NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Licensure Preparation Services

Alvin College, a public community college located in Brazoria County, Texas, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-103) to procure comprehensive NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN licensure preparation services for nursing students. The vendor must provide an integrated solution including online proctored assessments aligned with NCSBN test plans, comprehensive predictors, test-taking strategy tutorials, focused remediation plans, content-specific practice assessments, technical support, pharmacology and skills modules, clinical reasoning scenarios, live review sessions, and reporting capabilities for accreditation and student tracking. The college requires vendors to submit proposals as bundle packages with itemized breakdowns, allowing for potential purchase of individual components separately, with pricing escalation limited to 3% annually and subject to college approval. Proposals will be evaluated using best value criteria weighted as follows: proposed solution (30%), pricing (25%), vendor qualifications and experience (20%), training and support (15%), computer programs and data requirements (5%), and value-added services (5%). Mandatory submission requirements include five references from similar clients served within the previous five years, signed vendor certifications addressing Texas Government Code requirements, W-9 tax forms, and conflict of interest disclosures for contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Written inquiries must be submitted by May 13, 2026, with proposals due June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. The initial contract term is two years (approximately August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028), with options to extend for up to three additional one-year terms for a maximum contract duration of five years, with phased implementation beginning January 2027 for the ADN program and June 2027 for the LVN program.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on responding organizations are documented in this RFP. The college is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes, a detail vendors should incorporate into their pricing proposals. Vendors must demonstrate adequate insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability insurance ($2 million aggregate), Business Automobile Liability coverage ($5 million combined single limit), Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance ($5 million), Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, and Employee Dishonesty insurance ($500,000). No incumbent vendor or specific existing technology platforms are identified in the available documentation; however, the phased implementation timeline indicates the college currently utilizes NCLEX preparation products that will continue in use until the transition dates. Contract initiation will occur through valid purchase order with payment terms of net 30 days. While no explicit budget range is provided, the scope of services, insurance requirements, and contract valuation threshold of $50,000 for conflict of interest disclosures suggest this represents a significant procurement opportunity.