K-5 Literacy Universal Screening, Progress Monitoring, Reporting, and Instructional Decision-Support System

The Pittsburgh Public School District is soliciting a K-5 literacy universal screening, progress monitoring, reporting, and instructional decision-support system. The objective is to implement a system that identifies student literacy needs across domains such as phonics, decoding, and reading comprehension, providing districtwide visibility and actionable data for teachers. A critical requirement is that student-level results and recommended instructional next steps must be available to educators within two school days of assessment completion. The system must operate independently of any core curriculum and provide automated data delivery via API or secure file transfer to ensure seamless integration with district systems. The contract is anticipated to last up to five years, with a project start date of February 1, 2027, and annual continuation subject to Board approval. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, and must include a narrative not exceeding 30 pages, a pricing schedule, and technical evidence of psychometric reliability and validity. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, evaluated through a two-stage process involving written scoring and standardized demonstrations. While Eligible Business Enterprise participation is not scored directly, it serves as a tie-breaker for substantially equal proposals. Selected vendors must provide proof of liability insurance and ensure all personnel maintain required Pennsylvania state clearances.