This Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) seeks a vendor to provide technical assistance to Open Educational Resources (OER) grant program grantees. The services required include project management support for efficient grant fund utilization, professional development opportunities focused on OER awareness and publishing, and guidance on creating and publishing content with Creative Commons licenses. The contract term is from execution until August 31, 2027, with potential for extensions. Respondents must have at least two years of relevant experience. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026. The evaluation criteria include price, strength of response to the scope of work, and experience/qualifications. Award will be based on best value to the state. Prohibited communications with THECB staff outside of the designated point of contact must be avoided. Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage is generally prohibited without explicit written approval from THECB.
The bid notice states that the proposal deadline is May 21st, 2026, by 11:30 p. m. CT. The anticipated contract start date is July 1, 2026.
The bid notice states that payments will be made in accordance with the Texas prompt payment laws, Texas Government Code ****, upon receipt of a properly submitted invoice after all goods and services have been received and applicable deliverables have been approved by the THECB.
The bid notice states that the THECB will make the selection of one or more respondents, if any, based on demonstrated competence and qualifications, and subject to the negotiation of a fair and reasonable pricing arrangement. The evaluation criteria include price (20%), strength of response to scope of work (40%), and experience and qualifications (40%).
The bid notice states that respondents must have a minimum of two years experience providing services like those described in section 4, scope of work. An entity or company in existence for fewer than two years is eligible to submit a proposal if key personnel on the proposal team have the minimum required experience.
The bid notice states that failure to comply with the change request process may result in nonpayment, withholding of payments, remediation, contract termination, and vendor performance reporting.
The bid notice states that the last day to submit written questions is April 29th, 2026, by 11:30 p. m. CT.