Illinois State University
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Vendor: Blackboard, Inc.
Change Order amount: $55,100
The change order is for additional licensing to cover increased usage by the University.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Blackboard, Inc., Washington, DC
Amount: $44,900
Terms:
An estimated start date of 8/1/2008 through 7/31/2009, 12 months
Renewals:
None
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The University awarded a contract for a Blackboard Learning System license to Blackboard, Inc., Washington, DC, for $44,900.
This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the
compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration.
Blackboard Learning System is the course management system software currently used by University instructors to augment and administer thousands of courses. It is used for grading, administering tests and quizzes, delivering required course materials and much more. It is in the best interest of the University to continue to use the Blackboard Learning System, and Blackboard is the only source for this license.
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