10302026

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF) is soliciting proposals for a turnkey, cloud-based, multi-tenant Faculty Information System (FIS) to support approximately 1,500 faculty members and 150 administrators. The required SaaS platform must replace existing web-based and SharePoint systems, providing integrated modules for faculty profiles, activity reporting, annual and third-year reviews, promotion and tenure evaluations, and workload and effort tracking. Technical requirements include a documented API, MFA-enabled access for external reviewers, and hosting in U.S. datacenters with SOC 2-type controls and compliance with FERPA, GDPR, and WCAG accessibility standards. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified and responsible firm based on a weighted evaluation: 50 points for the technical proposal, 30 points for cost, and 20 points for respondent qualifications. Proposals must be submitted digitally by December 15, 2026, at 2:30 PM CST, including a signed original and a redacted copy if proprietary information is included. The scope of services encompasses software configuration, data migration, and training, with performance milestones set at three and six months from the commencement date. The University will evaluate the best overall proposal, considering the respondent's ability to provide adequate service and their experience with R1 or comparable higher education institutions.