Open Access Publications and Datasets Institutional Repository Platform

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Logan, Utah, United StatesPosted 23 days agoDeadline: May 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP for an institutional repository platform to host and provide access to open access publications, datasets, and digital files for a Utah-based organization.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate an existing, viable institutional repository platform that supports academic repositories of comparable scope to Utah State University.
Must include software solutions for both traditional academic publication practices and the curation/dissemination of datasets and non-traditional digital files.
Must provide evidence of successful implementation and migration from a prior Digital Commons instance or equivalent.
Must provide a migration team or support staff for migration and ongoing support.
Must provide documentation of stable financial condition.
Must be able to provide a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
Must be compliant with WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.
Must be able to register and participate in the Status Verification System (E-verify) for services performed in Utah.

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: April 14th, 2026

RFP Questions Due: April 27th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: May 14th, 2026

Target Go-Live Date: June 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 27th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Utah State University

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DESCRIPTION

The organization is seeking a vendor to provide an institutional repository platform designed for open access publications and datasets. The selected platform should support the hosting and dissemination of a variety of digital resources, including text documents such as research and creative outputs, datasets, and other electronic files.

The scope includes a comprehensive repository service that offers both technical support and ongoing maintenance. The service must ensure accessibility, reliability, and security for openly sharing digital scholarly content. Full specifications are available upon direct request via email.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.