McCann Associates

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking to purchase proprietary software from McCann Associates to deliver, score, and provide placement results and reporting for the Post-Secondary Educational Readiness Test (PERT). The software, known as CollegeSuccess, contains PERT Computer Adaptive assessments for Reading, Sentence Skills, and Math, as well as associated diagnostic analyses. The contract term is for five years, and FDC requires the platform to include individual testing sites, custom test settings, staff training, and use across all functions. FDC has determined that McCann Associates is the sole source provider and copyright/patent holder of the required proprietary software, and there are no other vendors that can provide the custom, licensed assessments needed. The estimated dollar amount for the five-year term is $82,000, and the purchase will be made in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3) of the Florida Statutes.

The opportunity is specific to Leon County, Florida, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the opportunity does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is listed as $82,000 for the five-year contract term.