Request for Proposal. Financial Aid Disbursement Services (RFP #324D)

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Request for Proposal Financial Aid Disbursement Services (RFP #324D) South Orange County Community District 28000 Marguerite Parkway Saddleback College Health Sciences Building, 3rd Floor Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Responses Due: 2:00 PM, July 27, 2015 Page 1 of 20

Table of Contents Request for Proposal Financial Aid Disbursement Services RFP #324D Introduction... 3 Profile of the South Orange County Community District... 3 The Intent of the District... 3 Procurement Process... 4 RFP Instructions and Requirements... 4 Existing Applications and Information Technology at SOCCCD... 8 Important Facts... 9 Dates and Timeframes*... 10 Important Criteria for Proposed Software... 11 Appendix A: Required Format for RFP Response... 16 Affidavit of Non-Collusion... 19 Proposal Form... 20 Page 2 of 20

Request for Proposal Financial Aid Disbursement Services RFP #324D Introduction For the past 8 years the South Orange County Community College District has contracted Title IV Financial Aid disbursement services from a nationwide financial institution. It is the Districts and the both Colleges desire to ensure the disbursement of over twenty-six million dollars is accomplished in a manner that serves students in the most efficient way while helping college students to understand their financial responsibilities to becoming educated and productive citizens of our community. Profile of the South Orange County Community District South Orange County Community District encompasses 382 square miles in South Orange County serving over 909,000 residents in 26 communities. We know that higher education is directly linked to quality of life and economic vitality. We have helped generations of families achieve their educational and career goals since 1967. This multi-campus district is comprised of Saddleback College in the City of Mission Viejo (1967), Irvine Valley College in the city of Irvine (1985) and Advanced Technology Education Park (2007) in the city of Tustin. The District is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the district's chief executive officer is the Chancellor. District Services provides centralized administrative services to our three campuses including: Chancellor and Trustee Services, Business Services, Technology and Learning Services, and Human Resources. These departments provide accounting, benefits, facilities planning, fiscal services, human resources, information technology, institutional research and planning, payroll, public affairs, purchasing, risk management, and warehouse/mailroom services to our district. The district continually assesses the effectiveness of its services through district-wide surveys, shared governance committees and task forces that are established to accomplish specific projects. Strategic planning is an essential tool for guiding our direction and assuring compliance with accreditation standards. The Intent of the District South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) is inviting submittals from qualified firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations to provide Financial Aid Disbursement/Refund Services for Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College. Selection will result in an Agreement expected to provide comprehensive professional services to SOCCCD with target date for Agreement execution as identified in the schedule included later in this document. Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College seek to procure a firm which is a FDIC financial institution promotes financial literacy for college students, believes in collaboration and open communication with student organizations, and can comply with Title IV Financial Aid Federal and State regulations and guidelines in order to legally disburse financial aid Title IV funds for each of the California Community Colleges located in the South Orange County Community College District. The District is requesting qualification statements and proposals from consultants with a proven track record. It is the intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) to select the best firm to provide the specified services. Page 3 of 20

Procurement Process The District s procurement process will entail four major steps: Step One: Vendors will be invited to submit proposals in response to this RFP. Proposals should, at a minimum, meet the District s requirements as listed in the Important Criteria for Selection section of this RFP and should focus on products and services that best satisfy the District s needs, as presented in this RFP. No cost information is desired from vendors in Step One of the procurement process. Step Two: The District evaluation committee will evaluate vendors written responses with respect to the District s needs and critical criteria, as presented in this RFP. Qualified vendors will be invited to continue in the procurement process. Step Three: Qualified vendors may be asked to make presentations and perform product demonstrations. Such demonstrations will be based upon the District s specific functional needs and requirements. Step Four: After a thorough evaluation of vendors proposals and onsite demonstrations, the District will solicit proposed pricing from qualified vendors. Furthermore, the District may ask qualified vendors to refine their proposals for various products and services. At the conclusion of such a process, the District anticipates they will make a final recommendation to the District s Governing Board to authorize a contract. RFP Instructions and Requirements Below are instructions and requirements for all vendors. The District will not consider a vendor s proposal unless it is consistent with all material instructions and requirements. The District has engaged the services of Strata Information Group (SIG) to assist in this procurement process. All vendors shall consider Henry Eimstad of SIG or Brandye D Lena as sole points of contact for all communication throughout the entire evaluation process. Vendors are not to contact SOCCCD, Saddleback College or Irvine Valley College staff. Henry or Brandye D Lena can be reached at: Henry Eimstad Partner Strata Information Group 3935 Harney St, Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92110 619-719-2483 Cell eimstad@sigcorp.com Brandye D Lena Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Purchasing 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635 (949)582-4678 bdlena@socccd.edu Page 4 of 20

