Texas DIR/ESBD #701-26-026

TEA Seeks Accessibility Review and Remediation Services for OER Instructional Materials

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive accessibility review, documentation, and remediation support for its Open Educational Resources (OER) instructional materials. - Government Buyer: - Texas Education Agency (TEA) - Contracts and Purchasing Division, TEA OER Division - Contact: Ms. Demetreus Jones - Scope of Services: - Accessibility review, testing, and remediation for instructional materials across multiple content areas and grade bands (PreK-12), in both English and Spanish - Coverage of both digital and physical formats, including Braille, large print, and audio - Compliance with WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and other federal/state accessibility standards - Remediation of source files (InDesign, PDF, Word, PowerPoint) - Submission of accessible files to TEA and NIMAC/NIMAS - Project management, collaboration, and quality assurance - Preparation of accessibility conformance reports (ACR/VPAT), gap analyses, and continuous improvement documentation - Notable Requirements: - Services must be scalable and repeatable for both new and existing materials - Emphasis on collaboration, training, and ongoing quality assurance - Deliverables include project plans, monthly progress reports, and final project reports - Vendors must support accessibility for a wide range of instructional materials and formats - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the opportunity is open to vendors with expertise in accessibility for educational content.

Description

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is soliciting responses from qualified respondents to provide accessibility review, documentation, and remediation support for instructional materials across multiple content areas and grade bands. This work is part of the continuous improvement of TEA's Open Educational Resources (OER). The contract involves scalable, repeatable, and high-quality accessibility services for a large and evolving portfolio of instructional materials, including both newly developed and continuously improved materials. The scope includes multiple products, development stages, and annual cycles to ensure equitable access in alignment with federal and state accessibility requirements and TEA standards.

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