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The transcript is a bidder’s conference for CSU’s RFP 150576, seeking Online Student Support Services for Online Education. Maria Hernandez, the contract administrator, opened the meeting with logistics, vendor introductions, and instructions for submitting questions only through her by May 13. The conference is being recorded and will be posted on PlanetBids.<br /><br />Jerry Hanley explained the project’s purpose: CSU wants multiple vendors under a Master Enabling Agreement to support online students across its 23 campuses, recognizing that campuses differ widely in size, readiness, and needs. Services may include recruitment, retention, after-hours helpdesk support, tutoring, alumni support, and related offerings. He emphasized that campuses will choose services individually, that multiple vendors may be selected for each service area, and that pricing should reflect actual usage rather than full-system assumptions like FTES. He also noted differences between state-support and self-support programs, which affect pricing and funding models.<br /><br />A major focus was accessibility and technical interoperability. Vendors must provide accurate VPATs and accessibility roadmaps if applicable. CSU also wants tools that integrate smoothly with campus systems, including LMS platforms such as Blackboard, Moodle, D2L, and Canvas, and that offer reliable scaling and useful data dashboards. Training, implementation support, and customer service were highlighted as important for campus adoption.<br /><br />Maria reviewed the procurement timeline and process: proposals are due May 23 at 5 p.m. via PlanetBids only; phase 2 demonstrations/interviews are expected later, likely in person and interactive. She also explained evaluation criteria, mandatory requirements, small business and DVBE preferences, and the need to include required forms.

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CSU RFP 150576

online student support services

bidder’s conference

Master Enabling Agreement

vendor selection

accessibility VPAT

LMS integration

PlanetBids submission

student retention

procurement timeline