How to bid on AI-enabled SMS recruitment for the University of Houston

What the University of Houston is buying

The University of Houston is seeking proposals for an AI-enabled SMS recruitment engagement service for FY27. This is a technology RFP for vendors that provide SMS-based recruitment engagement services.

Key date and deadline

Proposals are due November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The solicitation states that proposals must be submitted electronically through the university’s JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal; proposals sent another way will not be accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit technology firms that can provide AI-enabled SMS recruitment engagement services. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the requested service and proposal requirements before deciding whether to respond.

How to access and submit a response

The posting and document list are publicly viewable on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), with no account needed to view them. Use the ESBD posting to review the solicitation and its documents. The response must be submitted through the applicable JAGGAER sourcing event, as directed in the RFP.

Respondents need a JAGGAER supplier account to access and respond to sourcing events. New suppliers can create an account; existing suppliers can log in through the University of Houston Supplier Portal. For supplier account or technical access issues, the solicitation identifies JAGGAER Supplier Support as the assistance resource.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read the RFP and related documents closely, then organize your response around the stated requirements. Explain how your service addresses the university’s requested AI-enabled SMS recruitment engagement and make your claims specific and easy to verify.

Allow time to register or log in, locate the JAGGAER event, and complete the electronic submission before the deadline. Check that all requested materials are included and that the portal shows your response as submitted.