Reasearch-Based Comprehensive Assessment System

Stamford Public Schools (SPS) in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP 23-03) to procure a research-based comprehensive assessment system for students in kindergarten through tenth grade. The primary objective is to acquire an assessment solution that can equitably accelerate learning, identify struggling learners, and provide actionable instructional and intervention strategies in both reading and math. The selected vendor will be required to develop a system that supports the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) assessment and intervention process, with specific capabilities to diagnose student performance, recommend targeted interventions, and facilitate data-driven instructional decision-making. The solicitation opened on February 13, 2023, at 11:30 AM EST and will close on March 8, 2023, at 2:30 PM EST, with a vendor question and answer period running from February 13 to February 24, 2023. Technical questions should be directed to Tracy Stuart, Teacher on Special Assignment for Tiered Support/Data K-12, while purchasing questions should be addressed to Vivens Joachim, BOE Management Analyst/Purchasing Agent.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation is open to all vendors, including individuals, consultants, and organizations, without specifying a preferred vendor type or size. The RFP does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range, and no line items are defined in the specifications. Payment terms are established as Net 45 Days, with delivery required to be Free On Board Destination. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their ability to meet the detailed scope of services outlined in Section C of the RFP, focusing on the system's capacity to support equitable learning acceleration and targeted student intervention.