The South Carolina Department of Education has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for an Ed-Fi Loading Solution, seeking a cloud-hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to support loading various assessments into local Ed-Fi Operational Data Stores (ODS) for analytics and visualizations. The procurement targets a comprehensive assessment management platform capable of handling multiple assessment types including ACCESS, ACT, AP, ASVAB, and others, with specific requirements for automated loading mechanisms, single sign-on access, and advanced identifier matching and reporting capabilities. Bidders must demonstrate significant technical expertise, including having developed multiple Earthmover assessment bundles, experience transmitting over 100,000 assessment records via the Ed-Fi API, and having developed user-facing applications for at least 50 Local Education Agencies. The solicitation was issued on May 28, 2025, with offers due by June 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, and questions from potential bidders were required to be submitted by June 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET. The contract term is estimated to run from June 27, 2025, to June 26, 2030, consisting of an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal terms, with the award scheduled to be posted on June 16, 2025. The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation requires bidders to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the total potential contract value for the five-year term, with costs specified for each year for a single instance with unlimited users. The contract includes rigorous service level agreement requirements, including a 99.9% uptime guarantee, and mandates a comprehensive training program involving face-to-face workshops and support videos. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the complexity of the solution and the technical requirements suggest a significant investment in assessment data management infrastructure. The solution must be capable of supporting Richland County's educational data needs, with a focus on seamless integration, robust reporting, and comprehensive assessment tracking across multiple platforms and assessment types.
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Solicitation.docx | 130KB | Document | 6/4/25 |