When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $48,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign. The work is located in Champaign, Illinois, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider with expertise in GCC High and Azure Government. Experience supporting government, higher education, or other regulated organizations. Capable of managing Microsoft licensing, renewals, provisioning, and subscription administration. Able to support Production and Test cloud environments and provide ongoing account management.

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Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Champaign, Illinois, United StatesPosted: September 11, 2026Deadline: October 8, 2026

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SUMMARY

The University is seeking a provider for Microsoft 365 GCC High licensing and Azure Government cloud services. The engagement includes provisioning, renewals, PAYG cloud services, additional product ordering, and subscription administration for Production and Test environments.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an authorized Microsoft partner or reseller
Must be authorized to provide Microsoft 365 GCC High licensing under the category 'AOS-G partners GCC and GCC High (under 500 seats)'
Must hold a current Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Bidder Eligibility Number
Must be registered with the Illinois State Board of Elections
Must be a legal entity authorized to transact business in Illinois
Must have financial resources sufficient to ensure performance of the contract
Must provide a designated point of contact for account subscription support within 5 business days of award
Must be able to provide Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government licenses
Must be able to complete the transition of the test portal to the live portal by November 14, 2026

BUDGET

Estimate

$48,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Pre-submission conference: September 15th, 2026

Questions due: September 29th, 2026

Bid opening: October 8th, 2026

Contract start: November 1st, 2026

Transition completion: November 14th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 29, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

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DESCRIPTION

The University seeks a vendor to provide Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government cloud products and services. The scope includes renewal and provisioning of Microsoft 365 GCC High licenses and Azure Government services under a 12-month Pay-As-You-Go arrangement.

The required services will support both Production and Test environments and tenants. The selected vendor must enable the University to order additional Microsoft 365 licenses, Azure Government services, and other applicable Microsoft government cloud services as needed.

The vendor will also provide assistance with license provisioning, renewals, subscription administration, and account management.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $48,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign. The work is located in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider with expertise in GCC High and Azure Government
Experience supporting government, higher education, or other regulated organizations
Capable of managing Microsoft licensing, renewals, provisioning, and subscription administration
Able to support Production and Test cloud environments and provide ongoing account management

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