College Electronic and Paper Textbook Provider Services

Alvin Community College (ACC) in the state of Texas is seeking proposals from firms to establish at least one contract for College Electronic and Paper Textbook Provider Services. The college is requesting proposals for inclusive and equitable access textbook services and in-house paper textbooks for students, faculty, and staff. The selected provider(s) will be required to address key considerations such as open educational resources, courseware, transition planning, and specific service requirements. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors including experience, suitability of the proposed solution, cost-effectiveness, ability to meet objectives, past performance, and the overall financial proposal. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on July 16, 2024, and ACC anticipates making an award recommendation and obtaining approval to enter into a contract in August 2024. The resulting contract may be considered for a five-year (60 month) agreement, with the option to renew for an additional two-year period.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor or contractor is not identified. The RFP also does not provide a specific award value or budget range for this contracting opportunity.