Assessment TA-M. Shermis

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV (CTR027148) provides technical advisory services for the state's educational assessment system. Specifically, this Indefinite Delivery Vehicle enables procurement of expert consulting services focused on state assessment methodologies, including test alignment, design, validity, reliability, psychometric analysis, scoring techniques, and accessibility considerations for educational testing. The contract is designed to support Ohio's comprehensive state testing infrastructure and provide specialized technical guidance to education stakeholders.

The IDV is awarded to Mark D. Shermis, an independent consultant, and is administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The contract runs from June 5, 2025, to June 4, 2027, with a defined scope of 48 advisory hours annually at $250 per hour, totaling $24,000 for the full contract period. The contract type is Agency Administered, covering technical advisory services within Ohio, with specific requirements including biannual meetings, email and teleconference communications, and potential stakeholder presentations to enhance the state's assessment system.