Nursing Program Test (NCLEX) Test Prep Solution

The City University of New York, on behalf of the College of Staten Island (“College” or “CSI”) is soliciting proposals from vendors that can furnish a commercial off the shelf software solution (“Solution”) designed to assess and evaluate curricular competencies for students in the Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS), Nursing Program, and provide preparation for the national licensing exam for registered nurses (National Council Licensure Examination, commonly referred to as NCLEX).

Please review Part 3: Project Objectives and Scope; Detailed Specifications and Deliverables; and Certain Contract-Specific Provisions, of the RFP for additional information on the requirements set forth for this solution.

The College anticipates a term of three (3) years for the Contract, with two (2) additional one-year renewal options, to be exercised at the College’s sole discretion. The College anticipates a start date that coincides with the first day of the Fall 2025 semester.

The College shall evaluate proposals to determine the proposal that provides the best value to the College in accordance with the scoring criteria set forth in Part 6 of this RFP, and enter into contract with the selected vendor to: (a) furnish a software Solution that complies with the requirements stated herein on a per-seat basis for each student enrolled in a cohort; (b) provide any requisite initial onboarding/provisioning of the software Solution, and ongoing technical support, on an as-needed basis; and (c) provide training on the system, if requested by CUNY (collectively referred to in the RFP as the “Services”).

The Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA) Applies to this Solicitation.

The restricted period began with the publication of this ad.

Compliance Procurement Lobbying Act

Required Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected:

1. “Offeror’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)”

2. “Offeror’s Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k”

Under the requirements of the State Procurement Lobbying Act all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Office of University Controller (*Designated Contacts). Until a designation is made, communication with any other CUNY employees concerning this project that is determined to be an attempt to influence the procurement may result in disqualification.

Contact with CUNY:

Under the requirements of the PLA, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an “impermissible contact” under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor.

Rules and regulations and more information on this law, please visit:

http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCouncil/Faq.htm (Advisory Council FAQs)

http: //www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act)