Fundraising and Engagement Platform

The Virginia Tech solicitation seeks a cloud-based Software as a Service platform to support its annual Giving Day fundraising initiative, a key element of its philanthropic efforts. The contract, identified by solicitation number 722942601, is open from November 4, 2025, with proposals due by December 2, 2025, and is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000. The procurement emphasizes compliance with Virginia conflict of interest laws and requests offerors to disclose SWaM (Small, Women-owned, Minority-owned) business certification status. The primary point of contact is Dean Ramsey, the Procurement Officer, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract’s scope centers on providing a secure, scalable, cloud-hosted platform to facilitate donor engagement and support the university’s advancement activities, though detailed technical specifications are contained within an referenced RFP document. The contractual framework does not specify federal or state clauses, inspection or acceptance procedures, or detailed pricing schedules in the available documentation. Instead, it relies on the referenced RFP ("RFP 722942601.docx") for instructions, scope, and proposal submission details. There are no explicit packaging, marking, shipping, or delivery requirements, consistent with the SaaS nature of the solution. Administrative details are limited, with only the procurement officer’s contact information provided; no specific contract type, performance period, or place of performance is explicitly outlined in the available materials. The evaluation criteria and award methodology are not detailed, indicating that further information resides within the full RFP document. Overall, the procurement aims to acquire a robust, cloud-based engagement platform to enhance Virginia Tech’s fundraising capabilities, with key procedural and regulatory requirements centered on Virginia law and supplier diversity considerations.