When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $90,000.

It was issued by Grand Valley State University. The work is located in Allendale, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Higher-education technology and student engagement platform provider. Experience developing personalized orientation or lifecycle engagement ecosystems. Demonstrated SIS and CRM integration readiness. In-house content strategy, instructional design, video production, and post-production capabilities. Expertise in responsive web and mobile experiences, analytics, and branded interface design.

Online Orientation Ecosystem (Closed)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Allendale, Michigan, United StatesPosted: August 1, 2026Deadline: August 14, 2026

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SUMMARY

A vendor is sought to develop and support a branded, mobile-responsive online orientation ecosystem serving diverse student populations from recruitment through degree completion. The solution should include personalized content, SIS and CRM integration readiness, analytics, and comprehensive creative and video production services.

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BUDGET

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$90,000

TIMELINE

RFP Posted: July 31st, 2026

Deadline for Supplier Questions: August 6th, 2026

Deadline to Answer Supplier Questions: August 7th, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submission: August 14th, 2026

Initial Evaluation & Scoring: 2 Business Days post-submission

IT Security & Technical Review: 3 Business Days (Concurrent with Evaluation)

Award Decision & Contract Execution: August 20th, 2026

Implementation Fee Invoiced: August 31st, 2026

Platform Launch / Project Completion: December 31st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 6, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Grand Valley State University

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide a comprehensive, scalable online orientation ecosystem that delivers personalized orientation experiences for multiple student populations. The platform will serve as a lifecycle engagement tool supporting students across key decision points from recruitment through degree completion, including admission, enrollment, onboarding, and early transition.

The ecosystem must support the creation and management of distinct orientation experiences within a single platform and function responsively on major web browsers and mobile devices using iOS and Android. Required capabilities include platform programming, profile-directed content configuration, readiness for integration with student information systems and customer relationship management platforms, real-time analytics, and reporting.

The engagement also includes content development, scriptwriting, slide design, branded interface design, consultation, creative direction, production planning, and professional video production and post-production editing. Questions must be submitted by August 6, 2026, and proposals are due August 14, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $90,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Grand Valley State University. The work is located in Allendale, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Higher-education technology and student engagement platform provider
Experience developing personalized orientation or lifecycle engagement ecosystems
Demonstrated SIS and CRM integration readiness
In-house content strategy, instructional design, video production, and post-production capabilities
Expertise in responsive web and mobile experiences, analytics, and branded interface design

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