Fiscal Year

2027

Coverage: July 01, 2026–June 30, 2027

Order Form Deadline

Friday, June 12, 2026

Procurement window: March 1 to June 12, 2026

Invoice Deadline

Friday, July 17, 2026

Purchase Order due: Friday, July 10, 2026

Multi-year purchases available for select suppliers

STAC Program

In 2020, the mission of the STAC program is to leverage greater economies of scale that lead to expanded cost savings by centrally coordinating procurements of online education tools. STAC is the result of a collaboration between the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (Chancellor’s Office), the California Virtual Campus (CVC) and the Foundation for California Colleges’ CollegeBuys program to simplify access and procurement of online education tools to deliver virtual instructional and student support services.

To participate in STAC for the FY27, please complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the Order Form below by selecting the online tools you are seeking to purchase through STAC along with the quantities needed. If multiple department heads are purchasing, please collaborate and submit only one order form. Order Forms are due by Friday, June 12, 2026.
  2. Generate a PDF version of the form to provide signatures from your authorized representative. 
  3. Submit the STAC Order Form via email to [email protected]. For STAC to accept an Order Form, the form must be signed. Services purchased through STAC within the purchasing window will be active between July 01, 2026 to June 30, 2027 unless otherwise specified.
  4. Receive and Approve the quote issued by STAC (not-to-exceed pricing). In response to the quote the college/district will provide a Purchase Order. Once all STAC purchases are aggregated, invoices will be issued and reflect final pricing for selected services.

STAC partnerships and pricing information are provided below. These partnerships are CVC and/or CollegeBuys partners that have demonstrated efficacy within the community college environment and are committed to partner-level engagement. Pricing provided below is the maximum not-to-exceed pricing and may be lowered once all participating colleges’ information is aggregated (i.e. pricing will be determined based on our systemwide volume). Participating colleges should select providers for their needs, and complete the sections in red (below) for the coverage period: July 01, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

By signing, participating colleges accept service provider terms and conditions as secured by the Foundation (links to provider terms and conditions are provided (below) in accordance with California Public Contract Code 20661. Colleges may withdraw participation at any time within the procurement window without issue. Additional supplier purchasing agreements are available outside of the STAC order form. Please visit the FoundationCCC CollegeBuys website for an overview of all our 140+ supplier partnerships.

Please note that pricing reflected on the Order Form is not-to-exceed (NTE) pricing, and may be reduced further depending on the system’s economies of scale. This is the value STAC aims to deliver, and updated pricing will be reflected in the invoice provided by CollegeBuys, on behalf of STAC. Colleges that do not participate in STAC can still purchase the below services through the supplier agreements at standard contract pricing.

Program Updates

  • VPAT’s linked
  • Canvas integration instructions can be provided upon request for products applicable

Terms and Conditions

The District acknowledges that Supplier, in its capacity as a STAC partner, has entered into a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) with Foundation for California Community Colleges (“FCCC”). The MSA(s) applicable to each respective STAC partner selected to deliver services under this Order Form, as made available in each Supplier’s respective section of the Order Form, are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

By executing this Order Form, the District agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of each such applicable MSA, solely with respect to the services provided under this Order Form. In the event of a conflict between this Order Form and any applicable MSA governing the delivery of services, the terms in the applicable MSA shall govern.

For the avoidance of doubt, the District shall be bound only by the MSA(s) corresponding to the STAC partner(s) selected to provide services under this Order Form.

