27IMESK1 | English Learners with Disabilities Guidance and Resource Revision | RFR

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) seeks a qualified vendor to update and revise its guidance for English Learners with Disabilities (ELSWD). The work must align the guidance with all applicable federal and state statutes, including the Protect Education Equity Act, and integrate findings from the recent ELSWD research project. The contract is funded 100 % by federal sources, with a maximum initial obligation of $200,000 and a possible renewal for an additional $100,000, totaling up to $300,000. Work is divided into two fiscal‑year phases, with deliverables such as iterative drafts, crosswalk documents, final guidance, resource revisions, and a communication‑and‑dissemination plan. The vendor must participate in bi‑weekly DESE meetings, two advisory‑group virtual sessions, and provide a detailed project timeline and deliverables‑based budget. • Update ELSWD guidance to meet Protect Education Equity Act and other legal requirements. • Produce three draft cycles, crosswalks, final guidance, and revised educational resources. • Deliver a communication and dissemination plan, final presentations, and ensure WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility. • Manage project within $200k (FY27) and $100k (FY28) budgets, with full documentation and stakeholder engagement.