Vendor Evaluation & Procurement Support

We help institutions evaluate AI vendors with clear guardrails and a structured review process. From defining non-negotiables to creating a repeatable comparison rubric, teams can make informed procurement decisions while maintaining strong data, privacy, and governance standards.

What We Do

• Vendor Evaluation Clinic (virtual or on-campus): non-negotiables and evaluation approach
• Procurement guardrails and rubric to avoid a patchwork of disconnected tools and contracts
• Contract/controls review support (campus legal/procurement remain decision owners)

What Members Get

• A clear set of non-negotiables (data ownership, privacy, audit/logging, accessibility, controls)
• A repeatable rubric for comparing vendors
• Procurement workflow recommendations aligned to governance decision rights