ARFQ-0402-EDD2700000001-1 | Testing Platform for Social Studies Assessments

The West Virginia Department of Education is soliciting bids under ARFQ-0402-EDD2700000001-1 to establish an open-end Agency Master Agreement for an online test management platform. The system will be used to administer three annual social studies assessments: the Grade 8 West Virginia History Assessment, the U.S. History Examination, and the Civics Examination. The platform must support a secure lockdown browser environment, be compatible with various web-enabled devices, and integrate single sign-on via Webtop. Key technical requirements include role-based access controls, a built-in read-aloud function, and reporting capabilities that provide raw student scores aggregated by county. The vendor must also ensure all item banks align with state content standards and comply with FERPA, ADA, Section 504, and FSEA accessibility and privacy regulations. The contract is intended to span four years, with pricing based on one-time implementation fees and annual per-user license fees, as well as options for paper-based, large print, and Braille test copies. Award will be granted to the vendor meeting all technical specifications for the lowest overall total cost. Evaluation may include a live product demonstration focusing on test management, secure administration, and data export capabilities. Bids must be submitted electronically through wvOASIS by October 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET, and must include completed Exhibit A pricing pages and a signed addendum acknowledgment form to avoid disqualification. Successful vendors are required to maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.