUS) intends to make a purchase for which we believe there is no competition. The purpose of this notice is to determine if other sources are available and whether the procurement method is appropriate.

Vendors are permitted to submit bids or proposals for equivalent commodities or services in response to this notice. A party interested in providing these commodities or services is instructed to submit a written response to the Procurement Officer by the response deadline.

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION:

NDUS is looking at contracting with HighPoint Technology Solutions, Inc. to purchase Course Auditor. Course Auditor ensures financial aid is only applied to courses in a student’s program of study. It ensures regulatory compliance, reduces ineligible award rates, lessens administrative burden, reduces over-crediting and increases graduation rates.

INTENDED SOURCE:

Contract Title: Course Auditor Contract Number: CTS-25-018 Contractor(s) Name(s): HighPoint Technology Solutions, Inc Contract Period: Three years.

Renewal Options: Three, Two-year renewals Contract website: http://www.highpoint.io

CONTRACT PRICING:

Implementation: $25,000 Year 1: $62,391 Year 2: $65,511 Year 3: $68,786

JUSTIFICATION:

The Higher Education Act (HEA) and accompanying federal regulations, such as those found in 34 CFR § 668.23, mandate that educational institutions participating in federal student aid programs meet annual compliance audit requirements. Course Auditor is the only fully automated compliance tool that is fully integrated within PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

NDUS Issued an RFI in 2022 and again in 2025 and received only one response and it was from HighPoint Technology Solutions.

Market research was completed, and no similar solutions came up in our search.

We also contacted InfoTech, and they provided us with no sources with similar products.

QUESTIONS

A vendor may contact the Procurement Officer to discuss whether its proposed solution meets the requirements. Submit any questions or requests for clarification to the Procurement Officer as soon as possible and before the response deadline.

Janelle McGarry Procurement Officer E-mail: Janelle.mcgarry@ndus.edu Telephone: 701-792-6278 TTY Users call: 7-1-1

RESPONSE FORMAT:

Vendors interested in submitting a response to this notice must provide the following information for consideration:

· Company Information: Provide the name of the firm, address, and website, if available.

· Contact Information: Provide the name of a contact person, telephone number, and email address.

· Specifications: Vendors are instructed to examine the Purchase Description included in this notice. When preparing your response to this notice, provide a point-by-point response to each of the requirements described. Provide detailed specifications demonstrating that the offered solution meets or exceeds the requirements stated in this notice. Provide any available documents and links to information available on the vendor’s website.

· Value-Added: Vendors may provide information about value-added features, functionality, alternatives, and additionally available components or services that are not specifically identified in the purchase description within the notice.

· Cost: Provide detailed cost information, including any applicable shipping and handling. Responses may include pricing for any offered value-added options.

RESPONSE DEADLINE:

· September 18, 2025, at 10:00 am CT