The vendor is required to provide cloud-based credential and transactional solution with related services.
- Real-time solution that supports access credentialing (mobile and card), online photo submission, patron-facing account management, meal plan and stored value accounts, and robust integration capabilities with other campus systems.
- Credentialing and account management
• Provide secure access credentialing via mobile devices and physical cards.
• Enable online photo submission with customizable workflows, automated validation, and Realtime feedback.
• Deliver a patron-facing portal and app for account management, including balance checks, transaction history, deposits, meal plan purchases and changes, card lost and found reporting, and guest account access.
• Support real-time permissions, customizable notifications, and administrative reporting.
- Patron transactions and meal plans
• Facilitate peer-to-peer dollar transfers and meal donations through the online portal, with customizable rules and account types.
• Enable purchase and modification of meal plans, including proration, start and end dates, and multiple plan types.
• Integrate automated billing to university systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Support off-campus programs, conferences, discounts, and dynamic split tender functionality.
- System integrations
• Provide APIs or equivalent methods for data exchange with campus systems, including compatibility with Fargo connect and multi-tech card issuance.
• Identify current and potential integration partners.
- Administration and reporting
• Offer web-based administrative access with role-based security controls.
• Enable editing and management of patron records, photos, and custom attributes.
• Provide dashboard and reporting capabilities, including real-time and scheduled reports, audit trails, and data exports.
• Support remote administration and troubleshooting.
- System requirements
• Deliver a cloud-based solution utilizing single sign-on (SSO) with high availability (99.9% uptime).
• Ensure compatibility with multiple browsers and devices, including iPad and tablet admin functionality.
• Support offline transaction logging and negative balances (as defined by university policy).
• Manage multiple credential types and automate user imports and updates.
- Support and service level agreement
• Provide 24x7 emergency support with a 1-hour response time, dedicated account management, and clear escalation procedures.
• Ensure regular updates, bug fixes, and enhancements with minimal service disruption.
- Security and compliance:
• The system must comply with local, state, and federal security standards as well as soc2 documentation requirements.
• System compliant with acts, and red flag regulation requirements
• System support two-factor authentication like Cas, shibboleth, or SAML
• Undergo regular security audits and provide documentation upon request.
- Accessibility requirements
• The platform must comply with the web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 aa standard or higher.
• Ensure compatibility with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technologies.
• Provide alternate text for all non-text content and ensure readable, high-contrast visual design.
• Support accessible form fields, error identification, and instructions.
• Offer documentation and testing results demonstrating accessibility compliance.
• Commit to ongoing monitoring and updates to maintain accessibility as standards evolve.
• Include accessibility support in user training and documentation.
- Pre-Proposal Conference Date: November 7, 2025
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