Credit Mobility Technology System (CMTS)

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) is seeking proposals for a cloud-based Credit Mobility Technology System (CMTS) to facilitate course transfer and learning validation across the state's 33 public higher education institutions. The solicitation, numbered 5400028756, requires a comprehensive technology platform that will provide course equivalency mapping, prior learning assessment recognition, reverse transfer exploration, and transfer pathway visualization. Vendors must submit a technical proposal and separate pricing proposal, with mandatory requirements including a fully functional live sandbox environment demonstrating core functionalities with 99.9% uptime. The evaluation will be weighted across five key areas: Technical Capabilities and Services with Sandbox Environment (45 points), Implementation Plan/Installation/Support (20 points), Qualifications and Experience (20 points), Price (15 points), and Risk (5 points), totaling 105 points. Critical deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on November 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with questions due by 5:00 PM ET that same day, and proposal submissions due January 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The anticipated contract award date is March 27, 2026, with an initial one-year term and four optional renewal periods, creating a potential maximum contract duration of five years from April 8, 2026, to April 7, 2031.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and maintain cybersecurity insurance with $5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate limits. The system will replace the previously used SCTrack transfer portal, indicating no current incumbent vendor for the CMTS. Contractors are required to comply with FERPA requirements and provide comprehensive support, including telephone, email, and web-based assistance with a two-hour callback during business hours. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the system—covering implementation, licensing, maintenance, support, training, and consulting services—suggests a significant investment in modernizing course transfer infrastructure across South Carolina's public higher education institutions. The contract will be awarded to the single highest-ranked responsive and responsible offeror, emphasizing technical capability and comprehensive service delivery over lowest cost.