CCRI One-Card Solutions

The Community College of Rhode Island is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive one-card platform solution to enhance the user experience for students, faculty, and staff across its four main campuses in Warwick, Providence, Newport, and Lincoln, as well as satellite locations in Westerly and Woonsocket. The selected vendor will provide all necessary software, licenses, equipment, on-site installation, system integration, and training. Key technical requirements include support for Apple and Google Wallet mobile credentials, ADA-compliant self-service processes, and high-quality card production utilizing barcode, magnetic-stripe, and contactless technologies. The system must integrate with Banner SIS, Papercut, Micros/Aramark, and Barnes and Noble College, while maintaining compliance with FERPA, PCI, and various cybersecurity and data governance standards. Proposals are evaluated using a weighted point system totaling 106 points, covering technical qualifications, a work plan, an interview and demonstration, cost, and bonus points for Minority, Women, and Disability Business Enterprise participation. To advance through the evaluation phases, vendors must meet specific minimum score thresholds for the technical proposal and the combined technical and interview phases. The submission process requires a technical proposal limited to six pages, a detailed cost proposal, and a completed ISBE participation plan. The solicitation was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026.