AI Website Conversion Agent and Always On Recruiter Agent – Sole Source Purchase

Mississippi State University’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is seeking to expand its existing Halda enrollment platform license by adding two integrated software modules: an AI‑driven Website Conversion Agent and an Always‑On Recruiter Agent. The procurement is being conducted as a sole‑source award to Halda, Inc., because no other vendor offers these two modules on a single unified data model that integrates natively with the Slate CRM system. The two‑year contract totals $86,000, with $43,000 payable immediately and $43,000 due beginning September 1, 2027. The solution is intended to capture anonymous website visitors, engage them in real‑time, and continue outreach post‑inquiry via AI‑generated communications, thereby improving enrollment funnel conversion. • Scope: Provide SaaS licensing for AI Website Conversion Agent ($28k/yr) and Always On Recruiter Agent ($15k/yr) with integrated Slate CRM connectivity. • Vendor: Halda, Inc. – sole‑source justified by unique unified platform and lack of comparable alternatives. • Financials: Two‑year total contract value $86,000; immediate Year 1 payment required; Year 2 payment starts September 1, 2027. • Timeline: Submission deadline September 10, 2026; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.