API Services for Wayne RESA Developed Enterprise Planning (E

Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (Wayne RESA) in Michigan is requesting proposals for API services to support its in-house Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system called SMART, with proposals due September 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams.

The scope calls for design, development, and implementation of a secure, scalable API layer that integrates the SMART system with third-party applications, cloud services, and partner systems to enable real-time data exchange and reduce administrative overhead and technical silos. Respondents must be qualified to design and implement enterprise-grade API architecture with security and scalability requirements appropriate to an ERP environment supporting a regional educational service agency.

The anticipated contract start is October or November 2026. The solicitation applies NIGP Commodity Codes 204, 918, 920, 9II, ITH, and ITS. Questions are due September 4, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with answers provided by September 11, 2026. The pre-proposal meeting is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Proposals received after the deadline will be disqualified.

The RFP is issued through Bidnet Direct's MITN Purchasing System; vendors must register to access the complete proposal documents and submit responses through that platform. Inquiries should be directed to Stacey Shaw at purchasing@resa.net. The Bidnet Direct MITN Vendor Support Team is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time at 800-835-4603, option 2. The solicitation schedule is subject to change, with all modifications posted through the Bidnet Direct MITN Purchasing System.