High School Equivalency Assessments

The State of Florida Department of Education is seeking to procure an existing computer-based single multi-examination assessment for high school equivalency standards through an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN). The purpose of this ITN is to secure an assessment that measures mastery of the Florida Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards in the core content areas of English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The selected contractor will be responsible for test registration, scoring, credentialing, customer support, and other management duties, as well as providing professional development training and instructional materials to support the assessment. The ITN specifies that the assessment must accommodate individuals with disabilities and be available for delivery through approved testing centers across the state. Responses to the ITN are due by January 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, and the resulting contract will have an initial term of 36 months with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms.

The high school equivalency assessment program is supported by fees paid by test takers, and the Department is interested in a solution that leverages existing products and intellectual property, with the option to have joint ownership or a perpetual license for use in Florida. The ITN does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.