Attachment 8 - Revised 11-17-15.docx

Attachment 8: Criteria for Responsiveness Certification Form (Revised November 17, 2015)

Name of Offeror(s):

The criteria for responsiveness to this RFP are outlined in the table below. Place an “x” in each box to confirm responsiveness to the applicable criterion.

Criterion 1:

Intent to Respond A proposal received by CDE must be prefaced by a letter required in Section 1 B. and meet the timelines set forth in Table 1 in Section 1 B.2 in the Significant Dates for Offerors

Criterion 2:

On Time The proposal was received by CDE according to the timelines set forth in Table 1in Section 1 B.2 in the Significant Dates for Offerors.

Criterion 3:

Organization and Packaging Proposals must be formatted (i.e., proposals include responses to all of the requirements and specifications for each relevant component) and packaged consistent with the requirements outline in Section 4.

Use and Reliance by Institutions of Higher Education The proposed college entrance exam must be used and accepted by institutions of higher education throughout the United States.

Areas Tested At a minimum, the core college entrance exam must test in the areas of reading, mathematics and science. A score associated with each area must be provided.. A college entrance writing assessment must also be available and administered based on student request. The 10th grade assessment must assess the areas of English language arts and mathematics.

Commitment to Colorado Data Privacy and Security Requirements The Offeror agrees to key provisions of Colorado’s data privacy and security policy. Specifically, the Offeror agrees not to sell individual student data generated from the administration of the assessment or develop individual student profiles for the purposes of marketing. Any questions regarding other provisions in the policy detailed in the sample contract have been submitted to Eva Reynolds by November 11, 2015.

Data Ownership The Offeror acknowledges that the data produced resulting from the work of the proposal belongs to CDE. Data may not be used for purposes not specified in the proposal and/or explicitly included in the resulting contract without an explicit executed data sharing agreement between CDE and the Successful Offeror.

Sample Test Forms Sample tests or sets of items meeting the 10th grade and college entrance blueprints are provided in response to this RFP for use in evaluating alignment to the Colorado Academic Standards. If secure, these should be indicated as “confidential/secure” materials. Offerors may provide their own nondisclosure agreements for secure materials.

Report Interpretation and Use Webinar

Demonstration/Interview If the Offeror advances to Stage 3, the Offeror agrees to be in Colorado to participate in live demonstrations and interviews on the requested date(s) at the location(s) specified by CDE.

I hereby certify that I am authorized to act for this/these Offeror(s) in matters pertaining to the criteria for responsiveness for this RFP. The above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I commit to meeting the requirements of Criteria 9 and 10.

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