Minnesota Supplier Systems #G0210-2000018278

Minnesota Solicits K-3 Literacy Screening Tools for Statewide Use

Minnesota is seeking proposals for K-3 literacy screening tools to be used statewide under the READ Act. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Education - Products/Services Requested: - Universal literacy screening tools for students in kindergarten through third grade (K-3) - Must meet Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act requirements - Annual license model for screening tools - Tools must support secure data sharing with the Minnesota Department of Education and school districts - Must comply with accessibility standards (VPAT 2.5 INT, Section 508, WCAG 2.1A and AA) - Data privacy and U.S.-based data storage/processing are mandatory - Data sharing agreements required with each district - Value-added services such as training may be included - Pricing based on discounts off OEM list prices; no minimum order required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; solicitation is open to all qualified providers - Notable Requirements: - Strict data privacy and security provisions for cloud-based services - Compliance with federal and state laws, including diversity and inclusion initiatives - Contract available to all eligible members of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) Program - Only one bid per vendor is allowed - Contract Details: - Initial term: August 2026 to July 2027 - Options to extend up to four additional years - Estimated annual contract value: $900,000 to $2,400,000 - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Statewide in Minnesota - Key government offices in Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Description

The Minnesota Department of Administration, on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Education, is seeking proposals for literacy screening tools for students in kindergarten through third grade (K-3). The contract aims to provide approved screening tools for the 2027-2028 to 2029-2030 school years, facilitating cost savings and streamlined purchasing for members of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture Program. The contract term is anticipated from August 2026 to July 2027, with options to extend up to four additional years. Responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by May 13, 2026, and the event is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) with sealed bidding and no allowance for multiple bids.

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