When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 11, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by University Of Maine System. The work is located in Maine, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

EdTech or higher education technology provider. Experience delivering virtual orientation, onboarding, or student engagement platforms. Strong capabilities in multimedia content, accessibility, personalization, and analytics. Proven integration experience with single sign-on and Salesforce TargetX. Ability to support university branding, scalability, and enterprise administration.

Student Virtual Orientation Solution (Due August 31, 2026)

Overview

Software, Web & Mobile Development

Maine, United StatesPosted: August 5, 2026Deadline: August 31, 2026

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SUMMARY

The institution seeks a branded, accessible virtual orientation and onboarding platform with multimedia content, personalized pathways, analytics, administrative controls, and integrations with single sign-on and Salesforce TargetX. The solution should support recruitment, onboarding, student success, and operational efficiency.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate the solution is currently built and deployable in production use by 10 or more higher education clients
Must support Microsoft Entra SAML 2.0 or Microsoft Entra OpenID Connect Single Sign On
Must conform to WCAG 2.1 Level A and Level AA accessibility standards
Must not depend on future product releases, beta functionality, or custom development
Must provide a full completed Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT)
Must complete the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Tool (HECVAT) Full version
Must maintain specific insurance coverage including Cyber Liability Insurance
Must be able to deliver a completely asynchronous online orientation platform
Must provide a daily completion report deliverable by download and secure file transfer

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Deadline for Written Inquiries: August 11th, 2026

Deadline for Responses: August 14th, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submission: August 31st, 2026

Estimated Respondent Presentation: Week of September 14th, 2026

Award Announcement: September 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 11, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

University Of Maine System

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DESCRIPTION

The institution is seeking a comprehensive, multimedia-rich virtual orientation and onboarding platform to support student recruitment, welcome, transition, and success initiatives. The solution should provide an engaging, scalable, and modern digital experience that improves organizational efficiency and reduces staff workload.

The platform must include robust administrative controls, real-time analytics, and enterprise integrations limited to single sign-on and Salesforce TargetX customer relationship management data delivery. It should offer a configurable and accessible interface aligned with university branding, interactive multimedia content, personalized learning pathways for multiple user groups, progress tracking, checklists, resource hubs, and search-enabled frequently asked questions.

All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than August 11, 2026. The proposal deadline is August 31, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 11, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $250,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of Maine System. The work is located in Maine, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: EdTech or higher education technology provider
Experience delivering virtual orientation, onboarding, or student engagement platforms
Strong capabilities in multimedia content, accessibility, personalization, and analytics
Proven integration experience with single sign-on and Salesforce TargetX
Ability to support university branding, scalability, and enterprise administration

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