MPA 634 Educational Technology for Supplemental Intervention

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is soliciting proposals for a Master Price Agreement (MPA) 634 to procure an academic intervention system (AIS) focused on providing supplemental literacy and/or mathematics interventions. This open enrollment technical procurement seeks qualified firms to develop and implement educational technology solutions designed to support student academic performance. The primary objective is to establish a contract that will enable targeted educational interventions across Rhode Island schools. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures by May 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with vendor questions accepted until April 29, 2025. The evaluation will be based on technical merit, with the state reserving the right to make one or multiple awards. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in developing intervention systems that can effectively address student learning needs in literacy and mathematics. The initial contract period is anticipated to run approximately from July 1, 2025, for five years, with potential renewal for an additional 12-month period contingent upon vendor performance and fund availability.

The solicitation appears to encourage broad participation, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned. However, vendors must comply with various state requirements, including minority business enterprise participation and affirmative action policies. Vendors will be required to complete a detailed vendor certification questionnaire covering business operations, ownership disclosures, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The contract includes a 1% administrative fee on purchase orders, and vendors must submit quarterly self-reporting of invoiced amounts. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability and the capability to support a statewide educational technology intervention system. Insurance coverage specifications and comprehensive vendor qualifications will be critical components of the proposal evaluation. The procurement aims to establish a flexible and responsive contract that can adapt to the evolving educational technology needs of Rhode Island's schools.