United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Assessment

The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive digital platform for administering the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) assessment, which is a mandatory high school graduation requirement. The Request for Proposal (RFP) calls for a sophisticated digital test platform capable of accommodating students in grades 9-12, with specific requirements including a robust rostering system, standard accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans, multiple test attempt capabilities, and immediate score reporting and performance tracking features. The procurement will result in a contract running from Governor and Executive Council approval through June 30, 2030, with proposals due on April 18, 2025, and an anticipated vendor selection notification date of June 1, 2025. The evaluation methodology employs a 125-point system, with 100 points dedicated to technical capabilities and 25 points allocated to pricing. Vendors must also provide an annual maintenance plan to update test questions in response to potential electoral or statutory changes, ensuring the platform remains current and compliant.

The contract will be non-exclusive, with the state reserving the right to retain multiple contractors or make awards by item or portion of an item. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP indicates that funding is contingent upon continued appropriation and requires final approval from the Governor and Executive Council. The contract scope encompasses approximately 12,000 students per high school grade, though not all students will take the exam each year. While the exact budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the digital platform and the long-term contract duration suggest a significant investment. The selected vendor will need to demonstrate robust technological capabilities, flexibility in test administration, and a commitment to maintaining an up-to-date assessment platform that meets New Hampshire's educational and immigration service requirements.