Software & SaaS Solutions

Contract 159581, effective October 1, 2025, is an agreement between the Region 14 Education Service Center and Turnitin LLC for the provision of Software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. This contract was established through RFP 25-S940 to create a preferred vendor list available to Region 14 ESC and other public agencies nationwide via the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program. The scope of the agreement covers a broad range of software solutions, including cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid methodologies, with a specific focus on academic integrity and assessment tools such as Turnitin Feedback Studio, iThenticate, Gradescope, and ExamSoft. The contract term is three years, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The award was based on a most advantageous evaluation process that weighted pricing and product availability at 40 points, references and experience at 30 points, technology at 20 points, and value-added services at 10 points. Turnitin is required to provide comprehensive services including license procurement, implementation, onboarding, technical support, and compliance with data privacy regulations such as FERPA and HIPAA. Administratively, the supplier must provide monthly sales reports to OMNIA Partners and adhere to specific federal and state requirements, including the Buy America certification and telecommunications prohibitions when federal funds are utilized. Pricing is structured as a ceiling, allowing for adjustments downward but not above the approved rates.