AVCF Anaplan Managed Services

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF) is soliciting an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 10202026) for Anaplan managed services and staff augmentation to support its Finance and Administration portfolio. The selected contractor will provide an embedded team to operate, maintain, and expand the university's Anaplan environment, specifically supporting budget development, in-year forecasting, and commitment planning. The scope of work encompasses application support, defect resolution, performance optimization, and the design and build of new models, integrations, and workflows. The required staffing capacity includes 2,080 hours for an Anaplan Model Builder, 1,040 hours for a Solution Architect, 260 hours for a Project Manager, and 104 hours for Executive Oversight. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible bidder who meets all mandatory minimum qualifications, with evaluation based solely on the price or discount provided on the Official Bid Price Sheet. Bidders must provide evidence of organizational Anaplan experience, comparable managed-services engagements, a detailed staffing roster, and three professional references. The contract requires compliance with various federal and state regulations, including Section 508 web accessibility, GDPR for European Union data, and specific Arkansas state certifications regarding boycotts of Israel and certain energy or firearms industries. Performance must commence within ten calendar days of final contract execution, and all products are shipped FOB Point of Destination. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CST.