New Educator Certification App/Eval System

The State of Georgia, specifically the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, is issuing an electronic Request for Information (eRFI) to solicit information from suppliers capable of providing either commercial software solutions or custom-designed software for a new educator certification application/evaluation system integrated with an ethics case management system. The procurement seeks a comprehensive solution that combines both the certification application/evaluation functionality and ethics case management capabilities, though commercial solutions addressing either need individually are acceptable provided they can be integrated with complementary systems. Qualified respondents should include vendors with experience in commercial software development or the capacity to design customized software solutions that meet all specified requirements for educator credentialing and professional conduct management. The system must provide integrated functionality that supports the Commission's operations in processing educator certifications, evaluating applications, and managing ethics cases. Key objectives include establishing a modern, comprehensive platform to replace existing processes while generating budgetary information for planning purposes. The eRFI was posted on August 22, 2022, with a response deadline of September 19, 2022, allowing potential vendors approximately four weeks to submit their information.

The opportunity information provided does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond, suggesting that the procurement is open to qualified vendors regardless of size or classification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, nor are details provided regarding existing infrastructure or technology systems that would require integration with the new solution. Similarly, no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the eRFI materials, though the Georgia Professional Standards Commission indicates that information gathered will be used to establish budgetary numbers for subsequent planning and procurement phases. Interested vendors should prepare to demonstrate their technical capabilities, relevant experience with educator certification systems, and understanding of ethics case management requirements specific to state professional standards operations.