1-NSD SSRP26-0901 Riverside Insights for Woodcock Johnson-IV Cognitive, Achievement Language Skills Sole Source.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT ENGAGING IN A

STANDARD PROCUREMENT PROCESS

The Nebo School District (NSD) Purchasing Department is publishing this notice pursuant to the Utah Procurement Code. The requesting department submitted this form to the Purchasing Department claiming that it intends to award a contract without competition if it is determined by the Purchasing Department, in writing, that:

• there is only one source for the procurement item;

• transitional costs are a significant consideration in selecting a procurement item; or

• the award of a contract is under circumstances, described in rules adopted by the applicable rulemaking authority, that make awarding the contract through a standard procurement process impractical and not in the best interest of the

NSD.

In the subsequent pages, the requesting department has identified its justification for wanting to award a contract without engaging in standard procurement process.

Determination of Other Interested Vendors

The intent of this notice is to determine if there are any other interested and qualified vendors that meet the specifications of this notice. Any such vendors must submit the following information:

• The name of the contesting qualified vendor; and

• A detailed explanation, including documentation, showcasing any other competing sources for the procurement item.

In addition, a qualified vendor should include:

• Documentation that vendor can provide a comparable or better procurement item that meets or exceeds the specifications;

• Documentation that vendor can also provide the same proprietary procurement item or an equivalent procurement item; and

• If transitional costs are identified as the justification for this notice, submit a cost comparison of the identified transitional costs with vendor’s anticipated transitional costs.

Regardless of any prior communications with NSD or the Purchasing Department, all vendors interested in responding to this notice must submit a response to this posting containing complete responses to all of the information requested above.

DO NOT CONTACT THE CONDUCTING PROCUREMENT UNIT. Any questions regarding this notice, including obtaining additional information, can be obtained through the Purchasing Department during the publication period. No action is required if you agree with this Notice.

If, after the public notice period has passed, the Purchasing Department determines that there are other interested and qualified vendors that meet the specifications of this notice, the Division of Purchasing will not award a contract pursuant to this notice.

If, after the public notice period has passed, no valid challenges have been received, then the Purchasing Department may award a contract to the identified vendor without competition.

Please read the entire form very carefully before responding to this notice.

Department/School Contact Information Department/Division Name: Special Education

Contact Person and Title: Ryan Pitcher

E-mail Address: ryan.pitcher@nebo.edu Telephone Number: 8013547433

Does the requestor or anyone at the requesting department/school have any personal, financial, or fiduciary relationship with the proposed vendor? No

Item or Service Description of procurement item to be purchased: Woodcock Johnson-IV Cognitive, Achievement & Language

Skills

Estimated value of the contract/purchase order: $Approximately 9,000 per year for 5 years.

Freight Cost (F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid):

Contract

1. Insert requested term of contract: _and renewal options: _ (The standard contract term is five (5) years. If the requested term will be longer than five years, written justification is required.)

2. The Department/School may not make the procurement until the solicitation process is completed and a contract is written and signed by the Department/School, the vendor, and the Purchasing

Department.

X Purchase Order 1. If the total purchase will be greater than $1,000.00 the Department/School may not make the procurement until after the solicitation process is completed, the PO is signed by the Purchasing

Department, and the PO is delivered to both the Department/School and the vendor.

Vendor Information Vendor Name: Riverside Insights

Vendor Contact Person: Laura Gabrielson

Vendor E-mail Address: laura.gabrielson@riversideinsights.com

Vendor Telephone Number: 320-333-3033

Vendor Ordering Address: One Pierce Place, Suite 900W

Itasca, IL 60143

Vendor Remittance Address:

All items in the above section are required.

Vendor Federal Tax ID# (TIN): (9 Digits): 83-1794965

Type of Vendor: For-Profit Corporation

CHECK THE BOX THAT IDENTIFIES WHY A CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER SHOULD BE AWARDED

WITHOUT ENGAGING IN A STANDARD PROCUREMENT PROCESS:

X There is only one source for the procurement item. Complete section A

Transitional costs are a significant consideration in selecting a procurement item and the results of a cost-benefit analysis demonstrate that transitional costs are unreasonable or cost-prohibitive, and that the award of a contract without engaging in a standard procurement process is in the best interest of the procurement unit

Complete section B

The award of a contract is under circumstances, described in Utah Administrative Code

R33-8, that make awarding the contract through a standard procurement process impractical and not in the best interest of the procurement unit.

