RFI UWL-2404

The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (UWL) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) UWL-2404 seeking off-the-shelf Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for a PeopleSoft mobile user interface that will integrate with existing student-facing applications. The primary objective is to procure a mobile solution that enables students and administrators to access account information and perform transactions such as course registration, payment processing, account balance viewing, schedule management, and degree planning. The RFI solicits comprehensive information across multiple domains, including company background, technical specifications, system management capabilities, implementation processes, reporting generation, and product licensing options. Key deliverables include a fully functional mobile interface compatible with UWL's current technological ecosystem. Critical deadlines include supplier questions due by March 11, 2024, with anticipated state responses by March 15, 2024, and final RFI responses due on March 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Vendor presentations are tentatively scheduled for mid-April 2024, and the university will use the gathered information to potentially develop a competitive procurement or select a supplier from existing consortium contracts.

The RFI does not explicitly limit participation to specific enterprise types, though the accompanying DOA-3832 form indicates potential preferences for minority-owned businesses, disabled veteran-owned businesses, and work centers employing persons with severe disabilities. Respondents must complete the DOA-3832 form, which requires detailed references, compliance certifications, and disclosure of proprietary information in accordance with Wisconsin's Open Records Law. The university requires vendors to submit comprehensive pricing information, including licensing structures, maintenance and support costs, implementation services, and training expenses, though these are intended for strategic analysis and do not represent final contractual requirements. No specific contract award value or budget range was disclosed in the documentation. The procurement seeks to replace or enhance existing student-facing technological infrastructure, with a focus on creating a more accessible and user-friendly mobile interface for the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse's PeopleSoft system.