Opportunity
Indiana Department of Administration #007000000086999
Indiana Department of Education Seeks Contractor for Statewide Assessment Development and Administration
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
007000000086999
NAICS
541690
The Indiana Department of Education is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive statewide assessment services for ILEARN, IREAD, and I AM exams. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Education - Assessments Covered: - ILEARN: Through-year assessments in math, English/language arts, science, and social studies for grades 3-8 and high school - IREAD: Foundational reading assessment for grades 2-6, administered in spring and summer - I AM: Alternate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 3-8 and 10, including through-year and summative components - Products/Services Requested: - Development, administration, scoring (including handscoring for ILEARN summative), and reporting of all three assessments - Accessibility accommodations and compliance with state and federal standards - Educator committee facilitation, help desk support, and data security - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must address use of artificial intelligence (AI), including ability to enable/disable AI features and future AI integration plans - Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE) participation and certification required - Comprehensive test delivery and reporting, including interim and summative assessments - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of performance is Indiana, with oversight by the Indiana Department of Education
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a contractor to develop, administer, score, and report three statewide assessments in Indiana: ILEARN, IREAD, and I AM. The contract covers assessments administered during the 2027-2028 through 2032-2033 school years, with an option for one additional year extension. The goal is to have a single vendor administer all three assessments to ensure continuity for schools. The solicitation is issued by the Indiana Department of Education.