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Request for Proposal/Quote
“Notice to Proposers”
Nursing Comprehension & Retention
RFP Number:
Date Posted:
Closing Date:
Email Address:
Website:
2026-04
12/02/25
12/16/25
purchasing@wsutech.edu
https://wsutech.edu/purchasing/
Project Name:
Nursing Comprehension & Retention
Purpose of Purchase: To increase comprehension & recall of material. Aid in bridging the gap for the ESL
learner & those learners with below average reading comprehension. To decrease the
stress of learning difficult material, while increasing exams scores & retention rates.
Agency:
WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech)
4004 North Webb Road, Gateway Bldg., Wichita, KS 67226
Guarantee:
No Monetary Guarantee Required
Scope Summary: WSU Tech is seeking bids for Nursing Comprehension and Retention learning platform.
READ THIS REQUEST CAREFULLY
From this point forward, all Contractors and Vendors shall be referred to as “Contractor”. Failure to abide by all the
conditions of this Request may result in the rejection of your proposal/quote. Inquiries about this Request should
indicate the RFP number and title and be directed to the Purchasing Coordinator via email address above.
This notice to Contractors is intended to be used in conjunction with the Request for Proposal and all terms and
conditions.
Solicitation Reference Number: The above number has been assigned to this Solicitation and MUST be shown on all
correspondence or other documents associated with this Solicitation and MUST be referred to in all verbal
communications. All inquiries, written or verbal, shall be directed to the Purchasing Coordinator via email address
above.
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Failure to notify the Purchasing Coordinator of any conflicts or ambiguities in this Solicitation for Proposal may result in
items being resolved in the best interest of WSU Tech. Any modification to this Request shall be made in writing by
addendum and mailed to all bidders who received the original request. Only written communications are binding.
Sales Tax Determination: This Project has been determined by the Kansas Department of Revenue to be exempt from
Kansas Sales Tax(es). The cost of said tax must be EXCLUDED FROM all Proposals and Contract prices. Sales tax includes
all applicable state, county and city sales tax. If needed, WSU Tech will provide the Contractor with a tax exemption
number for their use.
Contact: All communications and for technical information regarding the RFP specified in this solicitation and to arrange
for a site visit, contact:
purchasing@wsutech.edu
Any correspondence by potential bidders, with WSU Tech, must be documented in writing and submitted to the
Purchasing Coordinator, to be considered for any possible addenda, and/or in the evaluation of the proposal/quote.
Any change in specifications shall be documented by the Purchasing Coordinator and will be issued by written
addendum.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not obligate WSU Tech to award a contract or complete the proposed project and
each reserves the right to cancel this RFP if it is in its best interest. Proposals must be clear and concise. Proposals that
are difficult to follow or that do not conform to the RFP format or binding specifications may be rejected. Responding
Vendors must include the required information called for in this RFP. WSU Tech reserves the right to reject a proposal if
required information is not provided or is not organized as directed.
WSU Tech also reserves the right to waive minor informalities and reserves the right to:
1. Reject any and all proposals received in response to this RFP.
2. Select a proposal for contract negotiation other than the one with the lowest cost.
3. Negotiate any aspect of the proposal with any Vendor.
4. Terminate negotiations and select the next most responsive Vendor for contract negotiations.
5. Terminate negotiations and prepare and release a new RFP.
6. Terminate negotiations and take such action as deemed appropriate.
Any decision to cancel or reject any and all proposals is in WSU Tech’s sole discretion. WSU Tech also reserves the right
to change the evaluation criteria or any other provision in this RFP by posting notice of the change(s) on the Purchasing
section of WSU Tech’s webpage. Vendors should check the site daily for updates (e.g. amendments, responses to
questions) and are expected to review information on the site carefully before submitting a final proposal. Such changes
or updates above constitutes written notice to each Vendor.
Proposal Content and Specifications
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Must have a broad range of nursing/healthcare content.
Ability to map curriculum and textbooks.
Integrates with the current LMS -Canvas.
Aids the nursing student in building meaningful connections with material.
Must include a measurement of student progress and have built in remediation or guided study suggestions.
Must appeal to ESL learners-if not multiple languages need some material that is consistent across all
languages.
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Duration of Offer
All proposal responses must indicate they are valid for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days
from the date of the proposal closing unless extended by mutual written agreement of both parties. Prices
and terms of the proposal as stated must be valid for the length of the resulting contract.
RFP Terms and Conditions
This RFP includes and incorporates the Contract Provisions form. Contractors should be aware that these
terms and conditions in preparing responses to this RFP. Much of the language reflected in any resulting
contract with WSU Tech is required by statute. If you take exception to any of the language in the terms and
conditions, you must indicate those exceptions in your response to the RFP; certain exceptions may result in
your proposal being disqualified from further review and evaluation. Only those exceptions indicated in your
response to the RFP will be available for discussion or negotiation.
Proposal / Delivery Form
Lump Sum Contract Proposal for: $ _________________________ DATE: ________________
Proposer: ________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________
Base Bid: In compliance with the Instructions to Proposers and subject to all conditions thereof, the
undersigned hereby proposes to furnish all material and equipment and to perform all labor for and incidental
to the entire Work for the Project, all in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications and Contract
Documents.
WSU TECH IS TAX EXEMPT BY STATE STATUTE. THE SUCCESSFUL CCONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY AND ALL STATE AND LOCAL TAXES AND WILL NOT PASS SUCH ONTO WSU TECH.
Proposed Timeline of Project
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The undersigned agrees to complete all Work within agreed upon date of written Notice to Proceed.
Liquidated damages may be assessed at the rate of $100 per day if the Contractor exceeds the contracted number of
days for completion.
Proposed Timeline for project completion:
Subcontractors:
The undersigned proposes to use the following Subcontractors for this Project if applicable:
Mechanical Work: ______________________________________________________________
Electrical Work: ______________________________________________________________
Other:
_______________________________________________________________
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.