Assessments: Literacy Screening Tool for K-3

THIS IS A FORMAL EVENT/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Non-electronic and email responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Event. PURPOSE. The Minnesota Department of Administration, on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), seeks proposals for literacy screening tools for students in kindergarten through third grade (K-3). It is the State's intent to enter into a contract that can be used by eligible members of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) Program. The screening tools approved through this solicitation will only be approved for the following school years: 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030. If approved, the screening tool will not be approved for the 2026-27 school year. CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is anticipated to run from October 2026 to September 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional three years in increments determined by the State. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS: The deadline for submitting questions is July 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm, Central Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to Kaleigh Stevens at Kaleigh.Stevens@state.mn.us. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. SWIFT HELP DESK: Responders needing help with registration or assistance navigating the SWIFT system may contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1. A-266(5)s before being awarded an event.esponders are highly encouraged to review Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements, of the Sample Contract and Exhibits.by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State. Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been 'accepted'. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you're having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Opt \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018472** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.