FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR ELA & MATH K-8

The State of South Carolina is seeking proposals for a Statewide Term Contract to establish an Adoption List of formative interim assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The primary objective is to provide tools that analyze student strengths and weaknesses to inform instruction and placement. The contract requires a minimum 90 percent alignment with South Carolina College and Career Ready academic standards and adherence to the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing and ESEA Peer Review Guidance. Key deliverables include a comprehensive assessment suite for all K-8 grades, prediction data for first and second graders to determine if they are on track for the next grade level, and integrated services covering training, scoring, reporting, and both paper and online testing materials. The procurement process requires a technical and business proposal, with a submission deadline of September 16, 2026. Evaluation is based on technical factors, including a research study and assessment data, with the most advantageous responsive offerors being ranked for award. The estimated period of performance begins February 1, 2027, and runs through October 30, 2031, consisting of an initial one-year term with three optional one-year extensions and a final seven-month term. Pricing is structured on a per-student basis across a four-year period. Awardees must comply with strict information security requirements, including the submission of a Service Provider Security Assessment Questionnaire, and maintain general and information security liability insurance.