This bid is for an alternate assessment system serving students throughout Massachusetts, coordinated from 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149.
Due
December 15, 2026
32 days left
Location
Everett, MA
Massachusetts
Posted on
COMMBUYS
Notice ID
BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-135360
Please quote an alternate assessment system for about 6,200 students a year across Massachusetts, coordinated from 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149.
Term: July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2032, ready for use in the 2027-28 school year.
Subjects: Massachusetts-aligned ELA, Mathematics, and Science/Technology and Engineering, plus an optional grade 8 civics assessment priced separately.
Model: Instructionally embedded formative and summative assessments with research-based learning progressions, multiple entry points, and flexible short sessions.
Platform: Secure, reliable online delivery meeting WCAG 2.1 A/AA, with switch access, read-aloud/audio, braille/tactile materials, and alternate response modes for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Services: Standards alignment, publishing, data processing, scoring, student and statewide reporting, data-system integration, educator training/certification, technical support, and a parent portal option.
Qualifications: Proof of successful statewide alternate assessment delivery, psychometric validity, and a consortium or similar structure supporting ongoing research and stakeholder input.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by December 15, 2026.
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Deadline: December 15, 2026
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What they need
Scale and termApproximately 6,200 students annually, July 1, 2027–June 30, 2032; ready for operational use in the 2027–28 school year.
Assessment contentMassachusetts-aligned ELA, Mathematics, and Science/Technology and Engineering, with an optional grade 8 civics assessment priced separately.
Assessment modelInstructionally embedded formative and summative assessments, research-based learning progressions, multiple entry points, and flexible short sessions.
Platform and accessibilitySecure, reliable online delivery meeting WCAG 2.1 A/AA, with switch access, read-aloud/audio, braille/tactile materials, alternate response modes, and supports for significant cognitive disabilities and complex or non-symbolic communication.
ServicesStandards alignment, publishing, data processing, scoring, student and statewide reporting, data-system integration, educator training/certification, and technical support. Include a parent portal option.
QualificationsEvidence of successful statewide alternate assessment delivery, psychometric validity, and a consortium or comparable structure supporting ongoing research and stakeholder input.
XL Eagle