Addendum #1 to RFP #04102012 - Learning Management System - McHenry County College

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Addendum #1 to RFP #04102012 for McHenry County College addresses bidder inquiries and revises learning management system specifications. It defines how “user-friendly” is measured (easy to learn and easy to use) and clarifies expected costs and needed customizations for course, sections, content, assessments, communications, withdrawn student handling, and single sign-on via Datatel. It also covers integration scope with web services, required compliance and bid exceptions, contract timing for May–August 2012, attachment submission part, and LMS requirements for text display, LOR functionality, and tracking/reporting behavior.

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Learning Management System

Response acknowledgements and official modifications

Bidder questions and requirement clarifications

Integration, customizations, and compliance expectations

Addendum \#1 to RFP \#04102012 Learning Management System McHenry County College This Addendum is in response to the inquiries from potential bidders. This Addendum constitutes changes to the specifications as sent out in the original RFP and other pertinent information shared with all vendors. All changes and information listed on this Addendum should be considered as the official modifications to the specifications and should be included in your proposal with these in mind. Please acknowledge your receipt of this addendum by attaching a signed copy of the addendum with your proposal response. Received and acknowledged by: Requirements: 1.6.3 Is the export/import feature user-friendly? 1.8.7 Does the LMS have a user-friendly threaded discussion board? Question: Please clarify how McHenry County College defines “user-friendly”. Answer: McHenry County College defines user-friendly system as a system that is easy to learn and easy to use. Requirement: [2.1.5.2](2.1.5.2) What are costs involved if the vendor does the customization? Question: What customizations does McHenry County College require or desire for the integration? Answer: This question is tied to previous questions 2.1. 2, 2.1.5 and these customizations are specific to course/sections parameters, withdrawn students from Datatel could un-enroll student in the LMS, customizations regarding course content, assessments, and communications in the LMS. Another customization could be a single sign-on through Datatel portal. Requirements: [2.3.2.1](2.3.2.1) How do you integrate? 2.3.2.2 Describe your integration? Question: Do these requirements refer to how web services integrates with the learning management system? Or how web services can be used to integrate third party products with the learning management system? Answer: Both. How do you integrate with web services and could instructors link the LMS to their preferred web services? Requirement: 5.2.1 Use text to display test, unless formatting that cannot be achieved with CSS is required. Question: We assume this is meant to read “Use text to display text…” Is this correct? Answer: This is correct: Use text to display text, unless formatting that cannot be achieved with CSS is required. Section 3.1: MCC requests that we must confirm that we will comply with all the provisions of the RFP. However, according to Section 2. 10, MCC requests that any exceptions to the specifications are to be delivered with the bid. Should we have any exceptions to the provision for a resulting contract, we simply provide them with the bid? Answer: Yes Section 1.4: “The contract between MCC and vendor will begin in May 2012 for planning and will run through August 2012, with an option to revisit a follow-up contract if needed.” Question: Please confirm that the initial contract is from May 2012 to August 2012, 4 months? Answer: Once an LMS is selected and awarded via this RFP process, McHenry County College and the selected vendor will start the LMS implementation project. With the initial contract, the intent is to cover parts of the planning and the LMS implementation phases with the option to extend this period depending on how long it will take to complete the implementation of the LMS. Question: The RFP guidelines clearly indicate that responses should be submitted as two separately sealed parts: the Technical Proposal and the Pricing Proposal. I can see that Attachment A of the RFP should be submitted with the Technical Proposal and Attachment B with the Pricing Proposal, but I need clarification about which of these two parts (Technical or Pricing) should include Attachments C, D, and E. Answer: Attachments C, D, and E should be submitted with the Technical Proposal. Question: When does your agreement with ANGEL/Blackboard expire? Answer: Our current agreement with ANGEL/Blackboard expires on June 30, 2012 with the possibility of extending the contract for additional time period.

FAQs

What does McHenry County College mean by a “user-friendly” LMS system?

A user-friendly system is easy to learn and easy to use for its users.

What customizations are required or desired for integration with Datatel and course activities?

Customizations include course/sections parameters, handling withdrawn students (e.g., un-enroll in the LMS), and updates related to course content, assessments, and communications. It may also include single sign-on through the Datatel portal.

What should vendors assume about the integration requirements and web services?

The requirements address how web services integrate with the learning management system, including using web services to integrate third-party products. Instructors should also be able to link the LMS to their preferred web services.

Sep 23, 2026

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