Request for Proposal ePortfolio System

The University of Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number MW02242023 for an ePortfolio system, with the procurement period running from March 1, 2023, at 8:00 AM EST to March 31, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. The university seeks a comprehensive digital platform to promote and document student curricular and co-curricular learning, support institutional and programmatic assessment and accreditation efforts, and provide flexible capabilities for digital credentials and badging. The ePortfolio system must enable comprehensive tracking of student achievements, facilitate institutional reporting, and support flexible digital credential management. Vendors must submit their proposals through the HuskyBuy self-service online portal, with all technical questions and bid-related assistance directed to Elaine Dumas, the designated contact person. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be specified by the winning vendor. Interested vendors can access the full bid document through the online portal and are encouraged to carefully review the technical requirements and submission guidelines.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The solicitation is open to all vendors without apparent limitations. Notably, the RFP does not disclose an estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific pricing expectations. The university has not defined any line items or predefined questions for the bid, leaving vendors significant flexibility in crafting their proposals. Potential bidders should focus on demonstrating how their ePortfolio system can meet the university's comprehensive requirements for student learning documentation, assessment support, and digital credentialing.