Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Niche

Francis Marion University seeks to continue its partnership with Niche.com Inc. by awarding a sole‑source contract to provide a comprehensive prospect‑resource system for its Enrollment Department. The system must identify high‑school students who are potential prospects, match them to the university based on interests, and enable direct admission through a seamless, cloud‑based platform that integrates with existing Niche tools, ensuring no loss of prospect interest during transition. The university emphasizes continuity, critical enrollment support, and may consider future updates or alternative solutions after this temporary arrangement. • Deliver a multi‑faceted prospect‑management platform that captures high‑school student interest and facilitates direct admissions. • Ensure seamless integration with current Niche tools to avoid gaps in prospect data. • Provide a cloud‑based or hosted solution that supports enrollment staff workflows and data continuity. • Maintain service continuity while the university evaluates longer‑term prospect‑resourcing options.