District College List – Allan Hancock Joint Community College
District College List – Antelope Valley Community College
District College List – Barstow Community College
District College List – Butte-Glenn Community College
District College List – Cabrillo Community College
District College List – California's Online Community College
District College List – Cerritos Community College
District College List – Chabot-Las Positas Community College
District College List – Chaffey Community College District
District College List – Citrus Community College District
District College List – Coast Community College District
District College List – Compton Community College District
District College List – Contra Costa Community College District
District College List – Copper Mountain Community College District
District College List – Desert Community College District
District College List – El Camino Community College District
District College List – Feather River Community College District
District College List – Foothill-De Anza Community College District
District – Gavilan Joint Community College District
District College List – Glendale Community College District
District College List – Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
District College List – Hartnell Community College District
District College List – Imperial Community College District
District College List – Kern Community College District
District College List – Lake Tahoe Community College District
District College List – Lassen Community College District
District College List – Long Beach City College
District College List – Los Angeles Community College District
District College List – Los Rios Community College District
District College List – Marin Community College District
District College List – Mendocino-Lake Community College District
District College List – Merced Community College District
District College List – MiraCosta Community College District
District College List – Monterey Peninsula Community College District
District College List – Mt. San Antonio Community College District
District College List – Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
District College List – Napa Valley Community College District
District College List – North Orange County Community College District
District College List – Ohlone Community College District
District College List – Palo Verde Community College District
District College List – Palomar Community College District
District College List – Pasadena Area Community College District
District College List – Peralta Community College District
District College List – Rancho Santiago Community College District
District College List – Redwoods Community College District
District College List – Rio Hondo College
District College List – Riverside Community College District
District College List – San Bernardino Community College District
District College List – San Diego Community College District
District College List – San Francisco Community College District
District College List – San Joaquin Delta Community College District
District College List – San Jose-Evergreen Community College District
District College List – San Luis Obispo County Community College District
District College List – San Mateo County Community College District
District College List – Santa Barbara Community College District
District College List -Santa Clarita Community College District
District College List – Santa Monica Community College District
District College List – College of the Sequoias
District College List – Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District
District College List – Sierra Joint Community College District
District College List – Siskiyou Joint Community College District
District College List – Solano County Community College District
District College List – Sonoma County Junior College District
District College List – South Orange County Community College District
District College List – Southwestern Community College District
District College List – State Center Community College District
District College List – Ventura County Community College District
District College List – Victor Valley Community College District
District College List – West Hills Community College District
District College List – West Kern Community College District
District College List – West Valley-Mission Community College District
District College List – Yosemite Community College District
District College List – Yuba Community College District
Participating College Representative Email Address:

Secondary College Representative (Optional)

Secondary College Representative Email Address:

Purchase Order Information

Please return the signed order form and Purchase Order to Vanessa Ruiz, [email protected],
Foundation for California Community Colleges, Attn: CollegeBuys, 1102 Q Street, Suite 4800, Sacramento, CA 95811

Invoice before or after the invoice date

Invoicing Instructions

(Please include any college-specific payment processing instructions)

Ally

Ally (Blackboard) helps build inclusive environments and makes digital content more accessible for all by providing an integrated and seamless approach to creating more accessible content, automatically generated alternative formats for all, feedback and guidance for faculty, and comprehensive reporting. Equity is not about disability or ability; it is about accessibility and inclusion for everyone. Ally addresses barriers to make Learning Management System (LMS) content more accessible to all.

This service is procured based on FY25 District/College Total FTES.

Additional Documentation

NameCoach

Our names are central to our unique identities, and saying them correctly is the first step in connecting with, respecting, and appreciating one another. NameCoach provides a simple and effective solution: audio name pronunciations embedded online to easily learn and remember how to say them. Perfectly.


This service is procured based on FY25 District/College Total FTES.

Pricing: $1.05 per FTES (12-months)

Additional Documentation

NameCoach Agreement Term
NameCoach Add Outlook Integration (Optional, opens below)
Provides access to pronunciations directly in Outlook without an email signature or having to leave the page.

NameCoach Outlook (Integration)

Provides access to pronunciations directly in Outlook without an email signature or having to leave the page. It also provides access to the NameCoach pronunciation database for virtually 100% coverage of pronunciations for all internal or external contacts.

Pricing: $3,000 Flat Rate (12-months)

Pricing: $3,000 Flat Rate (12-months)
Colleges Selected

NetTutor (LSI)

NetTutor (LSI) is a market-leading educational technology company whose student-centered suite of interoperable products and services produces measurably better learning outcomes and increased retention rates in hundreds of higher-ed institutions nationwide. The NetTutor online tutoring service is available to students 24/7/365, staffed with highly qualified, best-trained tutors, and includes customized service options and flexible platform configuration.

