University Of Maryland Global Campus Bidlocker #92323

UMGC 80th Anniversary Institutional History Book RFI

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking information from qualified individuals and firms for the creation of a professionally written institutional history book commemorating its 80th anniversary. - Government Buyer: - University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), part of the University System of Maryland - Procurement contact: Lisa Dillard, Assistant Director, Goods & Services, Procurement - Scope of Work: - Research, writing, and editorial development of a commemorative history book titled 'The University That Comes to You' - Includes original archival and secondary source research - Conducting stakeholder interviews (UMGC leadership, alumni, faculty, staff, and others), including remote and international interviews - Development of a detailed narrative structure and trade-style narrative nonfiction manuscript - Iterative revisions and integration of visual storytelling elements - Final deliverable is a print-ready manuscript (design and printing will be procured separately) - Eligible Respondents: - Independent authors, editorial consultants, writing agencies, book packagers, and academic or trade publishing professionals - Notable Requirements: - Experience with commemorative or institutional history projects - Ability to collaborate closely with UMGC staff, including archivists and design leads - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a market research RFI to inform a future solicitation

Description

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking information from qualified individuals and firms to assist in the development of a professionally written institutional history book commemorating its 80th anniversary in 2027. The project involves researching, writing, and editorial development of a narrative nonfiction book that captures UMGC's unique story and impact over eight decades. The scope includes archival research, stakeholder interviews, manuscript drafting, and collaboration with UMGC staff. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by August 25, 2026.

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