About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Community College of Rhode Island seeks proposals for a comprehensive, flexible, and cost-effective one-card platform solution across its four main campuses and satellite locations. The contractor must provide all equipment, software, licenses, on-site installation, training, and integrations with campus systems, including the Banner student information system and PaperCut printing services. The solution requires campus credential and access management, photo capture and issuance controls, stored-value payments, and a mobile digital credential application. Eligibility is limited to onshore United States organizations, with offsite work performance noted. Vendors must submit a technical proposal covering staff qualifications, vendor capability with at least three references, a work plan, approach and methodology, and a separate cost proposal with required business enterprise participation forms. Technical proposals must earn at least 40 out of 50 points to qualify for an interview and demonstration, and the combined technical and interview score must reach 56 out of 70 points to advance to cost evaluation. Potential award points total 100, plus up to six bonus points for ISBE participation. Offerors must submit all questions by November 18, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Community College of Rhode Island
- Solicitation No.
- RFP27007117
Scope of work
- Comprehensive one-card platform and credential management solution
- Self-service identity verification and remote photo approval
- Mobile credentials supporting Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
- Card production equipment and self-service printing kiosks
- Integrations with Banner SIS, PaperCut, Micros, and campus bookstores
- Centralized administrative controls, reporting, and audit trails
- Security compliance including FERPA, PCI, encryption, and data retention standards
- Hardware installation, training, warranty coverage, and maintenance support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Staff Qualifications | 10 Points |
| Capability, Capacity, and Qualifications | 10 Points |
| Work Plan | 15 Points |
| Approach / Methodology | 15 Points |
| Interview / Demonstration | 20 Points |
| Cost Proposal | 30 Points |
| ISBE Proposal | 6 Bonus Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience as a campus card services provider
- Minimum of three relevant client references
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Resumes or CVs of key staff
- Client references
- Cost Proposal (Attachment A)
- MBE, WBE, and / or Disability Business Enterprise Participation Plan form(s)
How to submit
- Instructions
- Technical proposal narrative is limited to 6 pages, excluding appendices and resumes of key staff.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Campuses in Warwick, Providence, Newport, Lincoln, and satellite campuses in Westerly and Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
