Description
The University of Washington is issuing a Request for Information to collect detailed data on commercial Student Information System (SIS) solutions. The university seeks insight into product capabilities, architecture, licensing models, implementation ecosystems, AI/automation features, integration points, and cost structures to inform a future multi‑year SIS transformation program. This RFI is an information‑gathering phase only; no binding proposals or pricing are required.
• Scope: Gather vendor‑level information on SIS software (features, architecture, licensing, implementation approach, AI/automation, accessibility, security, and integration with existing UW systems such as Workday, Slate, Canvas, and uAchieve.
• Timeline: RFI posted 9/9/2026; questions due 10/23/2026; response submission deadline 10/23/2026. Responses remain valid for 180 days.
• Eligibility & Process: Open to any SIS software vendor able to serve a large, multi‑campus public university in Washington State. Responses are submitted via UW’s Workday Strategic Sourcing portal; the RFI does not obligate UW to award a contract.