Specifications include, but are not limited to: This request is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to: Evaluate the current and future capacity of the Grand Valley State University centralized Information Technology services. Review the agility, effectiveness and value of the Grand Valley State University Information Technology services. Review Grand Valley State University decentralized technology services for current and future capacity as well as recommendations for a sustainable model for the future. See attached supplemental documents providing additional information to assist in proposal: Information Technology: overview of the unit and services IT Organization – RFP: staffing and responsibilities of IT units as well as budget history Decentralized IT – RFP: identified areas where technology services are being performed The Information Technology department overall mission at Grand Valley State University is to support students’ academic achievement, faculty teaching, research endeavors, and efficient university operations by providing timely and responsive services. Information Technology is divided into four main units consisting of 74 full time staff: Network, Security and Telephony Academic Services and Customer Assistance Enterprise Systems & Supported Applications eLearning & Emerging Technologies