Media Monitoring and Outreach Platform

The University of Waterloo is seeking proposals for a Media Monitoring and Outreach Platform aimed at enhancing institutional reputation management, strategic communications, and internal reporting. This platform will primarily serve the Media Relations team within University Relations, with some use by Advancement and External Relations departments. It is required to deliver timely access to relevant media coverage, enable flexible reporting capabilities, and comply with both Canadian and University of Waterloo privacy and security standards. The contract term and budget are clearly defined, with the total cost for the initial term not to exceed the maximum budget allocated for three years. Qualified vendors are invited to submit proposals in alignment with the specifications outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP), with the University planning to select a single supplier that meets or exceeds these requirements. The solicitation was posted on January 27, 2026, with responses due by February 23, 2026. Interested parties can access bidding documents through the University’s designated procurement portal and other platforms, some of which may charge fees. The point of contact for this solicitation is the Contracting Authority at the University of Waterloo, reachable via the provided email and phone number.