Student Assessment Platform

The Palm Springs Unified School District is soliciting proposals under solicitation 27-RFP-01 for a Student Assessment Platform to serve 19,000 students and 2,800 staff users across 28 schools. The contract consists of an initial one-year term with the option for annual renewals up to a maximum of five years. The selected vendor must provide a platform that integrates with the District's Synergy Student Information System and Google Single Sign-On, featuring user-friendly interfaces, multi-language support, and tools to reduce bias for diverse learners. Key deliverables include a comprehensive implementation plan, data migration, on-demand training modules, and dedicated account management. Award decisions will be based on the best overall solution, with evaluation weights focusing on experience, functional and reporting requirements, technical specifications, and a five-year total cost analysis. Vendors must meet strict insurance requirements, including General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Cyber Liability coverage, and must execute a Student Data Privacy Agreement. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 6, 2027, and must include specific certifications regarding debarment, equal opportunity, worker's compensation, and compliance with U.S. and California economic sanctions against Russia. Payment terms are established as Net 30 upon satisfactory completion of delivery.