1. Goal and Purpose of RFP:  The district is requesting proposals/quotes for a software package that will: allow teachers to choose items from a test bank to create teacher-made assessments; track student assessment data and predict student results; provide benchmark assessments to mirror state assessments.  The product should also include learning paths and follow-up assignments for students with teacher resources.  In addition, this program should be aligned/correlated to the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards. 

2.  Proposal Requirements and Project Scope for:
North Jones Elementary, East Jones Elementary, South Jones Elementary, West Jones Elementary, Glade Elementary, and Moselle Elementary, Northeast Jones Middle/High School, South Jones Middle/High School, West Jones Middle/High School
 
3.  Service Specifications and Provisions:
The program must adhere to, align with, and provide the following:
 
* provide an online test bank of assessment items for teacher-created assessments
* provide a software platform for creating and administering student assessments online
* indicate a correlation of test items to the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards
* track student assessment data in the areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, History and    Science
* provide benchmark assessments for each semester for 2nd-8th grade ELA & Math, 5th & 8th Science, English II, Algebra, History, and Biology
* integrate state testing data for tracking and predicting student data
* assist the schools’ and district leadership teams in using assessment data to include state, school, district data, or other sources to help facilitate consistent data meetings
* provide reports such as diagnostic, growth, proficiency, and predictability reports
* provide supplemental software enhancements to drive student instruction
* provide lesson plan activities for individual students and student groups
* provide professional development as needed (virtual, on-demand, or in-person)
* must have capability to link and sync with ClassLink and OneRoster
 
 
4.  Pricing/quotes/specifications:  The district is requesting quotes for a one-year contract for 9 of our 11 campuses specific to the enrollment and grade levels/subjects for the following:
 
2nd grade - 660
3rd grade - 600
4th grade - 680
5th grade - 600
6th grade - 630
7th grade - 625
8th grade – 680
5th and 8th Science - 1280
English - 655
Algebra - 725
US History - 595
Biology - 780
 
5.  Schedule of RFP events are as follows: a. RFP Released 07/08/2022  b. Proposal Due Date: 07/22/2022
c. RFP selection tentative date 07/26/2022
 
These services shall be provided to the Jones County School District during the 2022 – 2023 school year.  Upon satisfactory evaluation of the provided services, services may be extended to include services during the 2023-2024 school term.
 
6.  RFP Submission requirements:  Email or hand-deliver a copy of the quote or post bid on centralauctionhouse.com by 07/22/2022 1:00 p.m. (email and physical address below)
All questions, comments and requests for clarifications must be in writing to Missy Bufkin.  The School District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine appropriate and adequate responses to the written comments, questions and requests for clarification.
 
7.  Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Contract Award
Applicants must comply with all applicable licensing and certification requirements specific to the proposed services, be registered through the site of www.sam.gov and agree to the terms/agreement and any addendum set forth by the school district’s school board attorney. 
 
Rubrics with the above stated service specifications will be rated by the district leadership team to determine the awarding vendor.

8.  Contact Information
A paper copy or an email copy of this document may be obtained by request:
 
Dr. Missy Bufkin, Director of Federal Programs
Jones County School District
5204 Hwy 11 North
Ellisville, MS  39437 (601)649-5201
E-Mail: [email protected]
 
 
Thank you for your time and consideration of this proposal.