Connected Intelligence Data Cloud (CEDS Deployment) and Analytics and Insights - Community Engagemen

The contract involves a sole source procurement by the Montana Office of Public Instruction for the deployment of the Connected Intelligence Data Cloud (CEDS) and related analytics and insights services aimed at supporting the ESSA State Report Card. The award is designated exclusively to PowerSchool Group, LLC, with the intent to enhance educational data infrastructure, reporting capabilities, and community engagement. The procurement process is non-competitive, requiring interested vendors to review and accept a Letter of Intent to Sole Source and submit a detailed description demonstrating their ability to meet all specified requirements. The response submission must be made via the Montana eMACS portal by October 2, 2025, with Heather Davidson serving as the primary contact. The contract's estimated value ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, with payment terms set at net 30 days. The scope encompasses deploying the CEDS platform, providing analytics and insights services, and supporting community engagement initiatives related to educational reporting. While the procurement emphasizes broad service categories such as educational testing, materials, services, and training, it does not specify detailed line-item costs, delivery schedules, or performance periods. Additionally, the contract documents do not include explicit clauses regarding packaging, marking, inspection, acceptance, or security requirements, reflecting the nature of the services as primarily data and software deployment. The process is governed by Montana’s procurement procedures, with no federal FAR clauses explicitly incorporated, and the documentation emphasizes vendor compliance through the submission of company information and adherence to the sole source process.