Data Forensics ReportingBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 26-85084) seeking a contractor to develop comprehensive data forensic reports related to the administration of the ILEARN and IREAD assessments. The contracted services include generating detailed student-level and aggregate-level Response Change Reports and Data Forensic Reports for test sessions, test administrators, and schools after each assessment window closes. When aggregate-level reports flag any sessions for irregularities, the contractor is required to produce individual-level reports to be provided to designated school corporations by IDOE. The solicitation is a formal procurement governed by Indiana state procurement rules and includes requirements for adherence to security standards, data confidentiality, and state compliance frameworks. The contract requires data files from IDOE and mandates that all data handling complies with stringent information security protocols, including encryption, data location restrictions to U.S. data centers, and timely incident reporting, consistent with Indiana’s Office of Technology Information Security Framework and applicable legal codes. This contract incorporates detailed terms and conditions pertaining to data ownership, protection, and breach response for cloud-based or infrastructure services, including specific attachments defining these obligations for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) engagements. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, comply with licensing standards, and guarantee confidentiality per state statutes, especially regarding protected data such as Social Security numbers. The procurement places emphasis on subcontractor participation, with requirements for Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) commitments and associated documentation. Proposal submissions must follow a structured format including Business, Technical, Cost, and Attestation forms, with pricing proposals submitted in prescribed Excel templates. The contract includes clauses for key personnel designations, continuity of services for transition phases, and strict penalties for non-compliance. While no explicit contract value or delivery schedule is provided, contract administration will involve electronic payments via state systems, oversight by designated contracting officials, and adherence to performance and reporting standards defined in the scope of work. The successful offeror is expected to robustly support IDOE in ensuring the integrity and security of statewide assessment administrations through detailed forensic data analysis and reporting.