Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade-Level and/or End of Course Assessments

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking proposals for the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Grade-Level and/or End of Course Assessments through a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The primary objective is to secure a comprehensive assessment solution provider responsible for developing, administering, scoring, and reporting student achievement assessments across various grade levels and courses. The successful contractor will be required to design effective test items, implement secure test administration processes, provide timely scoring and reporting of results, and ensure alignment with state learning standards. Vendors must submit their proposals through the MissouriBUYS system by April 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a pre-proposal teleconference scheduled for March 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM CST. The RFP requires vendors to complete and submit multiple exhibits, with Exhibit A being mandatory, and acknowledge all addenda cover pages. Technical requirements include providing precode file layouts, definitions of alert responses, research files, and style guides for Braille and large print materials.

The RFP appears to be open to all vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated contract value or budget range. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Jefferson City, Missouri. The procurement contact is Amy Raymo, who can be reached at 573-522-1620 or amy.raymo@oa.mo.gov. Vendors are advised to carefully review all solicitation documents, including the multiple technical attachments and three issued addenda. The RFP includes comprehensive documentation covering technical specifications, file layouts, evaluation criteria, and business requirements to guide potential contractors in preparing their proposals.