GED and ABE software FY26

Escambia County Corrections is conducting a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for GED and Adult Basic Education (ABE) software solutions for Fiscal Year 2026, targeting educational programming within secure correctional settings. The procurement seeks comprehensive software licenses that provide High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation aligned with GED and TABE assessments, specifically requiring 20 GED PRE licenses, 19 Bridge licenses, and 10 Foundation licenses. The software must support adult learners across multiple literacy levels (ABE Levels 1-6), offer diagnostic tools, provide comprehensive content in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies, and include user-friendly administrator dashboards with robust progress tracking capabilities. Key evaluation criteria will focus on system architecture, security compliance, user capacity, data management, and access controls, with specific technical requirements including SSAE 18 Type II and CJIS compliance. The solicitation was released on September 19, 2025, with a deadline for questions on September 23, 2025, and quotes due by September 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm through OpenGov Procurement. Vendors must submit electronic quotes, including a signed quote form, Sunbiz registration proof, and a W-9, with the primary objective of supporting adult learners in achieving academic milestones and career readiness.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate capability to provide software functioning in secure environments with limited internet connectivity. The procurement does not indicate an incumbent vendor, but requires seamless integration with existing institutional technology infrastructure. Vendors must provide implementation services, technical support, and educator training as part of their proposed solution. The software must be compatible with TABE 11/12 assessment frameworks and include comprehensive reporting capabilities. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the procurement includes detailed pricing requirements for software licenses, curriculum content, diagnostic tools, implementation services, and training. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide a scalable, secure, and user-friendly educational software solution specifically designed for correctional education environments, with pricing likely to be a significant evaluation factor in the vendor selection process.