Instructional Design Services

The government authority in Athens, Ohio is seeking instructional design services to support undergraduate and graduate online and hybrid courses across a wide range of academic disciplines. The agency needs to collaborate with faculty subject matter experts and academic units to design, develop, and enhance high-quality courses. This initiative aims to solve challenges related to student success, instructional quality, scalability across programs, and compliance with federal, state, and accessibility standards. The scope of work covers course design and redesign for fully online and hybrid courses, including the alignment of learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials. The selected partner must develop course structures and pacing, such as seven-week formats, and integrate evidence-based instructional practices for adult and online learners. The agency requires design strategies that support academic integrity without relying on proctoring, while also designing for scale and supporting diverse student populations like working professionals. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the work to be onsite in Athens, Ohio. Bidders may submit their responses digitally via email or through an online portal. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 1, 2026.