Active SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
AI Summary
Oakland University seeks proposals for an AI chatbot solution with turnkey capabilities and customization options. Suppliers must demonstrate experience, provide references, and submit required documentation by May 5, 2026.
The University’s Technological Services Department (UTS) is soliciting requests for proposals from suppliers for an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot solution. The University favors a turnkey solution that offers standardized templates with the flexibility for custom tailoring. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AC.USA.2447854.C16926626 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 03/31/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Respondents shall provide experienced, qualified, and capable personnel to perform the functions and responsibilities as outlined in the Scope of Services. The Statement of Qualifications/Experience must clearly demonstrate the Proposer's relevant experience providing an AI Chatbot solution. All Respondents shall provide a Statement of Qualifications/Experience that addresses the following: Supplier Requirements – Please respond to each requirement. Organizational data that demonstrates the size scope and capability of the company to handle the University’s specific requirements specified in this RFP Describe Supplier’s experience with different size projects References from three (3) organizations, preferably higher education customers, for which similar services have been performed in the last five (5) years. Responses must include the following OU required documents: A signed copy of the RFP indicating the Supplier agrees to the RFP in its entirety, including Oakland University’s Terms and Conditions Schedule A - Addendum Acknowledgement Schedule B – Insurance Acknowledgement and Certificate (Informational Only) Schedule C – Cost Proposal in Excel format Schedule D – IT Technical Compliance Copy of Contract/Agreement for review (if applicable) Additional/Miscellaneous Information (if applicable) NOTE: Vendors will be required to provide their Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II Report when requested by the University. Failure to submit information in accordance with the RFP requirements and procedures may be cause for disqualification. Not submitting the insurance certificate may cause your company to be disqualified. **Owner Organization**: Oakland University **Solicitation Number**: 00291 **Reference Number**: 0000417104 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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