Description
The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals for literacy screening tools for students in kindergarten through third grade (K-3). The goal is to enter into a contract that can be used by eligible members of Minnesota's Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) Program. The contract term is anticipated to be from August 2026 to July 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional four years. Responders are required to submit their proposals through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, and the deadline for submission is May 13, 2026. The State will evaluate the proposals based on factors such as acceptance of the State's terms and conditions, responses to specifications, cost detail, and accessibility of services or products.
Some key points to consider:
• The screening tools approved through this solicitation will only be approved for the school years 2027-2028, 2028-2029, and 2029-2030.
• The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $900,000 and $2,400,000.
• Responders are encouraged to propose additional tasks, activities, or goods above and beyond the scope of what is requested in the solicitation.
• The State reserves the right to reject any and all responses received, waive or modify any informalities, irregularities, or inconsistencies in the responses received, and negotiate with the highest scoring responder.