Enterprise Research Administration System and Commercialization System

The University of Waterloo is seeking a modern, fully integrated, streamlined, and user-centric Enterprise Research Administration System, together with implementation services, through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Proposals may be submitted by a single supplier (such as a system vendor) or by multiple suppliers (such as an implementation consultant plus system vendor) working in partnership. Where a partnership model is proposed, the Respondent must clearly identify all participating organizations, define their respective roles and responsibilities, outline the governance structure for delivery, and identify the lead supplier responsible for contract management, overall solution delivery, and accountability.