Complete section C mailto:ryan.pitcher@nebo.edu mailto:laura.gabrielson@riversideinsights.com

SECTION A: ONLY ONE SOURCE

1.

What is unique about this procurement item to justify an award of contract without engaging in a standard procurement process? (Explain in detail why the service or product is only available from a single supplier.)

There are a number of standardized cognitive and academic assessments produced in the U.S. We currently use the WJ-IV.

We are required to transition to the most updated version of the program, if we want to continue to use it, within 12 months of it being published. It is 18 months since publication. Therefore, if we want to continue to use this project, we must transition to the most current version. When compared to peer options, this is the only option with Verbal, Non-verbal and academic assessments that all align with one another as well as the most current on the market. The WISC hasn’t been updated in 20 years, which by testing standards, should be out of use.

2. Could the procurement item be reasonably modified to allow for competition?

No- we have purchased all of the other products from the competing peers so we have a variety of options.

3. Explain the market research performed.

Internet research, conversation with other school districts near by

4.

What research have you conducted to ensure the requested procurement item is not available on an existing district or state cooperative contract?

Each assessment writer has their own purchasing process and none of it is runt through the state because you have to have a specific license to purchase it.

5.

If there is only one source for the procurement item, list the names of other similar vendors contacted, contact person, and a summary of their response, Each other publisher has its own unique assessment. They cannot be compared side by side because they each do things slightly differently.

WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children): Measures overall cognitive ability for ages 6–16.

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(We own)

DAS-II (Differential Ability Scales): Assesses conceptual and reasoning abilities for ages 2–17.

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(We don’t own)

KABC-II NU (Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children): Focuses on problem-solving and processing, designed to be culturally fair.

https://www.pearsonassessments.com/professional-assessments/featured-topics/cognitive-tools-resources/k-12-education.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKYTXEdbUwxmf8CDHJOcZlaD3wN_cMCqYaRmmua8uT6AGnFHpc

(We own)

CTONI-2 (Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence): Measures intelligence through nonverbal tasks.

https://www.pearsonassessments.com/professional-assessments/featured-topics/cognitive-tools-resources/k-12-education.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKYTXEdbUwxmf8CDHJOcZlaD3wN_cMCqYaRmmua8uT6AGnFHpc

(We own)

WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence): Tests cognitive development for children ages 2–7 https://www.pearsonassessments.com/professional-assessments/featured-topics/cognitive-tools-resources/k-12-education.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKYTXEdbUwxmf8CDHJOcZlaD3wN_cMCqYaRmmua8uT6AGnFHpc

(We own)

SECTION B: TRANSITIONAL COSTS – If you have selected Section B you must also complete Attachment A – Cost

Benefit Analysis

Describe the existing equipment, technology, software, accessories, replacement parts, or service, hereafter referred to as equipment; include the original purchase price and date of purchase for the existing equipment.

On-line access to all testing materials. This means both the student and tester information. The on-line scoring app. The company charges us per pupil in case we need to test every child in the district.

2. Please supply the following:

a. Procurement method that was used to purchase the existing equipment/service? (IFB, RFP, Sole Source):

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b. Bid number, P.O. number, Requisition number, or sole source number for the existing equipment/service:

c. Contract number for the existing equipment/service:

3.

Complete “Attachment A - Cost-Benefit Analysis”, as required by Utah Procurement Code §63G-6a-802 that demonstrates transitional costs are unreasonable or cost-prohibitive.

SECTION C: STANDARD PROCUREMENT PROCESS IMPRACTICABLE

Cite the applicable rule from Utah Administrative Code R33-8 that provides awarding the contract through a standard procurement process as impractical and not in the best interest of the procurement unit under the circumstances; including any supporting documentation.

2. Please supply the following, if applicable:

a. Procurement method that was used to purchase the existing equipment? (IFB, RFP, Sole Source):

b. Bid number, P.O. #, Requisition #, or sole source number for the existing equipment/services:

c. Contract number for the existing equipment/services

Administration Approval:

Authorized Department/School Administrator Date

Recommend Award: Final Approval by Purchasing Director: