Specifications include, but are not limited to: The University of Arizona is expanding our web development and mobile application delivery presence. This evolution will require a variety of support approaches to ensure the success of our services. In addition to our existing support teams, we may seek to leverage services from private industry to assure we meet the demand. Currently, our web development and mobile application delivery occur on multiple platforms, meeting a variety of student, faculty and staff needs. Accordingly, we do not at the current time envision a "one size fits all" set of services, and instead may engage, through this formal procurement process, multiple industry partners offering a variety of services to be utilized as appropriate to particular program needs. This approach will allow us the greatest level of flexibility, and the opportunity to create a truly transformative experience for our institution. With that goal in mind, we are launching a formal Request for Proposal process to facilitate the evaluation and selection of either one or multiple providers whom we could engage in an ongoing basis to provide such services. Once appropriate agreements are in place, the services may be employed according to the particular needs of a given college, department, unit or program, or as the University deems appropriate. 5.2.1 Limiting Criteria (Pass/Fail). Vendors please note that at the sole discretion of the University, vendor proposals will not be further evaluated if these Limiting Criteria are not met: Company business model aligns with UA needs Responsive, timely, flexible & solutions oriented business practice. Strong industry reputation and financial stability Highly responsive to the needs of Higher Education Stable technology platforms, delivery and support services Compliance with all UA privacy, practice & system policies & requirements Adherence to RFP Form Instructions and limitations (Section 5.4) An established presence of consultant workforce within the U.S. to enable fast response and shorter critical response time
