Course Materials & Inclusive Access Program Management

The contract under the title Course Materials & Inclusive Access Program Management requires the provider to deliver and manage course materials for academic instruction through an Inclusive Access model, ensuring all students have immediate and equitable access to required textbooks and digital learning resources on the first day of class. This includes seamless integration with the institution’s learning management system, automated billing tied to course enrollment, and flexible opt-in and opt-out mechanisms that comply with state and institutional policies to respect student choice and financial transparency. The provider must ensure all content is accessible, properly licensed, and updated in alignment with curriculum needs across semesters. The agreement is structured as a subcontract under the North Carolina agency operating out of UNC Chapel Hill, with a NAICS code of 511130 indicating classification under publishing industries. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, and responses are due by September 2, 2026. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the scope is explicitly centered on statewide academic operations under UNC Chapel Hill’s purview, requiring the vendor to support large-scale, institution-wide deployment with robust administrative oversight, data reporting, and student support infrastructure. The program emphasizes affordability, compliance, and digital accessibility as core objectives.