RFP-415-2700000032-2 | GEAR UP Ky- SAT Platform Q&A

The Council on Postsecondary Education for the Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting proposals for a Personal Service Contract to provide a software platform and professional services for SAT preparation and remediation. This initiative, part of GEAR UP Kentucky, targets approximately 2,500 users, including 1,250 middle school students, 1,250 11th grade high school students, and 300 school personnel across eight partner districts. The required services include practice testing, projected scoring, data collection, and teacher professional development, featuring tools such as question banks and sample lesson plans. While focused on the SAT, vendors must certify their ability to implement a platform conforming to ACT guidelines if required by the Kentucky Department of Education. The performance period is set for the 2026-27 school year. The contract will be awarded based on best value using a ranking approach, with a 100-point evaluation scale where price accounts for 90 points and delivery timelines account for 10 points. A pass/fail warranty requirement mandates at least a five-year warranty on frame, parts, and labor for staff use equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site in three separate documents: Technical, Cost, and Proprietary. Strict data security standards are required, including maintaining all data within the contiguous United States, utilizing encryption for sensitive data, and providing annual third-party certifications such as SOC 2 type 2. Additionally, vendors must comply with various Kentucky Revised Statutes regarding nondiscrimination, boycott provisions, and labor laws.