Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered Advising Platform

Texas State University is seeking a qualified firm to design, develop, implement, and provide ongoing support for an AI‑powered academic advising platform. The solution must deliver personalized student guidance, automated schedule generation, risk‑based alerts, and analytics integrated with the university’s Banner SIS and Degree Works systems. The contractor will be responsible for system architecture, AI model development, data integration, user‑interface design for both advisors and students, secure hosting, compliance with FERPA, and a comprehensive training and support plan for university staff. The engagement includes a three‑year initial term with optional one‑year extensions (up to five years total). • Design and build an AI‑driven advising engine that creates optimal student schedules and recommends courses. • Integrate nightly data feeds from Banner SIS and Degree Works, ensuring real‑time updates and compliance with university security standards. • Provide a web‑ and mobile‑responsive portal for students and a dashboard for advisors, including predictive risk modeling and analytics reporting. • Deliver implementation services, pilot testing, user‑acceptance testing, full rollout, training, documentation, and 24/7 support throughout the contract term.