SSA - Membership/license 1EdTech Consortium

The Idaho State Board of Education (OSBE) is seeking a sole source procurement for a 1EdTech K12 Contributing Membership from the 1EdTech Consortium to support the modernization of its K12 data system. The procurement is specifically for a three-year membership term from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, with the primary objective of utilizing digital standards frameworks, particularly the Competency and Academic Standards Exchange (CASE) framework. The membership will enable OSBE to manage workflow, publish competency and academic standards, and access specialized resources and support. The procurement is being conducted through the State of Idaho Division of Purchasing, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 13, 2024, and questions due by May 15, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on the Offeror's business profile, experience, research resources, demonstrated success, customer satisfaction, and proposed project team qualifications. The total membership cost is $19,500 for the three-year period, and the State reserves the right to seek clarification, conduct presentations, and request a best and final offer during the evaluation process.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive sole source authorization, with 1EdTech Consortium being the exclusive provider of the required standards and frameworks. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The 1EdTech Consortium is organized as a non-profit under 501(6)(c) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, with tax identification number 04-3489277. The membership is renewable annually, though members are under no obligation to renew. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are explicitly detailed in the provided documents. The procurement is limited to the Idaho State Board of Education and focuses on a specialized digital standards framework for K12 data system modernization. The total procurement value is $19,500, with funds certified as available through OSBE's appropriation balances.