Pricing: $23.00 per HOUR (12-months) (Quantity beyond college’s allocations)

NetTutor Additional Documentation

Pisces Additional Documentation

Pisces Additional Documentation

$23.00/hour
NetTutor (LSI) Add Pisces (Online Tutoring and Collaboration Platform)
Online Collaboration Tool for Academic Support and Student Services. No Cost to California Community Colleges through June 30, 2026 via CVC (pending CVC contract renewal by State Chancellor’s Office). For implementation support, please contact [email protected]

Pronto

Pronto is a real-time communication platform designed specifically for classroom communication and engagement, seamlessly integrated with Canvas. With a mobile-first approach, Pronto provides instant messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing, along with equitable features that enhance student interaction and engagement. It moves beyond outdated tools like email, keeping students connected while helping institutions meet RSI standards through meaningful communication in online and hybrid courses.

Additional Documentation

Pronto Subscription

Labster

“Where STEM Starts to Click” – Labster’s 300+ virtual lab simulations help make STEM make sense for all students. Back row students clear the hurdle between pass and fail. Middle-row students become more confident learners. And front row students approach mastery. Instructors love it because they can focus on what they want. And colleges love it because it increases pass rates – along with retention and graduation rates. Visit labster.com.

These services are procured based on FY25 District/College Total FTES.

Additional Documentation

Labster Select License Type
Cost per License: $48.41

Adobe Creative Cloud

Creative Cloud gives you the world’s best apps and services for video, design, photography, and the web. It’s easy to get started with built-in tutorials and templates.

Pricing: $99.98 per license (12-months)

Additional Documentation

Cidi Labs

We provide clever, affordable plug-in tools for Canvas that help course designers and educators dramatically increase productivity, ignite creativity, and scale the delivery of high quality, accessible learning.

These services are procured based on FY25 District/College Total FTES. If you are procuring on behalf of a multi-college district, pricing is determined separately for each college based on their individual FTES. Purchasing based on the total district-wide FTES is not permitted for multi-college districts.

View Annual Product Pricing Table

Product Costs – Note: If a multi-college district purchases services for every college in their district, they are eligible for an additional 10% off subscription costs.

Institution FTESTierDesignPLUSUDOIT AdvantageTidyUPNG ReadyGOObservED
0–2,000B$4,725.00$2,925.00$1,620.00$3,150.00$3,150.00
2,001–3,000C$5,670.00$3,487.50$1,890.00$3,780.00$3,600.00
3,001–4,000D$6,750.00$4,162.50$2,295.00$4,500.00$4,050.00
4,001–6,000E$8,775.00$5,512.50$2,970.00$5,850.00$4,500.00
6,001–9,000F$12,015.00$7,650.00$4,050.00$8,010.00$6,300.00
9,001–12,000G$15,525.00$9,288.00$5,130.00$10,350.00$9,000.00
12,001–18,000H$20,925.00$12,528.00$6,885.00$13,950.00$10,800.00
18,001–25,000I$24,975.00$15,012.00$8,370.00$16,650.00$13,500.00
25,001–37,500J$30,375.00$18,252.00$10,125.00$20,250.00$16,200.00
37,501–50,000K$33,660.00$21,150.00$13,905.00$28,080.00$18,000.00
50,001–62,500L$39,060.00$24,390.00$16,335.00$32,580.00$22,500.00
Onboarding and Training Fees
Onboarding Fees – Note: Onboarding and training fees are required for all Participating Agencies’ first year of service.
Institution FTESTierDesignPLUS OnboardingUDOIT Advantage OnboardingTidyUP OnboardingNG ReadyGO OnboardingObservED Onboarding
0–2,000B$2,500.00$1,500.00$1,000.00$4,500.00$1,000.00
2,001–3,000C$2,500.00$1,500.00$1,000.00$4,500.00$1,000.00
3,001–4,000D$2,500.00$1,500.00$1,000.00$4,500.00$1,000.00
4,001–6,000E$3,500.00$2,000.00$1,500.00$4,500.00$1,500.00
6,001–9,000F$3,500.00$2,000.00$1,500.00$4,500.00$1,500.00
9,001–12,000G$3,500.00$2,000.00$1,500.00$4,500.00$1,500.00
12,001–18,000H$5,000.00$2,500.00$2,000.00$4,500.00$2,000.00
18,001–25,000I$5,000.00$3,500.00$2,000.00$4,500.00$2,000.00
25,001–37,500J$5,000.00$3,500.00$2,000.00$4,500.00$2,000.00
37,501–50,000K$7,000.00$4,500.00$2,500.00$5,500.00$2,500.00
50,001–62,500L$7,000.00$4,500.00$2,500.00$5,000.00$2,500.00
Cidi Labs Product DesignPLUS + First Year Onboarding and Training
Cidi Labs Product UDOIT Advantage + First Year Onboarding and Training
Cidi Labs Product TidyUP + First Year Onboarding and Training
Cidi Labs NG Product ReadyGO + First Year Onboarding and Training
Cidi Labs Product ObservED + First Year Onboarding and Training

