Net price calculator

The State of South Carolina, specifically the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education (SBTCE)/SC Technical College System (SCTCS), is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Net Price Calculator (NPC) to be utilized across its 16 technical colleges. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) focused on developing a web-based solution that enables prospective and current students to estimate their total cost of attendance after financial aid and grants are applied. The NPC must be user-friendly, mobile-responsive, ADA/508 compliant, and include advanced features such as multi-lingual options, robust data privacy/security protocols, and multi-factor authentication. Key deliverables include a fully integrated, real-time calculation system that can seamlessly connect with existing institutional systems. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scale, with 70 points allocated to the technical proposal, 20 points to pricing, and 10 points to the executive summary. The solicitation was issued on 04/17/2025, with proposals due by 05/14/2025 at 10:00 AM EST, and the initial contract period is estimated to run from 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2030, with potential automatic one-year renewals. The top three responsive offerors will be required to provide a virtual demonstration of their proposal, tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation, potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities and pricing strategies. The contract will cover all 16 technical colleges within the SC Technical College System, suggesting a potentially significant market opportunity. Travel expenses will be the sole responsibility of the contractor, with no reimbursement provided by the state. The solicitation indicates a desire for a sophisticated technological solution that can handle complex financial calculations across multiple institutions. Although no incumbent vendor was identified, the RFP suggests integration with existing institutional systems will be a critical requirement. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the five-year potential contract term and multi-college scope indicate a substantial potential contract value. Vendors should be prepared to submit comprehensive pricing for the entire contract period, including a breakdown for the initial period and each potential renewal year.