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26MACISON1 | PRISM Curriculum and Instruction Coaches to Support PRISM Districts | MA
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BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-116249
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Massachusetts

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This document is an Evaluation Criteria Scorecard for a state contract opportunity involving the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), focused on high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) implementation in English Language Arts (ELA) and literacy. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive professional learning, coaching, and support services for Massachusetts school districts, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining literacy practices. The evaluation process includes rigorous qualification criteria centered on expertise in literacy practices, curriculum implementation, professional development, and coaching across various educational contexts.

The scorecard outlines a 100-point evaluation process with weighted criteria including organizational expertise (30 points), preferred qualifications (5 points), curriculum-specific professional learning (30 points), coaching approach (15 points), equity commitment (10 points), and budget considerations (10 points). Bidders must demonstrate extensive knowledge of Massachusetts educational frameworks, the ability to support diverse school districts, and a commitment to addressing educational inequities through culturally responsive practices. The scoring methodology ranges from non-responsive (0 points) to outstanding (5 points), with multipliers applied to different evaluation sections to determine the most qualified vendor for implementing literacy improvement strategies across Massachusetts schools.

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135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02148 | Main Telephone: (781) 338-3000 | TTY: N.E.T. Relay 1-800-439-2370

EVALUATION CRITERIA SCORECARD

Agency Staff use only (This document will be used to evaluate all responses submitted to this Solicitation)

Name of Bidder:
Name of Reviewer(s):
Date Reviewed:

Required Qualifications Criteria (Bidder must receive a “yes” on all the following criteria to move on to the next evaluation section)

1
Bidder has expertise in:

•evidence-based literacy practices •culturally and linguistically sustaining practices •instructional practices, such as unit unpacking, lesson internalization, and analyzing student work through observation and coaching cycles •supports for students with disabilities •multilingual learner support around structured literacy and second language acquisition

Yes |_|
No |_|
2
Bidder has experience in:

•Supporting schools and districts with evaluating, selecting, launching, and implementing high-quality core ELA/Literacy instructional materials. This includes providing both technical and adaptive support, such as developing foundational knowledge of the curriculum’s structure, facilitating module unpacking, and determining culturally responsive adaptations based on context-specific needs.

•Providing services in a manner that differentiates the coaching and professional development provided based on the HQIM selected and the needs of each school and district context.

•Specific ELA/literacy curricula that are considered high quality based upon DESE’s CURATE reviews.

Yes |_|
No |_|
3
Bidder is able to:

•Deliver high-quality curriculum-specific professional learning with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive technical and adaptive support •Collect and analyze data through an equity lens to assess impact, refine coaching strategies, and continuously enhance service delivery for all learners •Build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders to support LEA and consortia improvement goals •Provide customized curriculum-embedded coaching support to meet the unique needs of each LEA •Determine district-specific solutions for ensuring all LEAs, regardless of size, demographics, or resource levels, receive equitable access to coaching and professional learning •Work in close partnership with DESE, LEAs, and other stakeholders, adapting to evolving needs with flexibility and efficiency •Exhibit adequate capacity and internal infrastructure to meet at least one scope of the work outline in the Attachment A •Demonstrate evidence of internal systems and structures for measuring efficacy

Yes |_|
No |_|

Scoring rubric:

Non-Responsive
Qualifications is not applicable to request; elements missing / non-responsive to request
Unsatisfactory:
Little evidence of qualification. Many required elements are missing.
Below Average:
Evidence of expertise or qualification in some areas is unclear or unsubstantiated by supporting documentation. Some required elements are missing.
Average:
Application materials are complete and suggest adequate qualifications, providing clear evidence of expertise.
Above Average:
Application materials are complete and suggest solid qualifications, providing clear and well-documented evidence of expertise.
Outstanding:
Application materials is complete, suggest exemplary qualifications, providing compelling, clear, and well-documented evidence of expertise.

Alternate ID: 26MACISON1 COMMBUYS Document #: BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-116249 Non-Responsive 0 pts.

Unsatisfactory 1 pt.

Below Average 2 pts.

Average 3 pts.

Above Average 4 pts.

Outstanding 5 pts.

Multiplier
Maximum

Points Available (5 x Multiplier) Points Awarded (0 – 5 x Multiplier)

Additional Evaluation Criteria:

1
Bidder's narrative details and project team resumes demonstrate their organization's extensive expertise with High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) implementation in English Language Arts (ELA) and literacy, emphasizing leadership coaching capabilities and commitment to evidence-based, culturally, and linguistically sustaining literacy practices aligned with MA ELA Standards as evidenced by meeting the required qualifications..
(x6)
30
2
Preferred Qualifications

•Experience operating in Massachusetts; familiarity with Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for ELA/Literacy, IMplement MA Process, Mass Literacy and with MA schools and districts •Ability to present information and support so that all content-specific knowledge and practices are grounded in culturally and linguistically sustaining practices •Evidence that past professional learning and/or coaching have resulted in positive impact on students

(x1)
5
3
The bidder’s curriculum-specific professional learning samples demonstrate a comprehensive approach to execute the Scope of Services that will support the goals of this project, including the ability to support all possible curricula as evidenced by HQIM aligned technical and adaptive curriculum-specific ELA/literacy training and educator-facing professional learning sessions (both in-person and virtual) focused on high-quality instructional materials in ELA/Literacy, including preschool for PRISM II if applicable.
(x6)
30
4
The bidder’s coaching proposal demonstrates a comprehensive approach to execute the Scope of Services that will support the goals of this project and evidence of impact on systems-level improvements in literacy instruction and achievement with an emphasis on culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
(x3)
15
5
Bidders’ Commitment to Equity Statement demonstrates a dedication to addressing educational inequities. The statement details how equity is integrated into the organization's services and includes concrete examples of culturally and linguistically sustaining practices (CLSP) in the development, delivery, and ongoing support of services. Additionally, bidders outline specific actions taken to advance equity both internally within their organization and in collaboration with local education agencies (LEAs).
(x2)
10
6
Budget is complete, deliverables-based, inclusive of all costs, and cost effective.
(x2)
10
Total:
100

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