9275-25-R-RFIN-00071

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a sole source certification for the procurement of Instructional Design and Accessibility Tools for Local Course Development, specifically DesignPlus and UDOIT products from Cidi Labs. These tools are designed to enhance Canvas learning management system course design, focusing on creating visually appealing, navigable, and ADA-compliant online courses that support student learning outcomes. The procurement involves a three-year renewal with tools that help course designers build quality courses, identify and fix accessibility issues, and ensure compliance with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The solicitation (RFX 3150006383) was posted on June 27, 2025, with a response deadline for potential objections set for July 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Interested parties are directed to review the complete sole source certification request on the Mississippi Procurement Portal and can submit objections via a vendor form to solesource@umc.edu.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Cidi Labs is identified as the exclusive provider of these unique Canvas LMS tools, developed originally in partnership with Utah State University and the University of Central Florida. The tools include five specific products: DesignPLUS, ReadyGO, TidyUP, UDOIT Advantage, and Cidiscape, which are distributed via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. The estimated contract value is $125,255.00 for the three-year renewal period, with potential for increased spending authority if additional enhancements or upgrades are determined to be within scope. UMMC reserves the right to inspect competing products and adjust the procurement as needed. The tools are marketed as unique solutions with no comparable alternatives in the market, offering specialized features for course authoring, readiness tracking, course cleanup, and accessibility scanning specifically designed for the Canvas learning management system.