Ohio University - Search SAAS for University Website

Ohio University is seeking proposals for a cloud‑based Search Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) solution to power its public website. The selected vendor will provide a hosted search platform, integrate it with the university’s content management system, ensure scalability, deliver ongoing maintenance, and supply user training and support. The contract will be administered through the university’s e‑Sourcing platform and must comply with all applicable university policies. • Scope includes licensing, implementation, integration, and support for a searchable university website. • Vendor must provide a SaaS solution that can index diverse content types (HTML, PDFs, multimedia). • Required features: relevance ranking, faceted navigation, analytics dashboard, mobile responsiveness, and compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1). • Deliverables: project plan, configuration, testing, rollout, training materials, and 12‑month post‑implementation support. • Proposals must be submitted electronically by 9/25/2026; questions due by 9/4/2026.