Alcorn State University issued RFP #5521 to acquire a comprehensive Student Success Management System that integrates with its existing Banner and Argos platforms. After a competitive solicitation, the evaluation committee scored five vendors and recommended EAB for award, citing its high technical compliance, fixed‑price structure, and prior HBCU experience. The contract will provide software licensing (or hosted SaaS), implementation services, data migration, training, and ongoing support for student‑success functions such as advising, early‑alert, retention analytics, degree audits, and reporting dashboards.
• Competitive, open‑competition solicitation with a submission deadline of Feb 29 2024.
• Evaluation emphasized system compatibility with Banner/Argos, inclusive technical support, and a fixed, all‑inclusive price.
• EAB was selected with an average score of 92.8; other evaluated vendors included TargetX, Frequency Foundry, Anthology, and ConexED (disqualified).
• No budget amount, contract term, or renewal provisions were disclosed in the public documents.
• Primary point of contact for the university is Purchasing Agent Mertha V. George ([email protected], (601) 877‑6154).