Growth Analysis of ILEARN and ACCESS ELP DataBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Administration, on behalf of the Indiana Department of Education, is soliciting proposals for growth analyses of ILEARN and ACCESS ELP assessment data to meet ESSA statutory requirements under Section 1111(c)-(d) and Indiana Code 20-31-8-4(a), with proposals due August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET under RFP 27-87901. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis, with in-person and virtual options available. A 3% Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business (IVOSB) participation goal applies, and the Buy Indiana Initiative preference is worth 5 evaluation points. An optional Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Form submission is available for early vendor engagement.

The vendor must deliver annual student growth percentile calculations and growth-to-standard analyses aligned with Indiana's approved ESEA Plan and 511 IAC 6.2-12 accountability model. Key deliverables include ILEARN and ACCESS ELP Growth Model Analysis with CSV data exports and technical documentation (June through September annually), growth documentation and communication resources including PDFs and recorded presentations for schools and parents (January through December 2027 ongoing), and general consulting services including biweekly meetings with IDOE staff and briefings (up to 144 hours annually on fixed fee). Personnel must include an Assessment & Accountability Technical Consultant with 7–10 years of state-level growth analysis experience and an advanced degree in educational measurement, statistics, psychometrics, or related field, and a Project Manager with 5–7 years of experience managing complex education data projects at state level. The vendor must comply with Indiana Statewide IT Policies, including secure data transmission via MuleSoft API Management and GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility, and the State's AI Policy; maintain annually updated Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans; and provide a transition plan six months before contract end with staff training four months prior. All IDOE-owned data must be securely destroyed at contract conclusion.

The contract runs January 2027 through December 2030 with one optional one-year renewal for a maximum five-year term. Pricing must be firm for at least 180 days from award. Evaluation criteria total 90 points: Management Assessment/Quality (55 points), Cost (25 points), Buy Indiana Initiative preference (5 points), and IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment (5 points, with one potential bonus point). Financial stability documentation, three client references, E-Verify employment verification, drug-free workplace certification, and registration with Indiana Secretary of State are required. Anticipated award recommendation is October 2026. Commercial general liability insurance of $700,000 per person/$5,000,000 per occurrence is mandated, with the State named as additional insured. Infrastructure must comply with Indiana Office of Technology Risk and Authorization Management Program (RAMP) Policy for Cloud Offerings at implementation, utilizing State-owned cloud tenants in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services where feasible. Vendors proposing AI functionality must disclose it and confirm compliance with Indiana Code 4-13.1-5-1.