Notice of Proposed Sole Source for Vital Source Software

Weber State University is publishing a notice of intent to award a contract without competition for Vital Source Software. The university is seeking to procure a comprehensive suite of software products, including Verba Compare, Verba Collect, Verba Connect, and VitalSource Bookshelf, to manage Inclusive Access, Equitable Access, and Flexible Access programs. The contract term is expected to be 5 years with renewal options. The estimated value of the contract is $72,000 over five years. Key points to consider: • The uniqueness of this procurement is defined by the Future-Proof Partnership (FPP) and the integrated end-to-end nature of the VitalSource ecosystem. • The platform provides a level of scale and institutional integration currently unmatched in the market. • Other vendors were unable to provide a system that seamlessly integrates with the University's existing LMS, SIS, and POS systems to the degree required for an automated, institutional-wide rollout.