Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Curriculum Associates, Inc.

The Richland School District Two intends to enter into a sole source contract with Curriculum Associates, Inc. for the provision of a benchmark testing platform named Ellevation Benchmark. This system will allow educators to view real-time assessment results alongside historical data and select targeted instructional strategies within the same platform. The contract is valued at $73,697.00 and is intended to streamline the district's Multilingual Learner Program (MLP) Data Management and Instruction Platform. The key features of the contract include the provision of a unified platform for data management, instruction, and assessment, which will enable teachers to work more effectively and efficiently. Some key points to consider are: • The contract is for a specific product, Ellevation Benchmark, which is a benchmark testing platform. • The platform will allow educators to view real-time assessment results and select targeted instructional strategies. • The contract is valued at $73,697.00. • The district has previously awarded a contract to Curriculum Associates for its Ellevations & Strategies system. • The new system will allow ML teachers to assess their students three times throughout the school year.