Specifications include, but are not limited to: UNCP seeks to implement updated, efficient, and automated system for assigning academic classroom space, creating course schedule offerings, and the availability and request of event space. This system must be dynamic, user-friendly, provide real-time data and integrate with Banner 9. The goal is to create the best possible user experience for the requestor as well as the facility manager and to generate and present accurate, useful analytics to impact student retention and graduation rates. This project will deliver operational efficiencies for assigning and utilizing classroom space as well as event space. Additionally, this project will garner analytics that help academic departments create more efficient course offerings to fulfill student demand and progression. UNCP’s goal is to start implementation after the RFP is awarded. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive Academic Room and Scheduling Software system and Event Space Scheduling that includes, but is not limited to, the following features: Academic & Event scheduling and reporting; User-friendly interface for administrators to create, modify, and manage room schedules; Classroom optimization algorithm with room scheduling preferences; Room validation; Multi-term scheduling; Exam scheduling; Automated conflict resolution and notification system; Customizable features to accommodate various room types, time constraints, and user roles; Event request forms with separate approval workflows for each; Real-time access to schedules for students, faculty, and staff; Reporting capabilities to analyze room utilization and scheduling trends; Support using Microsoft Azure for Single Sign On/MFA; Academic analytics and reporting; Registration monitoring: Ability to monitor fill rates in real time and against historical data; Course demand forecasting; Student demand forecasting, predictive demand analytics; Faculty load assessment; Program pathway management; Seamless integration with existing academic management systems and databases, specifically Banner 9; Integrate with Visix ePaper; Integrate with BraveConnect (https://uncp.presence.io); Ongoing technical support; Cost breakdown, including licensing, implementation, and ongoing support/maintenance fees; Online Scheduling; Booking Rules...