RFP 130-WTCC1576715556-25TM Assessment Management, Course Evaluation, Accreditation and Credentialing Software System

Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) in Wake County, North Carolina, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 130-WTCC1576715556-25TM for a comprehensive Assessment Management, Course Evaluation, Accreditation and Credentialing Software System. The procurement seeks a cloud-based software solution to support faculty in understanding student learning needs, developing course improvements, evaluating teaching effectiveness, and managing institutional assessment and accreditation processes. The system must integrate with existing platforms including Blackboard Ultra and Ellucian's Colleague student information system, and support multiple assessment types, customizable course evaluations, and real-time reporting while maintaining compliance with educational standards such as FERPA, HIPAA, and ADA. The RFP requires vendors to provide a solution that can centralize assessment, strategic planning, learning outcomes tracking, and credentialing functions for an institution serving over 74,000 students annually. Proposals are due on June 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with a proposed three-year contract term and potential extension options. The evaluation will utilize a best-value approach, allocating 40 points for technical responsiveness, 35 points for key personnel qualifications, 15 points for cost, and 10 points for account management and transition planning.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including references, financial statements, and demonstrate compliance with state procurement requirements. The RFP indicates this is a replacement for a legacy assessment management platform, suggesting potential integration challenges with existing technological infrastructure. Vendors will need to provide a comprehensive cost breakdown including one-time implementation fees, annual licensing, maintenance, hosting, training, and optional value-added services. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the software requirements and the scale of WTCC's operations suggest a significant potential contract value. The college will require vendors to demonstrate technical capabilities, personnel expertise, implementation strategy, and cost-effectiveness to be considered for the contract. The procurement appears open to qualified technology vendors specializing in educational assessment and management software solutions, with a focus on comprehensive, adaptable systems that can support complex institutional assessment needs.