Minnesota Supplier Systems #G0210 - 2000018472

Minnesota Solicits K-3 Literacy Screening Tools for Statewide Use

Minnesota is seeking proposals for K-3 literacy screening tools to comply with the state's READ Act requirements. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement - On behalf of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive literacy screening tools for kindergarten through third grade (K-3) students - Annual license for screening tool(s) meeting Minnesota READ Act specifications - Training services for educators on tool use and administration - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified providers of literacy screening tools - Key Requirements: - Tools must assess a range of literacy skills (e.g., rapid automatized naming, phonemic awareness, letter sounds, decoding, reading fluency) - Must support secure data sharing with MDE and provide accessible reporting - Compliance with state data retention and accessibility standards (including VPAT for accessibility) - Data sharing agreement and data dictionary required - Pricing to be submitted via Attachment F: Price Schedule - Open to both stand-alone and bundled tool solutions - Contract available to eligible members of Minnesota’s Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) Program - Contract Details: - Initial term: one year, with options to extend up to three additional years - Estimated contract value: $900,000 to $2,400,000 for one year (not a guaranteed minimum or maximum)

Description

The Minnesota Department of Administration, on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), is seeking proposals for literacy screening tools for students in kindergarten through third grade (K-3). The approved tools will be valid for the school years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030, but not for 2026-27. This solicitation aims to review and approve screening tools and establish contracts for approved tools to be used by members of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture Program. The contract term is from October 2026 to September 2027, with options to extend up to three additional years. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by the specified deadline.

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