Texas DIR/ESBD #781-6-CB-14

Technical Assistance and Professional Development Services for OER Grantees – Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is soliciting vendors to provide technical assistance and support services for up to fifteen grantees in the Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Financial Services Division, Contracts & Procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Project management support for OER grantees to ensure effective use of grant funds and successful project execution - Professional development services, including synchronous and asynchronous training sessions, a 12-month course, and virtual workshops focused on OER awareness, publishing, and development - One-on-one support services for grantees, including guidance on OER project management, sustainability, accessibility, and Creative Commons licensing - Notable Requirements: - Services must support the creation and publishing of high-quality, accessible, and openly licensed educational materials - Emphasis on experience in higher education, project management, instructional/training course development, and technical communications - Compliance with accessibility standards for electronic and information resources - Conflict of interest disclosures and a vendor program subcontracting plan to encourage participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Services will be delivered to grantees in Texas, with the primary government office located in Austin, TX

Description

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is seeking vendors to assist up to fifteen Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program grantees. The assistance includes project management support to help grantees efficiently utilize grant funds for planning, managing, and publishing high-quality, accessible, openly licensed course materials. Vendors will also provide professional development opportunities focused on OER awareness, publishing, and development of openly licensed resources such as textbooks and full course curricula. Additionally, guidance and support on creating and publishing content with a Creative Commons license will be provided.

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