MK26-16 Virtual Job Fair Platform

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Workforce Services, is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive virtual job fair platform through RFP #MK26-16. The platform must enable seamless connections between employers and job seekers to support Utah's economic stabilization, with a requirement to be fully operational and customized by April 1, 2026. Key deliverables include a mobile-friendly, web-accessible platform with unlimited event, user, and employer booth capacity, featuring job seeker profile creation, resume uploads, employer booth personalization, secure chat and video functionality, and comprehensive analytics reporting. The procurement will result in a single contract award to the most responsive and responsible vendor, with evaluation criteria spanning technical requirements (70% of total score, 1,350 points) and cost considerations (30% of total score, 578.6 points). Vendors must meet nine mandatory minimum requirements, including GovRAMP certification (Core within 12 months, Moderate Authorized within 24 months), 128-bit encryption, and compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The proposal submission deadline is January 27, 2026, with all questions to be submitted through the U3P system during the designated question and answer period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract term is three years, with vendors required to guarantee pricing for one year and provide dedicated support and training throughout the engagement. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the platform must integrate with existing state technology infrastructure and comply with Utah government data privacy and security requirements. Contractors must maintain comprehensive cyber security insurance with aggregate limits ranging from $2 million for low-risk data to $10 million for high-risk data. All employees accessing secure facilities or state data must pass federal criminal background checks and 10-panel drug tests at the contractor's expense. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the cost evaluation will be structured to award maximum points to the lowest-priced proposal, with other bids receiving proportional points based on their cost differential from the lowest bid. The platform must ensure all state data remains stored, processed, and destroyed within United States borders.