University of Kansas Ionwave #3218704

KUCR Seeks Vendors for Kite Suite Consulting and Technical Services Pool

The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. (KUCR) is seeking to establish a pre-qualified pool of vendors for consulting and technical services supporting the Kite Suite, a web-based assessment system. - Government Buyer: - University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. (KUCR) - Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS) within the Achievement and Assessment Institute (AAI) - Products/Services Requested: - Management Information Systems (MIS) consulting - Systems integration - Software development and maintenance - Operations analysis - Database administration - Project management - Quality assurance - Support desk services - Assessment development (item writing, assessment literacy, psychometrics) - Technical Environment: - Java, JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, MVC frameworks - PostgreSQL, AWS, RESTful APIs, SQL, Kendo UI - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0, Section 508) - Background checks for personnel - Adherence to KU travel and expense reimbursement policies - Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience and provide references - No specific OEMs or product part numbers; this is a services-focused solicitation - Contract Structure: - Master Services Agreement (MSA) with no guaranteed work - Project-specific solicitations will be issued to the pre-qualified pool as needs arise

Description

The University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. (KUCR) is soliciting qualifications from vendors for inclusion in the Kite Consulting Services Initiative. The Kite Suite is a comprehensive assessment system supporting content delivery, educator management of student data, assessment delivery, and reporting of student results through a secure web-based system. This RFP aims to establish and maintain a pre-qualified vendor pool for consulting and related technical services in support of the Kite system. Vendors approved will enter into a Master Services Agreement with the University of Kansas, qualifying them for future project-specific solicitations but not guaranteeing work awards.

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