Diploma Production and Digital Credentialing Services

The University of Akron is seeking a provider for physical diploma production, secure digital credentials, and related order processing, shipping, and support services under a three-year contract.

The University of Akron > Department of Purchasing


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Nov 04, 2026 06:00 PM
3 years
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The University of Akron seeks a vendor to provide physical diploma production and fulfillment alongside secure digital credential services. The scope includes a browser-based administrative portal for individual and bulk orders; diploma template proofing, printing, quality control, secure storage, packaging, shipping, tracking, replacements, and corrections; and digital credential issuance, recipient access, sharing, independent verification, revocation, and reissuance. The vendor must support secure data exchange, audit trails, reporting, accessibility, and interoperability, and disclose production, fulfillment, and subcontracting arrangements. Proposals must include a detailed implementation and transition plan demonstrating that all services can be fully implemented, tested, and operational by March 31, 2027. The contract term is three years, with a possible 120-day extension. Pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars, FOB destination, with freight prepaid by the vendor. A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is required from vendors providing web-accessible systems. References may be requested by the University.

Classification Codes
NAICS323111Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
PSCU099Other Education and Training Services
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diploma printingdigital credentialingdiploma fulfillment
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 26, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 29, 2026-Responses to Questions
Nov 04, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due
Nov 5, 2026-Response Review
Nov 16, 2026-Shortlist Presentations (optional)
Virtual presentation, limited to one hour; selected respondents will be contacted to schedule.
Nov 23, 2026-Final Selection
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