26MACISCS5 | Educator Preparation Alternative Assessment Attestations | (MA)
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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking sponsoring organizations to provide educator preparation attestations that serve as approved alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). This procurement, identified as 26MACISCS5, is structured as a Departmental Master Agreement Rolling Enrollment Bid. The performance period runs from April 7, 2026, through June 30, 2033. This is a fee-for-service, multiple vendor award where funding is based on rates paid directly by test takers to the vendors, with no direct financial contribution from DESE. Eligible organizations must hold an Approved or Approved with Distinction designation and offer initial teacher licensure programs corresponding to the attestations. Mandatory requirements include the implementation of evidence-based early literacy programs where applicable, the submission of a Subject Matter Knowledge Statement of Assurance, and the designation of a Dean and specific content experts to sign off on attestations. Proposals are evaluated based on viability and alignment, with a specific scoring rubric ranging from Non-Responsive to Outstanding. Selected vendors are responsible for the design of the attestations, defining allowable evidence and evaluation methodologies, and securely reporting results to candidates and DESE via the Educator Licensure and Renewal portal. All contractors must comply with Commonwealth of Massachusetts standard terms, including strict cybersecurity encryption standards, data protection laws, and background checks for personnel. Responses must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by the final deadline of March 20, 2031.
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Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USASet-Aside
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