PROPOSAL INFORMATION: Submittal Deadline: 2:00 PM, July 27, 2015 Place of Bid Receipt: Mailing Address: SOCCCD Facilities Planning and Purchasing Department Saddleback College Third Floor, Heath Sciences Building 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635 South Orange County Community College District Attn: Brandye D Lena Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Purchasing 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635 Proposals will be received up to the above-indicated time and date. Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Proposals may be delivered in person, by U.S. mail, or courier services. Fax proposals are not acceptable. Proposals must be submitted in an envelope plainly marked with the following information: Financial Aid Disbursement Services (SOCCCD RFP #324D) Proposals shall be binding upon the provider for 180 calendar days following the award recommendation date. All terms and specifications included in or appended to this solicitation apply to any subsequent award. Number of Copies: Submit five (5) copies of the proposal. An electronic copy in MS-Word and PDF formats on a flash drive must also be provided. Brochures and other promotional materials are not necessary unless you consider them to be the only way to convey your services. Each proposal shall conform to the format presented in Appendix A. Proposals shall include tabs at each identified section and all information shall be presented in the order that is identified in Appendix A. Each proposal shall include a Non Collusion Declaration signed by the vendor with his/her usual longhand signature. Proposals by partnerships must include the names of all partners and be signed in the partnership name by a general partner with the authority to bind the partnership in all relevant matters. Proposals by corporations must include the legal name of the corporation followed by the signature of a person who is authorized to bind the corporation. The name of each signatory shall be typed or printed below the signature. When requested by the District, satisfactory evidence of the authority of all those who signed the proposal shall be furnished. Proposals may be withdrawn by a vendor prior to TBD, by submitting a written request to the District. Thereafter, a vendor shall not be relieved of the proposal submitted without the District s consent or vendor s recourse to Public Contract Code 5100 et seq. All addenda issued prior to TBD, shall form a part of the specifications issued to vendors for the preparation of their proposals and will be made available on the district s bid website. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or any portion or combination thereof. In addition, the District reserves the right to waive any irregularity or informality within the proposal or procurement process. Section 508 Compliance statement: Vendors bidding on this proposal must be willing to accept the following statement as part of any agreements that may be entered into with the District s: Vendor hereby warrants that the products or services to be provided under this agreement comply with the accessibility requirements of section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d), and its implementing regulations set forth at Tile 36, Code of Federal Regulations, part 1194. Vendor agrees to promptly respond to and resolve any complaint regarding accessibility of its Page 5 of 20

products or services, which is brought to its attention. Vendor further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the South Orange County Community College District, the Chancellor s Office of the California Community Districts, and any California community District using the vendor s products or services from any claim rising out of its failure to comply with the aforesaid requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute a breach and be grounds for termination of this agreement. The award of a contract to a qualified vendor, if made by the District, will be based upon a comprehensive review and analysis of each proposal. The District shall be the sole judge of the merits of proposed products and services. The District, alone, shall determine its best interests and act accordingly. All vendors shall abide by the decisions of the District. Upon the District s request, a vendor shall submit satisfactory documentation of its financial resources, experience in providing relevant products/services, personnel who are available to perform with respect to the proposed contract and any other desired evidence of the vendor s qualifications. Vendors are entirely responsible for any expenses that are associated with their participation in the procurement process. The District shall have no responsibility. The District reserves the right to perform whatever research it deems appropriate in order to assess the merits of any vendor s proposal. Such research may include, but not necessarily be limited to, discussions with outside consultants, interviews with the vendor s existing clients and analysis of industry reports. The District reserves the right to seek clarifications and follow up information from vendors. Vendors are hereby advised that the District is bound by open records laws and policies when it receives vendor-submitted materials. Any information that constitutes a trade secret and that a vendor wishes to declare confidential should be expressly noted as such at the top of each relevant page and be in compliance with all public agency contract code requirements for permitting exclusion. In the event of litigation, the related matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of California. The venue shall be with the appropriate state or federal court located in Orange County, California. The vendor selected by the District will be required to execute a formal contractual agreement based upon the terms and conditions included in this RFP. A draft contract may be provided as consideration in the development of the Agreement. All contract documents are subject to the approval of the District and its legal counsel. Electronic approval of terms and conditions upon signin will not be binding. All contract amendments must be fully executed between those identified as signatory by each party. Each vendor and subcontractor, if any, must possess all appropriate and required licenses or other permits to perform the work as identified in the contract documents. Upon request, each vendor shall furnish the District with evidence demonstrating possession of required licenses and/or permits. The vendor shall not discriminate against any prospective or active employee engaged to perform any work because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, sex, age, disability or marital status. The vendor agrees to comply with applicable federal and State laws including, but not limited to, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, beginning with Government Code Section 12900, and Labor Code Section 1735. In addition, the vendor agrees to require compliance with this provision by any subcontractor. No interest in the contract shall be transferred to any other party without the permission of the District s Governing Board. Page 6 of 20

