RFP 92303 - Custom AI-enabled Content Development

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a qualified vendor to design, develop, deliver, and maintain AI‑enabled learning content and related services for workforce‑aligned, short‑form, non‑credit programs and, optionally, credit‑bearing curricula. The contract will be an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) with a three‑year base term (plus two optional one‑year renewals) and a maximum aggregate value of $1 million. Work will be performed remotely, with the vendor responsible for end‑to‑end project management, instructional design, AI integration, LMS (D2L Brightspace) integration via LTI, analytics, accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA), and ongoing support/maintenance. Typical task orders are expected to be about $100 k and to span roughly three months for program development, followed by a 12‑month recurring services period. • Develop modular, skills‑focused learning assets aligned to defined competencies and stackable credential pathways. • Integrate AI for content authoring, personalization, analytics, and learner support while maintaining human‑in‑the‑loop oversight for credit courses. • Ensure full accessibility compliance (ADA, Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA). • Deliver content through D2L Brightspace using LTI 1.3/Advantage and support xAPI data tracking. • Provide project planning, milestone tracking, and regular reporting via UMGC’s Smartsheet environment. • Offer ongoing maintenance, updates, and learner support for at least 12 months after deployment.