Description
The University of South Carolina is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive academic scheduling software solution for its Columbia and Beaufort campuses, with the option to expand to additional campuses. The solution must integrate seamlessly with existing systems such as Ellucian Banner, DegreeWorks, CollegeNet 25Live, and Courseleaf modules, and must support customizable workflows, policy enforcement, and user‑friendly interfaces. The contract is anticipated to start on 12/01/2026 and run for an initial one‑year term with three optional one‑year renewals (maximum four years). Deliverables include implementation, data migration, training, ongoing support, and SaaS/hosting services where applicable. The vendor must meet the university’s digital accessibility standards (VPAT) and provide security certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Provide a fully functional academic scheduling platform integrated with Banner, DegreeWorks, 25Live, and Courseleaf.
• Deliver implementation, data migration, training, and support services.
• Offer SaaS or hosted options with required security and accessibility compliance.
• Initial scope covers Columbia and Beaufort campuses; optional expansion later via change orders.
• Contract length up to 4 years (1‑year base + three 1‑year renewal options).
• Submission deadline 09/16/2026; pre‑proposal conference 08/26/2026 (virtual, non‑mandatory).
• Award announcement expected 11/17/2026.