Any award that arises out of the procurement process shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. The vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the District from any claim that arises out of its failure to comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, the successful vendor shall secure the payment of compensation to its employees. The vendor hereby acknowledges, and by submitting a proposal agrees, to the following statement: "I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract documents. Insurance: Vendor shall not commence work until it has obtained the insurance required herein and has submitted proof of such coverage to the District. Vendor shall not allow any subcontractor, agent, or employee to commence work on the contract without proof of same. Coverage must be secured and maintained for the duration of the contract. (a) Workers Compensation Insurance not less than the statutory limits and including employer s liability coverage limits not less than $1,000,000. (b) Comprehensive Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. (c) Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles. The insurance certificates for (b) and (c) must list the District as additional insured, as follows: South Orange County Community College District, its Board of Trustees, officers, agents, representatives, employees, and volunteers are added as additional insured. The certificate must include a copy of the additional insured endorsement that amends the insurance policy. The District does not discriminate with regard to race, color, gender, national origin, or disability in the awarding of contracts. The District encourages the submission of proposals from all vendors who can meet the mandatory requirements set forth in this RFP. Left Intentionally Blank Page 7 of 20

Existing Applications and Information Technology at SOCCCD General Background SOCCCD supports a portfolio of administrative applications that provide services district-wide to students, faculty, and staff. This portfolio includes a complete Student Information System, Human Resources system, Financial system, Financial Aid system, Library automation system, Learning Management System, and Enterprise Content Management System. In order to simplify management of the systems and minimize expense, SOCCCD IT has standardized on a Windows Server and SQL Server environment with web client access whenever possible. Web Systems Information Many systems at SOCCCD provide services through a web browser. Most SIS functionality is delivered through MySite, a web-based portal for students, faculty, and staff. HCM is completely web-based. PowerFaids has a student-facing web portal. The Sirsi library system has a web portal for patrons. ImageNow provides web clients in addition to full Windows clients. The Blackboard LMS is completely web-based. Current Application Software Supported Systems Name Source Areas Directly Supported Functional Description Student Information System (SIS) Finance (FDM) (being implemented) HR/Payroll (HCM) (being implemented) Locally developed Students, faculty, staff Comprehensive software application which automates many functions in Student Services and Instruction at the colleges. Services are provided to students, faculty, and staff through a common portal. Workday Workday Purchasing (central Purchasing and all offices/departments), Business Services HR, Payroll Business Services, College fiscal offices Software in support of purchasing and accounting Software in support of HR functions, budget development, and local payroll processes PowerFaids College Board Financial Aid offices Financial Aid software used to automate all aspects of the college financial aid offices WorldShare OCLC Library staff and students Library automation system supporting all library functions Perceptive Capture Lexmark Enterprise Software Financial Aid offices, Admissions and Records offices, student services, instruction Enterprise-wide document management and workflow system Blackboard LMS Blackboard Students, faculty Learning management system for students PeopleAdmin PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking, Position Description, Performance Management Comprehensive Software as a Service for managing all Employment Applications and associated Position Descriptions and for managing performance evaluations for Administrators and Managers. Page 8 of 20

