Alternate Assessments, CAO

The contractor shall provide and deliver operational Annual Alternate Student Assessment Services and Professional Training Services including: (1a) online and paper-based assessments; (1b) a secure online student registration portal that interfaces with BIE's Student Information System; (1c) paper copies of individual student reports and aggregate reports; (1d) electronic data deliverables meeting EdFacts specifications; (1e) an assessment reporting platform; (2) virtual and onsite test administration and data integration training (up to 6 virtual and 4 onsite sessions per year) plus weekly virtual office hours; (3) project management services including monthly calls and reports; and (4) helpdesk services during registration, testing, and post-administration periods. Optional services in option years include test item customization and interim assessments with training. The contractor must manage all licenses and MOUs for the COTS assessment, conduct standard setting and establish cut scores in July-September 2027, and provide alignment studies or technical reports. The period of performance is a base year (anticipated 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027) plus four one-year options.