Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)

Background
The Board of Regents of The University of Oklahoma is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to support the modernization of OU’s institutional data management program and the design and implementation of a comprehensive Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW). This initiative aims to establish a 'single source of truth' for the institution, providing a secure, consistent, and reliable platform for data analysis, governance, institutional reporting, and decision support across OU’s campuses.

The University prefers to award a contract to a single Supplier but reserves the right to award to multiple Suppliers if deemed in its best interest.

Work Details
The services required under this RFP include:
1) Support for the modernization of OU’s institutional data management program;
2) Design and implementation of a comprehensive Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW);
3) Establishment of a secure platform for data analysis, governance, institutional reporting, and decision support.

Bidders must submit a comprehensive Technical Proposal addressing all components outlined in the Scope of Work, including proposed solution architecture, project implementation methodology, project timeline with milestones, project management approach including oversight and risk mitigation strategies, and any value-added services. Additionally, bidders should outline their release management strategy detailing processes for updates and critical patches.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed from August 15, 2025, until October 3, 2025.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is not explicitly stated but is implied to be at The University of Oklahoma campuses.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a brief overview of their organization including size and experience in the industry. They are required to submit three references from similar projects and resumes/bios of proposed staff. Compliance with insurance requirements as outlined in the solicitation attachments is mandatory. Bidders must also certify that they are not debarred or suspended from receiving federal funds.