Financial Aid Disbursement Information Saddleback College Students Receiving Aid 3,900 Number of Disbursements 16,327 Total Amount Disbursed $16,050,427 Irvine Valley College Students Receiving Aid 2,400 Number of Disbursements 8,898 Total Amount Disbursed $10,485,574 Page 9 of 20

Dates and Timeframes* *All Dates are subject to change at the discretion of the District Event Date/Timeframe Release of RFP June 23, 2015 Deadline for vendors questions to District July 6, 2015 Deadline for District to respond to vendor questions July 20, 2015 Deadline for vendors submission of proposals July 27, 2015 Selection of vendors who will be invited to give onsite presentations August 3, 2015 On-site vendor demonstrations and presentations Early August, 2015 Request for Pricing Proposals issued August, 2015 Pricing Proposals Due September, 2015 Finalization of contract terms and pricing October/November, 2015 Approval of contract award by the District s Board December, 2015 Contract signed January, 2016 Services begin July 1, 2016 All questions should be submitted to Henry Eimstad of SIG, eimstad@sigcorp.com by email before the deadline indicated above. Written answers to questions will be distributed to all vendors as indicated the chart above. Vendors are strongly encouraged to schedule their resources according to the above dates and timeframes. Page 10 of 20

Important Criteria for Selection 1. How long has your firm been performing the services required by this RFP? 2. How many years has the firm been in business? 3. How many campuses do you currently support for the proposed services, including How many in California? How many are California Community Colleges/Districts? 4. Include a minimum of three (3) clients within California Community Colleges that the District may contact for reference purposes. Provide the client entity name, years serviced, primary contact name and title, phone number, e-mail and mailing address. 5. List any material claims or litigation against the vendor that will impact the vendor s ability to provide the services requested in this document. 6. Submit a copy of its annual Department of Education compliance exam. 7. Submit audited financial statements for the previous three (3) years. 8. The District prefers not to deal with multiple vendors during either the deployment or operation of the system. If applicable, identify other vendors and provide a description of their services. Explain the interaction with them, your firm and SOCCCD. 9. What is your firm doing to address the Department of Education s Program Integrity and Improvement Issues addressed during Negotiated Rule Making Sessions as they relate to disbursing financial aid funds? 10. Describe your firm s relationship with the Department of Education, California Student Aid Commission and California CC Chancellor s Office. What is your level of involvement on issues related to Title IV disbursements? 11. Identify key elements that differentiate your company and product from the others companies in the field. Why is your firm our best choice? 12. Please describe how your solution meets Section 508 accessibility requirements. Page 11 of 20

Scope of Services Funds Disbursement The South Orange County College District will require refunds distributed to students by one of the following methods that the student will select: Via a vendor-provided, FDIC-insured demand deposit account preferably linked to a Visa or MasterCard branded debit card. Confirm that your company does not offer students credit cards or other credit products. Via a student request to the vendor to make direct deposits to his/her existing bank account, preferably via web submission, secure website (Vendor to describe secure site information in proposal. Describe your security method. In this scenario, the student will be required to provide the bank routing/transit number and account number directly to the vendor without College intervention in that private communication.) Paper check, The District requires a convenient online process for all students to choose and open an optional checking account without pre-qualification or paper signature required. Explain in detail the checking account services that your institution will offer students and others in conjunction with the program. Describe the disbursement procedure for students without SSNs who are covered by AB540. Describe the process for a student to opt out of the financial aid disbursement process. Explain in detail how your bank/firm will provide each of these three options or additional options to the student. Include detail regarding time frame for receiving funds for each of the three methods, account features and banking capabilities for the student, deposit options, cash withdrawals, participating networks, locations and associated fees (if any), customer support capabilities, cardholder policies, customer notification and troubleshooting procedures, website capabilities and the exact plan for student/customer interaction with the Vendor. 1. Can students continue to use the account after graduation? 2. Describe how you provide student with consumer protection that apply to a payroll account under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. 3. The District requires that the Default paper check for students that do not make a selection to be issued within 14 days for the receipt of the refund data. Do you comply? 4. How is the student informed of the terms and conditions associated with accepting and using the account before it is opened? 5. How are students informed of the refund process? 6. The District requires that the Vendor handle all funds disbursement exceptions. Please describe in detail, exactly how the vendor will address the following: Returned checks Error resolution Lost/stolen checks Bad addresses Incorrect account information Time Out Stale dated checks Unknown Recipients Page 12 of 20

