Learning Management System

The Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) has established a cooperative purchasing agreement for a Learning Management System (LMS) through solicitation R250501. Effective January 1, 2026, the contract is a multiple-award agreement including D2L Ltd., Instructure, Inc., and Meridian Knowledge Solutions LLC. The primary objective is to provide participating public agencies nationwide with LMS software to automate workflows and manage online learning programs, featuring capabilities such as virtual classrooms, certification management, mobile learning, and content authoring. The agreement is registered with OMNIA Partners to extend these contract benefits to public sector members across the United States. The contract term is for an initial three years, with the option for Region 4 ESC to renew for up to two additional one-year periods through December 31, 2030. D2L Ltd. provides a tiered pricing structure based on user volume for its Brightspace Core software, with additional costs for implementation packages, software add-ons like Lumi Pro, and various levels of administrator support. The award was based on a weighted evaluation focusing on purchase price (35%), the extent to which goods meet needs (30%), quality (20%), long-term cost (10%), and reputation (5%). The agreement includes strict data privacy protections prohibiting the sale of personal information and requires compliance with Texas Government Code regarding foreign terrorist organizations, energy company boycotts, and firearms entities.