Career Services Management

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is seeking a comprehensive Career Services Management Software as a Service (SaaS) solution through Request for Proposal (RFP) #3596-10. The procurement targets a robust software platform capable of supporting career services management across ten colleges and multiple education centers. Required software capabilities include student and employer contact management, work-based experience tracking, event management, system integration, advanced reporting, career assessments, and support for diverse user populations such as students, community members, and alumni. The RFP was released on October 28, 2025, with vendor questions due by November 10, 2025, and proposals required to be electronically submitted through the Bonfire Procurement Portal by 3:00 P.M. Arizona Local Time on December 4, 2025. The district anticipates a contract award in February 2026, with an initial three-year contract term and potential for two additional one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract duration of five years. MCCCD's procurement strategy emphasizes finding a strategic partner that can provide innovative solutions addressing budget constraints, decreased student enrollment, and significant state funding cuts.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the RFP suggests the district is open to innovative proposals from qualified vendors that can demonstrate value-added offerings and creative problem-solving approaches. The procurement appears to be unrestricted, welcoming proposals from technology vendors specializing in career services management software. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documents, though the successful vendor must demonstrate capabilities for integrating with existing institutional systems. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or award value, indicating potential flexibility in pricing and solution configurations. Interested vendors must register an account on the Bonfire Procurement Portal (https://maricopa.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities) to access complete RFP documentation, with technical support available through Bonfire's support email (Support@GoBonfire.com). The district's primary evaluation criteria appear to center on the software's comprehensive capabilities, innovative features, and potential to support the institution's educational mission while maximizing operational efficiencies.