Opportunity
Kentucky Community And Technical College System Bidlocker #RFP-0355
KCTCS Solicits Cloud Identity Management System Solution for Multi-Institution Network
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
RFP-0355
NAICS
541512
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is seeking proposals for a cloud-hosted Identity Management System Solution to serve its multi-institution network. - Government Buyer: - Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), central office - Products/Services Requested: - Cloud-hosted Identity Management System Solution - Must support over 1.7 million identities and 240,000 active users annually - Required features: - Identity lifecycle management - Identity governance - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) - Single sign-on (SSO) - Integration with PeopleSoft, Blackboard, Office 365, and Active Directory - Scalability and high availability - Compliance with federal and state security standards - Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) - Enhanced user experience - Data Sharing Services - Consultant will process employee data for project purposes - Strict FERPA compliance, data security, breach notification, and data destruction required - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solution must be cloud-hosted and scalable for large user base - Strict data security and privacy requirements, including FERPA compliance - Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) must be met - Integration with existing enterprise systems is mandatory - Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term; advance notice required for price increases - Data sharing agreement mandates data destruction upon contract termination - Contract Structure: - Initial term of five years with options for one-year renewals - Competitive bidding is open to qualified vendors
Description
The solicitation is for an Identity Management System Solution issued by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The project is currently open for bids with a deadline of August 18, 2026. The solicitation includes several documents such as a financial cost worksheet, a data sharing agreement example, and the main RFP document. Interested bidders can find all relevant documents available for download, including a ZIP file containing all attachments.