Student Success and Mentoring Software Platform

The University of Houston-Downtown is seeking proposals for a cloud-based mentoring and student success software platform to enhance student engagement, persistence, and retention.

Texas SmartBuy Member 784


General
Closed (past due)
784-26-2682
Jul 07, 2026 08:00 PM
Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 4 × 1 year options
Small BusinessOther
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
Contact
Trenton Hernandez
hernandeztr@uhd.edu
+17132237995
Main Street, Houston, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
University of Houston-Downtown, Purchasing Department, Attn: Trenton Hernandez, One Main Street, Suite S970, Houston, TX 77002
Description

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide a cloud-based mentoring and student success software platform that supports student engagement, belonging, persistence, retention, and overall student success initiatives. The University seeks a comprehensive solution capable of facilitating mentoring relationships through automated matching, communication, reporting, assessment, and program management tools. The platform should support scalable mentoring programs designed to foster meaningful connections among students and provide support for a variety of student success initiatives. The desired solution should assist the University in creating and managing mentoring programs that promote student engagement, enhance student experience, and support institutional goals related to persistence, retention, and completion. The platform should utilize data-driven methodologies to connect participants based on shared interests, goals, experiences, availability, academic interests, career aspirations, and other relevant characteristics. Additionally, the University seeks a solution that reduces administrative burden through automation while providing robust reporting, analytics, and assessment capabilities to support data-informed decision making and continuous program improvement.

Smart Codes
student success softwarementoring platformcloud-based saas
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM-Solicitation Posting Date
Jun 22, 2026 12:00 PM-Inquiries and Interpretations Deadline
Jun 24, 2026 12:00 PM-Q&A Addendum Posting
Jul 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Submittal Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability or Errors & Omission Insurance — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
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