RFP11012024 - Research Administration Support Services

**Summary of the University of Arkansas RFI for News Publishing Content Management System:** The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is seeking information from potential vendors for a news publishing content management system (CMS). The university currently manages its online news presence through an in-house developed CMS and aims to transition to a vendor-supported system without compromising functionality and gaining efficiencies. **Key Points:** - The RFI is not a commitment to issue a formal RFP in the future, and no contract will be awarded directly from this RFI. - Responses to the RFI are due by 2:30 p.m. CST on February 05, 2025, and should be submitted electronically. - The university encourages complete responses from all knowledgeable parties, and further discussions may be held with one or more respondents if deemed in the best interest of the university. - The RFI questionnaire covers various aspects, including organization and ownership, technical requirements, content management and publishing, user and access management, SEO and analytics, security and compliance, support and maintenance, costs and licensing, and case studies and references. - Respondents are encouraged to provide additional pertinent information not covered in the RFI. - The university emphasizes that responses will not be reviewed on a competitive basis, and no formal results will be published.