ESBD_507061_1777989987449_717-26-745, Addendum 1, Solitcitation Due Date Extended.pdf

This is an Addendum 1 to a Request for Offer (RFO# 717-26-745) issued by Texas Southern University's Procurement Services department for Online Course and Community Health Worker (CHW) Program Design Services. The addendum extends the solicitation deadline from the original May 5, 2026 date to Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with submissions due at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive instructional design and development services to create a portfolio of fully online and hybrid courses within TSU's Canvas Learning Management System, including interactive multimedia content with embedded video, formative and summative assessments aligned to learning outcomes, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance. Optional deliverables include program administration support encompassing registration workflows, automated communications, and analytics dashboards. The contract term spans three to four months with an 8-10 week development cycle. Questions must be submitted by April 23, 2026, and all bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by including a signed copy with their response.

The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Experience (25%), Qualifications (20%), Methodology and Approach (25%), References and Client Feedback (10%), and Pricing and Delivery Schedule (20%). Respondents must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including certifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies, discrimination against firearm entities, and COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Submissions must include one paper copy and a flash drive version delivered to the TSU Purchasing Office in Hannah Hall, Suite 333, along with proof of insurance (Workers Compensation and Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 general aggregate), signed Execution of Offer documentation, and Form 1295 filed electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission. Bid prices must remain valid for 90 days from the opening date, and payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of goods or services and an uncontested invoice. No specific budget range or award value is listed, and TSU reserves the right to award to multiple vendors, conduct Best and Final Proposals, or make no award.