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OpenSolicitation 27-02

Digital-First Course Materials, Faculty Adoption Platform, and Campus Retail Solutions

Buyer
Montclair State University
Place of performance
Montclair campus and Bloomfield College of Montclair State University campus
Submission deadline
Nov 18, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer seeks a vendor to provide a digital-first course material and campus retail solution. Under this requested scope, the vendor must supply a comprehensive platform that prioritizes digital course materials while maintaining physical textbooks and materials when needed. The buyer requires a robust faculty adoption platform alongside economical student options to access required and recommended course materials. The platform must support a broad publisher network, multiple formats, varied price points, diverse acquisition methods such as purchase, rental, and inclusive access, and flexible payment methods. The buyer restricts eligibility to onshore USA organizations and mandates offsite work performance. The buyer is looking for proposals regarding the budget. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on October 9, 2026, and a final deadline for all question submissions on October 15, 2026.

Scope of work

  • Digital first course material and textbook platform
  • Faculty adoption platform for course materials
  • Physical textbook provisioning including new, used, and rental options
  • Inclusive access program management for select courses
  • Provision of print and digital Open Educational Resources
  • Campus retail operations including branded merchandise and spirit wear
  • Online retail store operations
  • Commencement regalia sales and provisioning

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Qualifications & Experience20 points
Key Personnel10 points
Quality of User Experience & Professional Appearance of all Sales Platforms and/or Venues20 points
Quality of Proposed Products and/or Services20 points
Demonstrated Incorporation of Technology Solutions10 Points
Staffing Plan10 points
Customer Service10 points

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years experience providing equivalent services
  • Onshore (USA Organization Only)

Documents to include with your response

  • Worksheets
  • Response Sheet(s)
  • Technical Proposal
  • Ownership Disclosure Form
  • Attachment #1: Proposal Offer Verification
  • Attachment #2: Statement of Qualifications
  • Attachment #3: Proforma

How to submit

Method
Electronic via Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) portal
Instructions
Submitted electronically through the University Bid Portal Homepage using Workday Strategic Sourcing. Upload proposal under the Requested Documents section.