Placement Management Services

Minot State University is conducting a noncompetitive purchase for assessment and placement management services for its education degree programs. The procurement is specific to Williams County, North Dakota, and focuses on acquiring comprehensive software and tracking solutions for clinical assignment management, student teacher placement, and educational candidate progress monitoring. The specific services required include application processing capabilities, integration with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Campus Connect systems, and support for assessment activities across undergraduate and graduate levels. Approximately 300 students per semester will be supported through this procurement, which is critical for maintaining the university's Quality Assurance System for accreditation purposes. The contract opportunity was posted on January 27, 2025, with a response deadline of February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and the intended contract period runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

The procurement appears to be directed specifically at Watermark, a vendor located in Austin, Texas, with a total contract value of $80,287.08 for the three-year term. While the notice does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, potential vendors must submit detailed specifications through the State Procurement Office Online system demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed the stated requirements. The university is justifying the noncompetitive purchase based on their existing relationship with Watermark and prior use of their TK20 service, which has now transitioned to Student Learning and Licensure (SLL). The current technology infrastructure requires seamless integration with existing systems, suggesting that vendors must have robust technological capabilities and experience in educational technology platforms. Interested vendors will need to showcase their ability to provide comprehensive placement management services that align with the university's specific educational tracking and assessment needs.