The contract is for Cognitive Abilities Assessments, which is a standardized tool used to determine eligibility for special education and related services for students ages 5-18+. The contract was awarded to Riverside Assessments, LLC, and the total contract spending authority is $20,456.04. The contract term is from May 9, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
• The contract is for a sole source procurement, meaning that Riverside Assessments, LLC is the only vendor that can provide the Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ IV) assessment product.
• The contract is funded by the FY25 Operating budget, Special Education School-Based Services 3321.
• The contract requires updated professional learning for staff around the changes and enhancements of the new edition of the assessment tool.