MPA 603 Literacy and Dyslexia Endorsement Providers

The Rhode Island Department of Education is establishing a Master Price Agreement (MPA) under solicitation OET27007038 to identify qualified professional learning providers for Literacy and Dyslexia endorsement. The primary objective is to support the statewide implementation of evidence-based literacy practices in alignment with the Right to Read Act. Selected providers will deliver training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, covering critical competencies such as phonics, decoding, encoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Key responsibilities include coordinating schedules with the state or local education agencies, managing participant data, facilitating approved training programs, and issuing proof of completion to successful participants. To be included on the qualified vendor list, applicants must submit a technical proposal limited to six pages, excluding appendices and resumes. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, requiring a minimum score of 80 points to advance. Evaluation criteria focus on staff qualifications regarding diverse student populations, organizational background and past project impact, and the vendor's overall capacity to serve schools and state agencies. Additionally, prime contractors must comply with Minority, Woman, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation requirements, which include submitting executed subcontractor agreements and monthly payment verification reports to the MBE Compliance Office.