Description
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Special Education is seeking qualified vendors to provide an approved assessment tool that will be used by all 153 public school districts to collect data for the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) required under IDEA Part B Indicator 7. Vendors must submit qualifications demonstrating that their assessment meets developmental appropriateness for preschool ages 3‑5, includes norm‑referenced data, offers multilingual and accommodation options, can be delivered online or on paper, and provides clear scoring/reporting for three outcome areas (social‑emotional skills, early language/literacy, and appropriate behaviors). The solicitation is not a competitive bid; vendors that meet the rubric will be placed on a state‑approved list and districts will purchase the tool directly.
• Provide a developmentally appropriate, norm‑referenced assessment for children ages 3‑5, with no special qualifications required for teachers to administer or score.
• Include online training, multilingual versions, and accommodations; ensure delivery to districts within 60 days of purchase.
• Submit a sealed RFQ packet by Nov 9 2026 (2 PM CST) with required forms, resumes, references, pricing structure, and acknowledgment of the amendment.