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This Solicitation opportunity from South Carolina was posted on November 4, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Adoption List of Formative Assessments Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

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5400028908State & Local

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The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to develop a statewide adoption list of formative assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics to be administered to students from kindergarten through eighth grade, as mandated by the South Carolina Education Accountability Act (EAA) Section 59-18-310, amended in 2024. This two-phase procurement begins with the RFQ designed to identify qualified vendors based on a rigorous evaluation of their technical capabilities in psychometric and statistical methodologies, assessment test results, development processes aligned with state standards, and clarity of their proposed assessment tools. Pricing is not considered at this stage. Successful vendors from this qualification phase will be invited to participate in a future Invitation for Bids (IFB) for contract award. The assessments must align with the South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards, provide timely diagnostic data to guide instruction, and meet strict reliability and validity criteria, including a minimum reliability index of 0.85 and evidence of fairness across diverse student subgroups such as students with disabilities and multilingual learners. Deliverables include an accessible, secure online platform integrated with state data systems via Ed-Fi API for interoperability, psychometric reporting, prediction scores for summative readiness, and tailored administration materials meeting educational and psychological testing standards (APA/AERA/NCME). The solicitation emphasizes confidentiality and trade secret protections, requiring vendors to mark sensitive information appropriately. The evaluation is structured around weighted factors focusing heavily on psychometrics, test results, and development quality, with a pass/fail decision guiding the transition to the competitive bidding phase. The overall place of performance is South Carolina, with the assessments intended for statewide use during the 2025-26 school year or later. No contract value or pricing information is included in this RFQ, as it is solely focused on qualification assessment. Proposals are due by January 16, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the State procurement portal, with inquiries directed to SCDE’s procurement officer.

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SCDE seeks qualified vendors to develop statewide K-8 ELA and math assessments meeting strict psychometric standards.

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SC, USA

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Request for Qualifications

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AgencySouth Carolina Department of Education
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South Carolina Education Accountability Act (EAA), Section 59-18-310 provided for the creation of a statewide adoption list of formative assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. As amended in 2024, the assessments on the Adoption List are administered to students in kindergarten through the eighth grade. 

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