Sole Source Letter.docx
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This is a Sole Source Letter from Literacy Minnesota to the Executive Director of Adult Education for the City of Philadelphia, dated May 27, 2025, regarding the Northstar Digital Literacy Program. The letter establishes Literacy Minnesota as the sole source provider of Northstar Digital Literacy, an online, internet-based service offering 17 basic digital literacy assessments across three subject areas: Basic Computer Skills, Basic Software Skills, and Using Technology in Daily Life. The program includes curriculum materials available for both in-person and distance learning, self-directed online learning modules, and resources in Spanish and English. The service provides organizations with access to assessment portals, student result databases, online proctor training, certificate and badge awarding capabilities, technical assistance, and the ability to create student accounts for self-guided instruction with online progress tracking.
Northstar Digital Literacy is positioned as a critical tool for helping adults with limited digital skills develop competencies necessary for employment, higher education, and civic participation. As the sole authorized provider of this program, Literacy Minnesota offers all features with remote accessibility capabilities, making it suitable for flexible service delivery models. The sole source designation indicates that this contract opportunity will be awarded directly to Literacy Minnesota without competitive bidding, recognizing the unique nature of the Northstar platform and its comprehensive digital literacy assessment and instructional ecosystem.
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5/27/25 Christine Houck Executive Director, Adult Education Adult education Philadelphia
Dear Christine Houck:
Northstar Digital Literacy, a program of the nonprofit Literacy Minnesota, is an online, internet-based service which provides 17 basic digital literacy assessments, under the headings of Basic Computer Skills, Basic Software Skills, and Using Technology in Daily Life; curriculum for each subject area, which can be used in-person or at a distance; and self-directed online learning. Assessments and online learning modules are available in both Spanish and English. The assessments and instructional materials provide an important means of helping adults with limited digital skills master the skills needed for employment, higher education, and daily life. Use of Northstar can assist cities and other organizations improve the digital literacy skills of their residents, enhancing civic engagement and contributing to a healthy economy.
Literacy Minnesota is the sole source provider of Northstar Digital Literacy, which includes portals through which organizations can access the assessments, a database that includes the test results of all those completing assessments through the portal, online proctor training, the ability to award Northstar Certificates and Badges, and technical assistance. Locations can create Northstar accounts for students to access the self-guided instruction and practice, and track their progress online. All features can be used remotely.
Sincerely, Eric Nesheim Managing Director, Digital Strategies Literacy Minnesota image1.png image2.png image3.jpeg
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