New York State Contract Reporter #UCO-997

CUNY Solicits Online Research Compliance Training Platform and Services

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking proposals for a five-year contract to provide a comprehensive, subscription-based online research compliance training solution for all CUNY researchers and staff. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), University Central Office, Centralized Procurement Office - Purchasing Manager: Helena Gacina - Products/Services Requested: - Subscription-based, asynchronous, web-based research compliance training platform - Must include both developed and customizable content - Delivered via vendor-hosted platform or integrated with CUNY's Brightspace LMS - Must support Single Sign-On, role-based access, tracking, reporting, certificate issuance, and accessibility compliance - Training modules must cover: responsible conduct of research, human subjects protections, animal care and use, conflicts of interest, export controls, research security, biosafety, sponsored projects, good clinical practice, data security and privacy, and research misconduct - Implementation services for configuration, integration, and go-live across all CUNY colleges and schools - Training services for administrators, including remote and recorded sessions - Ongoing support services, including technical support, regular content updates, and system maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must be engaging, accessible, and customizable for higher education and research environments - Must comply with accessibility standards and support supplier diversity - Integration with CUNY's Single Sign-On and Brightspace LMS is required - Implementation and go-live deadline by June 1, 2027 - Annual payments for software license, support, and maintenance; one-time payments for implementation and training - No specific OEMs are named; the Biomedical Research Alliance of New York is noted as a past awardee for a similar contract

Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking proposals from experienced vendors to provide comprehensive, engaging, and accessible asynchronous online training in research compliance for all CUNY researchers. The training should be subscription-based, web-based, and use both developed and customizable content. It must be delivered through the vendor's hosted platform or be compatible with CUNY's learning management system, designed for use in higher education and other research-active environments. The contract term is five years, and the solicitation includes requirements for compliance with the Procurement Lobbying Act.

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