RFP - English Language Proficiency Assessment Solution for Multilingual Learners

Jordan School District is seeking a qualified offeror to provide a web-based English Language Proficiency Assessment Solution for multilingual learners in grades K-12. This firm fixed-price contract aims to implement a formative and benchmark assessment tool that supports listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains while aligning with recognized frameworks, specifically the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. A critical requirement is the solution's ability to integrate securely with the district's existing Curriculum Associates Elevation Platform via API, direct integration, or secure file transfer to facilitate progress monitoring and instructional decision-making. The procurement process follows a multi-stage evaluation based on a 1,000-point scale, consisting of a responsiveness check, a technical proposal (600 points), a virtual product demonstration (100 points), and a cost proposal (300 points). Proposals are due by October 8, 2026, and must be submitted both electronically via U3P Bonfire and in hard copy. The resulting contract will span five years with payments made annually. Awardees must comply with strict student data privacy standards under FERPA, PPRA, and COPPA, as well as Utah state laws regarding public contract boycott restrictions and business confidentiality.