ConexED

The most comprehensive “All-in-One” Student Engagement Platform Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), Student Services and Retention— Enhanced with AI. Seamlessly integrating into your institution’s workflows, ConexED empowers student success by streamlining engagement, communication, scheduling, alerts and case management—enhancing the experience for both students and staff.

Ordering Instructions

These services are procured based on FY24 District/College Total FTES.

This service is procured based on FY25 District/College Total FTES.

Additional Documentation

ConexED Cost Per FTES by Bundle
One Module Rate * FTES
Two Module Rate * FTES
Three Module Rate * FTES
Onboarding & Implementation
Module Implementation & Onboarding fees
Annual Training
ConexED Component 4 Technical Support
Technical Support and Business Intelligence Dashboards are required with module purchase

Honorlock

Honorlock is a remote proctoring solution that innovates and improves the online assessment experience by leveraging the best of both worlds – humanity combined with the power of highly trained and responsive AI. Honorlock provides a low-friction environment for all test takers bolstered by world-class support, while preserving the integrity of the institution’s credentials.

Additional Documentation

Honorlock License Type

Proctorio

Proctorio is a secure, scalable remote proctoring solution designed to protect academic integrity. With features like live & automated proctoring, ID verification, browser lockdown, AI tool detection, proxy use prevention and more, Proctorio provides a seamless exam experience with the lowest bandwidth requirements on the market – all on demand without any delays or exam scheduling.

Additional Documentation

Proctorio Pricing Options

California Connects

California Connects is an affordable internet program brought to you by CollegeBuys and powered by T-Mobile. The program aims to bridge the digital divide by providing access to 4G LTE broadband internet at home, school, or on the move. The service is available to all students, faculty, and staff at any California educational institution. Each California Connects hotspot supports multiple devices, enabling academic, personal, and professional use.

For new devices or new participants | $57 (one-time, plus tax)
Renewal for existing participants in California Connects with existing devices

Hypothes.is

Hypothesis.is is a versatile, open-source platform engineered to facilitate social annotation. It allows users to collaboratively interact with online content through various actions such as annotating, highlighting, and fostering discussions on any web page or PDF document. By doing so, it effectively creates a global conversational layer that spans across the vast expanse of knowledge available on the web. Leveraging the spirit of open-source, Hypothesis.is promotes collective intelligence and deeper engagement with content. It revolutionizes the way users digest and interpret web-based information, converting passive consumption into active exploration.

This service is procured based on FY25 District/College Total FTES.

Additional Documentation

Hypothesis Product Options
Selected Value: 1
Bundled (Per 1,000 seats) * $5.625
Save and Resume Later

Additional Suppliers

Additional supplier purchasing agreements are available outside of the STAC Order Form. Please visit the CollegeBuys website for an overview of the 160+ supplier partnerships.

  • Academic, Instructional, and Online Education Technology
  • Consulting Services
  • Campus Facilities and Operations
  • Health Services
  • Financial Services
  • Technology Infrastructure

If your college is interested in procuring one or more additional products or services, please reach out to CollegeBuys directly at [email protected].

California Community Colleges should always proactively ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as the Chancellor’s Office has not confirmed that each solution offered has undergone a systemwide technology equity review process.