Content Quality Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that vendors must be experienced and qualified to provide the online proctoring services.

The RFP responses are due by April 30, 2026, 4:30 PM EST. The state anticipates the start date for such contracts will be July 1, 2026.

The bid notice states that payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an error-free invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation. Percentage discounts may be offered for prompt payments of invoices, provided they are in effect for a period of 30 days or more.

The manufacturer shall include with its proposal a written warranty for each product that it intends to furnish. Warranties must be based on commercial use, and shall extend for a minimum term of one 1 year from the date a product is available for use by the purchaser; however, longer term warranties are desirable and will be given favorable consideration, all else being equal.

Awards will be made under the provisions of 29 V. S. A. § 903. The state may award one or more contracts and reserves the right to make additional awards to other compliant bidders at any time if such award is deemed to be in the best interest of the state. All other considerations being equal, preference will be given to resident bidders of the state and/or to products raised or manufactured in the state, purchase of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States, and bidders who have practices that promote clean energy and address climate change.

Bidders are required to provide details concerning their form of business organization, company size and resources, and describe their capabilities and particular experience relevant to the solicitation requirements. They must also identify the names of all subcontractors they intend to use, the portions of the work the subcontractors will perform, and address the background and experience of the subcontractors. References from at least three companies with whom they have transacted similar business in the last 12 months are required.

The commissioner reserves the right to request from the bidder/contractor a representative sample of the product offered at any time prior to or after award of a contract. Unless otherwise instructed, samples shall be furnished within the time specified in the request. Untimely submission of a sample may constitute grounds for rejection of bid or cancellation of the contract.

Any bidder requiring clarification of any section of this solicitation or wishing to comment on any requirement of the solicitation must submit specific questions in writing no later than the deadline for questions indicated on the first page of this solicitation.