other 7. How are the funds easily accessible to our students?atms on campus? If so, how many and where would they be located? 8. Do you have surcharge-free network? Indicate the name of the network. How many ATMs are available nationally and locally? 9. Can students withdraw their funds at any ATM? Is there a limit per day on their withdrawals? 10. Please describe fees associated with point of sale purchases or to receive cash back from point of sale purchases. 11. Is there a cost to students to open an account or initially receive the debit card? 12. Does the vendor or partners charge a monthly maintenance fee, inactivity fee or account termination fee? 13. Do students have to maintain a minimum balance in their accounts with you and/or are they required to have a checking account with your bank? 14. Can student accounts be over drafted? 15. Can an attached line of credit or loan feature under which repayment is triggered upon the delivery of Title IV funds be applied to the student account? 16. Describe toll-free assistance available to cardholders and what additional charges may apply. Are these services 24-hours a day, 365 days per year? 17. Describe how cardholders obtain replacement cards. Give the amount of time that is required for the cardholder to receive a replacement card. What is the cost for a card and at whose cost? Will replacement cards without a fee be available? 18. Does the proposed system provide access to a secure website, maintained by the vendor, provide the following services: The maintenance of selecting and changing a refund preference by student input? Real-time information as to the status of refund payments displayed in a refund history table? Automatic notification feature for refund delivery, regardless of preference? Ability for students to request online that their refund be delivered electronically to another domestic financial institution? Authorization content that complies with Title IV refund delivery regulations? Ability to re-order a replacement card online? Ability to reset a PIN instantly online? 19. What is the disbursement process and how does the Vendor maintain the 7 day disbursement rules? Compliance 1. Describe how your service maintains compliance with the Department of Education Title IV Cash Management guidelines. 2. The Vendor must notify students of the distribution of financial aid refunds in a manner that meets all Title IV regulations. How do you comply? Page 13 of 20

3. Are students notified electronically of the distribution of financial aid refunds? Does the process meet all Financial Aid Title IV regulations? 4. The Vendor must maintain all pertinent information in compliance with all banking regulations, as well as FERPA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and any other applicable Federal regulations. Do you comply? Student Support 1. What support do you offer students during the enrollment process? Please describe your mobile, web, phone and banking support offered as part of your service. 2. Are the support services described above available to all students regardless of refund preference? 3. Can students change their refund preference at any time? If so, how? 4. Are students provided customer service access (24/7) via toll-free and local telephone, email and website? This may include secured access to personal account information, transaction history, disbursement history and current activity. 5. What languages are available for students to access customer services? What is availabel for hearing and visually impaired callers? Institution Support 1. Do you offer a dedicated relationship manager that acts as a single point of contact for Institution administrators? 2. Describe in detail all customer service functions that will be available to the Institution to support the program. The Institution requires toll-free help desk support specifically for administrators. 3. Describe the administrative support website associated with the program. What features and functionality are available to the Institution? 4. What on-line training is provided to the administration? Does it include fundamentals of the program and online reporting? 5. Do you provide an annual breakdown of the average annual costs incurred by students at each college for students using the debit card? Student Education/Marketing/Communication 1. Please describe your Marketing Campaign to inform SOCCCD students about your services. Please describe the proposed plan. How will your marketing team work with each college to implement the campaign? 2. The District requires that the Vendor handle issuance of all refund disbursement cards to students via US Mail. Describe in detail. Provide a sample card design. 3. What additional channels do you offer to the student community to foster open communication and user feedback? 4. Describe the mobile communications and capabilities available to students. 5. What financial literacy programs or services would you offer to students as part of your refund disbursement program to assist students with managing their money? Is there a charge for these services? Are the services available to all students? 6. Do you offer any financial specific tools, resources or other information to schools/students? Page 14 of 20

