Request For Information (RFI) - SALT
Request For Information (RFI) - SALT
Request For Information (RFI) - SALT
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MVU, as a private non-profit corporation is not currently subject to Freedom of <strong>Information</strong><br />
Act.<br />
4. Nondiscrimination. In the performance of the work which may ultimately be performed,<br />
the vendor organization agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for<br />
employment, or any applicant or recipient of services, on the basis of race, color, religion,<br />
national origin, ancestry, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, physical or mental<br />
handicap or disability. If the vendor fails to comply with this provision, any agreement may<br />
be canceled.<br />
5. Response Validity. Responses submitted will be considered valid for a period of 90 days<br />
from the date of acceptance.<br />
VIII. PROJECT TIMELINE<br />
Release of <strong>RFI</strong> October 15, 2006<br />
Due date for Verbal Intent to Participate November 15, 2006<br />
Written materials due November 22, 2006<br />
Presentations by Vendors December 15, 2006 -January 15, 2007<br />
Release of RFP February 15, 2007<br />
Due date for response to RFP March 15, 2007<br />
Vendor presentations March 22 – April 15, 2007<br />
Award Date April 30, 2007<br />
LMS implementation date (full switch over)<br />
July 1, 2007 or sooner<br />
IX. ABOUT MVU<br />
Michigan Virtual University<br />
MVU is a private, not-for-profit Michigan corporation established in 1998 to deliver online<br />
education and training opportunities to the citizens of Michigan. It is the parent organization of the<br />
Michigan Virtual High School, Michigan Virtual Career Services and Michigan LearnPort. The<br />
primary motivation for creating MVU was to support the state's economic development by<br />
providing convenient, cost-effective education and training to Michigan's current and future<br />
workforce. <strong>For</strong> nearly six years, MVU was the leading proponent of e-learning in both the<br />
commercial and education fields. Today, the vision is for MVU to become a learner-centered,<br />
solution-based organization that will create a long-lasting partnership with the K-12 community.<br />
X. SUBMISSION and CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
All vendors interested in presenting information under this <strong>RFI</strong> must indicate their intent to<br />
participate no later than close of business, Wednesday, November 15, 2006, by calling<br />
Elizabeth Elliott at 517-664-5467. MVU may invite vendors to give oral or Web conference<br />
presentations in support of their response or to exhibit or otherwise demonstrate the information<br />
contained therein. Vendors may arrange for date(s) and time(s) of any such oral or Web<br />
conference presentations by contacting Elizabeth Elliott at eelliott@mivu.org or by phone at<br />
517-664-5467. MVU will do everything it can to accommodate the timing of all presentations<br />
relative to the vendor’s availability.<br />
Written responses are due in MVU’s office in Lansing by close of business on<br />
November 22, 2006. E-mail the electronic version to eelliott@mivu.org and send two (2) hard<br />
<strong>RFI</strong> 11222006 6 of 7
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