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Kent State University RFP for Enterprise Workload Automation and Application Scheduling Platform

Kent State University is seeking proposals for an enterprise workload automation and application scheduling platform to support its multi-campus digital infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Kent State University Procurement Department - Contact: Lawrence W. McWilliams III, C.P.M., Director - Products/Services Requested: - Enterprise workload automation and application scheduling platform - Must provide centralized job scheduling, workflow automation, real-time monitoring, and integration with enterprise systems (notably Ellucian Banner) - Includes assessment, planning, data and workflow migration, testing, transition to production, role-based access control, scalability, and compliance with security and accessibility standards - Implementation and configuration services for the platform - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; open to all qualified providers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Platform must integrate with Ellucian Banner and other enterprise systems - Compliance with public-sector security, accessibility, and procurement standards is required - Proposals must be submitted electronically via DynamicForms - Vendor presentations or interviews may be required during evaluation - The contract term is three years, with up to two one-year renewal options (maximum five years) - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Kent State University main campus (Kent, Ohio) - Seven regional campuses across Northeast Ohio - College of Podiatric Medicine (Independence, Ohio) - Urban and Professional Academic Centers (Cleveland, Columbus, New York City)

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Kent State University is soliciting proposals for the purchase of an enterprise workload automation and application scheduling platform. The procurement aims to implement a system that supports workload automation and scheduling across the university's digital infrastructure. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The university reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may request new proposals if deemed in its best interest. Contact for inquiries is Larry McWilliams, Director of the Procurement Department at Kent State University.

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