University Of Maine Maineuniversity #2026-097

University of Maine System Seeks Student Virtual Orientation Platform

The University of Maine System is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Student Virtual Orientation Solution to serve its multi-campus public university system. - Government Buyer: - University of Maine System, Office of Strategic Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Fully asynchronous, multimedia-rich online orientation and onboarding platform for new undergraduate students - Platform must support academic advising, onboarding, campus tours, peer engagement, counseling appointments, financial aid support, and more - Must include configurable interface with University branding, interactive multimedia content, personalized learning pathways, progress tracking, checklists, resource hubs, and multilingual support - Integration required with Microsoft Entra SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect Single Sign On and Salesforce TargetX CRM - Must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA accessibility standards - Daily completion reporting and robust administrative controls for university staff - No requirement for integration with student information or ERP systems; no vendor software to be installed within university enterprise systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have at least 10 higher education clients using the solution in production - Solution must be asynchronous and accessible to diverse learners, including first-time online and adult students - Real-time analytics and reporting capabilities - Annual licensing and maintenance, with options for additional services and multi-year renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The University of Maine System is soliciting proposals for a Student Virtual Orientation Solution. The procurement aims to implement an engaging, scalable, and modern asynchronous online orientation platform to replace traditional in-person new student orientation. The solution should support recruitment, onboarding, student success, and organizational efficiency, covering academic advising, welcome sessions, peer engagement, counseling appointments, financial aid support, and campus tours. The contractor will be responsible for development, configuration, testing, and maintenance of integrations, with specific technical requirements including support for Microsoft Entra SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect Single Sign On.

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