Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking proposals for online tutoring services to support its eCampus students globally, available 24/7. Services should cover STEM subjects and world languages, with a focus on quality, affordability, and student satisfaction. The contract will have an initial one-year term with up to six one-year renewal options. Proposals must detail pricing structures, including hourly rates and bulk hour options, and demonstrate how the proposed platform integrates with Canvas (LTI 1. 3 or LTI Advantage), offers a virtual whiteboard, and coding space. Vendors must also comply with digital accessibility standards, FERPA, and data privacy requirements. OSU estimates 3,000 tutoring hours will be needed annually, with potential usage ranging from 2,200 to 4,000 hours per year. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by April 3, 2026.
The closing date for proposal submission is April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT. The bid notice states, closing: april 17, 2026 2:00 pm, pt.
The bid notice states that payment of OSU contracts is normally made within **** days following the date the invoice is received. After 45 days, the contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum of two-thirds of one percent (2/3 of 1%) per month or eight percent (8%) per annum on the outstanding balance pursuant to ORS ****. The excerpt is: Payment of osu contracts is normally made within **** days following the date the invoice is received. After 45 days, contractor may assess overdue account charges up to a maximum of twothirds of one percent 2/3 of 1 per month or eight percent 8 per annum on the outstanding balance pursuant to ors ****.
Award will be made to the highest ranked proposers who, in OSU's opinion, best meet the requirements and qualifications of the RFP. The excerpt states: Award will be made to the highest ranked proposers who, in osu's opinion, best meets the requirements and qualifications of the rfp.
To qualify as a responsive proposer, the proposer must have experience providing tutoring services for online students and adult learners in a virtual or online environment, and experience providing tutoring services to higher education institutions. The bid notice states: a experience providing tutoring services for online students and adult learners in a virtual or online environment. b experience providing tutoring services to higher education institutions.
The bid notice mentions remedies for contractor default, which include rejection of services, requiring correction of defects, negotiation for reduced price, termination of the contract, withholding moneys due, and initiation of legal action for damages. The excerpt is: In the event contractor is in default which includes without limitation, incomplete services, osu may, at its option, pursue any or all of the remedies available to it under this contract and at law or in equity, including, but not limited to: a rejection of the services, b requiring contractor to correct any defects without charge, c negotiation with contractor to sell the services to osu at a reduced price, d termination of the contract, e withholding all moneys due for the services contractor has failed to deliver within any scheduled completion dates or has performed inadequately or defectively, f initiation of an action or proceedings for damages, specific performance, or declaratory or injunctive relief, or g exercise of its right of set off.
The bid notice mentions appeal rights for aggrieved proposers following the notice of intent to award. The excerpt states: A proposer has the right to appeal the decision pursuant to osu standard ****, sec. 5. 17. and written notice of intent to award will be issued to all responsive proposers along with appeal rights for aggrieved proposers.
