What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide a statewide online alternate assessment system aligned to alternate academic achievement standards in ELA, Mathematics, Science/Technology and Engineering, and an option for Civics. The platform must include a research-based learning progression framework, extensive accessibility features for students with significant cognitive disabilities, statewide accountability system integration, and year-round instructional evidence reporting. Only onshore organizations in the United States are eligible to bid, and all work will be performed offsite. While all businesses may respond, the Strategic Sourcing Services Team gives award preference to Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program participants and will only evaluate non-participating bidders if no participant meets best value criteria. Bidders must submit all questions by December 1, 2026, and submit their quotes in English and U.S. currency through COMMBUYS, including Prompt Payment Discount terms. The solicitation does not specify a submission deadline, contract term, or budget, noting only that the buyer is looking for proposals.
Scope of work
- Secure, accessible, and reliable statewide online assessment administration platform
- Alternate assessments in ELA, Mathematics, and Science/Technology and Engineering
- Optional alternate assessment for Civics
- Research-based learning progression framework supporting multiple pathways to learning
- Accessibility features including switch access, human read-aloud, braille, and tactile graphics
- State-level and student-level reporting integrated with statewide accountability and data systems
- Collection, management, and reporting of assessment and instructional evidence year-round
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| SDP Plan submissions | at least 25% of the total available evaluation points |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Active COMMBUYS Seller account
Documents to include with your response
- SDP Plan Form
- Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) form
- Authorization for Electronic Funds Payment Form
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via COMMBUYS
- Instructions
- Bidders must register and maintain an active COMMBUYS Seller account to respond to a Bid. Multiple quotes are not permitted unless authorized.