MULTILINGUAL LEANER PROGRAM DATA MGMT.

The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking a comprehensive Multilingual Learner Program Data Management and Instruction Platform (DMIP) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitation Number 5400022489, which will serve Richland County and other school districts statewide. The platform must provide an online system for educators and administrators to develop, create, and manage Individualized Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) for multilingual learners with proficiency levels 1.0-6.0, A1-A3, and AW. Key deliverables include a secure online platform with a curated content library of research-based instructional best practices, professional learning videos, and resources supporting approximately 4,000 administrators and 60,000 teachers. The system must be a contractor-hosted Software as a Service solution with data storage located in the United States, meeting 99.999% system uptime requirements. The evaluation will occur in two phases: Phase I will assess the technical solution (50 points), business proposal (20 points), and qualifications and experience (30 points), with the three highest-ranked offerors proceeding to Phase II for demonstrations (25 points). Critical dates include a pre-proposal conference on February 10, 2022, question submission deadline of February 11, 2022, and proposal due date of March 10, 2022, with award notification scheduled for April 5, 2022.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will span five years, consisting of an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods, beginning April 15, 2022, and ending April 14, 2027. Vendors must register as a South Carolina vendor and submit comprehensive documentation including signed cover pages, executive overview, capabilities description, experience qualifications, and required certifications such as debarment, drug-free workplace, and ethics certifications. The system must integrate with South Carolina's Ed-Fi Open Data Standards using the Ed-Fi Application Programming Interface and accommodate electronic signatures for ILAPs. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors must provide itemized annual pricing for up to five years, with detailed cost breakdowns covering project management, staff resources, grants management, equipment installation, hosting services, licensing, training, and support. Pricing should also include out-of-contract fees on an hourly basis and in 20-hour blocks, with the platform required to provide 24-hour turnaround on critical issues and prime support hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.