Electronic Research Administration System

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit and evaluate proposals to procure a robust Electronic Research Administration (eRA) modular system with a focus on higher education. The vendor-hosted solution must offer the ability to cover all facets of NIU research administration and compliance within one software package and vendor. Vendor must be able to migrate all data and current processes in a timely manner that does not interrupt business processes with a go-live date of July 1, 2019.
As there is a 20% BEP goal set, the BEP Utilization Plan and the BEP Letter of Intent have been attached to this notice for prospective vendors' convenience.
Submit 6 copies of the response as defined in the specifications. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof. Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents. Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office. This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval. Illinois Department of Human Rights(IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable. The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000