Texas Southern University is seeking proposals for a Pharmacy Benchmark Assessment Program. The contract will be for a 2-year term. The vendor will provide standardized, psychometrically sound assessment instruments to evaluate Doctor of Pharmacy student readiness at key progression points. The platform must include benchmarking data, longitudinal tracking, and detailed diagnostic reports. Integration with the college testing platform, item bank access, exam administration support, and faculty training are also required. Bidders must submit itemized pricing for each year and a grand total for the entire term. Firm pricing is required for ninety (90) days. Inquiries must be submitted via email by Tuesday, May 5, 2026, by 12:00 p. m. noon central time. Proposals are due by Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. central time. Bidders must submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the bid response, and a flash drive with a copy of the bid response. The university reserves the right to waive minor technical inconsistencies and to award to the company offering the most advantageous proposition. The evaluation will be based on the best value standard, considering factors such as proposed costs, stability and success of the contractor's business, quality and reliability of goods and services, delivery terms, and probable contractor performance.
The bid deadline for submittal is Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. central time. Proposals received after this date and time will not be accepted.
The bid notice specifies payment terms as 'net days'.
Texas Southern University intends to award in such a way as to gain the greatest benefit to the result of this project and therefore the university, based on the best value standard for purchase of goods or services.
Vendors responding to this bid must be prepared, if asked pre-award, to submit a list of at least three references for projects of this type and magnitude, including client name, address, telephone number, email address, a contact person, and a brief description of the project completed.
Should the contractor consistently fail to meet the specified delivery, Texas Southern University reserves the right to cancel upon 10 days written notice and purchase these items elsewhere if deemed necessary.
There is no presubmittal conference or walkthrough mentioned in the bid notice.
The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.
All inquiries regarding this invitation to bid must be submitted via email by Tuesday, May 5, 2026, by 12:00 p. m. noon central time. The university will not accept questions after this date.
