Bid guide
How to bid on the Faculty Information Management System for Christopher Newport University
What Christopher Newport University is buying
Christopher Newport University is looking for an off-the-shelf Faculty Information System. This system will be used for faculty activity reporting, annual reviews, and creating electronic dossiers for promotion and tenure.
The university needs a system that can securely create, store, share, submit, review, and electronically approve information. It must also support customized templates for faculty modules. This is an opportunity for vendors with experience in higher education platforms and services.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on September 04, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
Late submissions will not be considered, so it is important to plan ahead and ensure your response is complete and submitted on time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for vendors who can provide a fully realized, off-the-shelf Faculty Information System. Ideal respondents will have demonstrated experience with higher education institutions and platforms.
The work will be performed for Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. Firms specializing in equipment and software solutions for academic administration are encouraged to respond.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to use eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. The solicitation number is 127895.
You can view the posting publicly without an account. However, to submit a response, you will need to sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your system's ability to handle secure data creation, storage, sharing, submission, review, and electronic approvals. Highlight any features that support customized templates for faculty modules.
Emphasize your firm's experience with higher education clients and how your proposed system specifically addresses the needs of a university setting. Provide concrete examples of past successes in similar environments to strengthen your bid.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Christopher Newport University; the original posting controls.