GED prep software program, per attached document.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) issued a Request for Documented Quote (RFQ) for a web-based GED preparatory software program to support inmate education across multiple correctional facilities throughout Colorado. The solicitation seeks a comprehensive learning platform licensed for up to 210 concurrent computer workstations with unlimited individual users that aligns with 2014 GED standards. Required deliverables include assessments, randomized practice tests with at least 4,000 questions, self-paced instruction modules, individual learning plans, and computer literacy components covering Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. The software must incorporate advanced functionality including drag-and-drop interfaces, short-answer submissions, extended response grading rubrics, hot spots, drop-downs, timers, embedded math formulas, and question flagging features, along with administrative reporting capabilities. The initial purchase must include 12 months of program access with all training, maintenance, technical support, and upgrades included in the cost, with vendors also required to provide annual maintenance pricing for months 13 and beyond. Evaluation criteria include projected five-year cost, vendor ability to deliver timely, product quality and security, proposed vendor agreement terms, bidder qualifications and experience, and proposed training services. The RFQ was posted on November 26, 2014, with responses due by December 8, 2014, to be submitted via email or fax to the purchasing office.

All bidders must be registered on the ColoradoVSS website and provide proof of adequate insurance coverage, including General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers Compensation as required by state law prior to receiving a purchase order. The solicitation references AZTEC GED software as the baseline product with competitive equals permitted. Contractors must comply with Colorado law requiring written notice if any services are performed outside Colorado or the United States and may be subject to criminal background checks prior to accessing CDOC facilities. Payment terms are established at Net-30 days after receipt of goods and services, with the State of Colorado providing backing for any authorized purchase order or contract. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are documented in the available solicitation materials, nor are incumbent vendors or award value ranges specified in the provided documentation.