ACCESS for ELLs -Student Assessment

This contract pertains to the provision of the ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs software programs, which are designed to assess the English language proficiency of English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with significant cognitive disabilities that prevent meaningful participation in standard assessments. The software assessments serve as evaluation tools to measure student progress and are required to be available for both the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and local education agencies within Alabama. The assessments are developed to comply with all federal and state requirements, ensuring they meet standards-based criteria and support accountability measures. These assessments are administered annually across consortium member states to fulfill federal accountability obligations, providing a consistent and standardized measure of student progress in English proficiency. The solicitation, posted on October 4, 2024, with a response deadline of October 7, 2024, is managed under NAICS code 541511, indicating a focus on custom computer programming services. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, reflecting the scope of developing, implementing, and supporting these assessment programs. The Alabama Department of Education is the contracting agency, operating within the state of Alabama, with the project aimed at ensuring compliance with federal mandates and supporting educational accountability through reliable, standardized assessments for ELL students and those with significant cognitive disabilities.