Technology and Security 1. How is refund data provided to the vendor? What are processes, interfaces, formats and schedules? 2. Describe the products, utilities, processes and services that are recommended or needed for the conversion or loading of the District s refund data. 3. The District requires that all sensitive data be transmitted securely and encrypted using Secure Shell Technology (SSH). Please describe how this requirement will be met. 4. The District requires the ability for convenient online management of permissions to Vendor s administrative support website. Please indicate how permissions are managed. 5. Vendors are required to submit a business continuity plan that addresses contingencies for providing services in the event of a natural disaster or other occurrence. 6. What measures does the Vendor have in place to protect program data? Please describe your information security policies and infrastructure. Are you PCI compliant? 7. Please describe all available report writers, query tools, and other ancillary software. Implementation Services Describe the proposed implementation process including schedule, tasks and responsibilities. 1. Submit a detailed timeline for implementation of your services including a project plan illustrating major milestones and deliverables. The District prefers an implementation of ninety days or less. 2. Describe the nature of the support team that will assist the Institution in implementing the program. 3. What roles and responsibilities are to be provided by the District during the implementation? 4. Provide a timeline for a past, successful implementation which would be similar to the District s. Page 15 of 20

Appendix A: Required Format for RFP Response Section 1: Executive Summary Provide an executive summary that summarizes the proposal. Section 2: Vendor Profile Provide the following information: (a) Name of vendor (b) Vendor s mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, and web site address (c) Vendor s primary contact person (d) Primary contact person s title, mailing address, telephone number(s), FAX number, and email address (e) Brief overview of the vendor s company, products and services (f) Identify proposed staff and provide resume s Section 3: Vendor s Understanding of the RFP (a) (b) Provide a statement that acknowledges the vendor s understanding of the Procurement Process as presented in the RFP. Provide a statement that acknowledges the vendor s understanding of the RFP Instructions and Requirements as presented in the RFP. Section 4: Important Criteria for Proposed Software Provide responses to each of the items within the Important Criteria for Selection section of the RFP. Section 5: Proposed Scope of Services Provide a responses to each of the items within the Scope of Services section of the RFP. Section 6: Vendor s Corporate Strength Describe the vendor s corporate history, market segment(s), client base, employee base, research and development programs and financial well-being. Section 7: Optional Products and Services Describe, in detail, all optional products and services. Vendors are hereby advised that the District s may want to procure an optional item, but might not be able to do so if it is not formally declared in this section. Section 8: Additional Information Provide any additional information that the District should consider in its evaluation of proposals. Do not provide marketing brochures or generic information that does not meet your specific solution to this Request for Proposal. Page 16 of 20

Section 9: Acknowledgement of Addenda Provide attached proposal form that acknowledges understanding and compliance with RFP conditions and acknowledges the issuance and receipt of any RFP addenda, if applicable. Section 10: Client References Please provide detailed information about your higher education reference institutions. We are specifically interested in your most recent implementations with California Community Colleges. Please include the following: a. Names of institutions b. Contact names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses for both business office and financial aid office units. c. List of installed software products and the production status of each, when they were implemented and which release. Please organize your higher education reference information in the following categories: a. California Community College District(s) b. California State and Private Universities c. Community college districts with multiple colleges d. State and Private Universities and Colleges Page 17 of 20

Section 11: Contact Information Page Company Name: Mailing Address: City, State, and Zip Code: Telephone Number: FAX Number: Name of Signatory): Title of Signatory: Individual Name: Title: Partnership Name: Name of Signatory: Title: Corporation Name: (a Corporation) President: Secretary: [Seal] Page 18 of 20

Request for Proposal SOCCCD No. 324D Financial Aid Disbursement Services NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION The prospective Vendor must sign the Affidavit and provide the information required of Vendor as outlined. NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION I hereby swear (or affirm) under the penalty of perjury: 1. That I am the Vendor; a partner, an officer or an employee of the responding company/corporation having authority to sign on its behalf; 2. That the attached proposal or proposals have been arrived at by the Vendor independently, and have been submitted without collusion and without any agreement, understanding, or planned common course of action with any other Vendor or materials, supplies, equipment or services described in the Request for Proposal designed to limit independent offers or competition; 3. That I have fully informed myself regarding the accuracy of the statements made in the affidavit. Declared this of, Signature Firm Name Date Page 19 of 20

Request for Proposal SOCCCD No. 324D Financial Aid Disbursement Services PROPOSAL FORM Director of Facilities Planning and Purchasing South Orange County Community College District 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92629-3635 In compliance with this Request for Proposal, the undersigned acknowledges that I have read and understand all the conditions imposed herein and have received Addenda numbers and agree to furnish the services in accordance with the attached proposal or as mutually agreed upon by subsequent negotiation. Name of Firm: Address: City: State & Zip: Telephone: Name: Signature: Title: Date: Page 20 of 20