Request for Information for Access Control Solutions
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
Request For Information Issued: August 25th, 2026
Deadline for Questions: September 2nd, 2026
Deadline for Issuing Addenda: September 4th, 2026
Request For Information Due: September 22nd, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
St. Francis Xavier University
DESCRIPTION
The organization is seeking information from vendors regarding modern access control solutions suitable for a higher education environment. The requested platform should support online and offline access control, multiple credential technologies, user administration and permission management, monitoring, reporting, auditing, emergency management, and lockdown functionality.
The solution should address the needs of large campuses, including student residence access management and student lifecycle processes such as move-in, move-out, and room changes. Relevant capabilities also include integration with campus card and payment systems, video management and security platforms, open APIs and integration frameworks, and cloud, hybrid, or on-premises deployment models.
Respondents should provide information on hosting architecture, data residency options, cybersecurity controls, migration methodologies, cloud-based access management, and digital identity initiatives. All questions must be submitted no later than September 2, 2026, and the RFI deadline is September 22, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 2, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by St. Francis Xavier University. The work is located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Access control and physical security technology provider
- Experience serving universities, colleges, or large campus environments
- Expertise in student residence access and lifecycle management
- Proven integration capabilities with campus cards, payments, video, and identity systems
- Ability to deliver cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments
- Strong cybersecurity, data residency, and migration expertise
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