062.21.B5 Online Cognitive Ability Assessment

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an online cognitive ability assessment tool to be used for grades 3 and 5. The selected vendor, Riverside Insights, will provide a cloud-based online assessment tool that meets the requirements specified in the RFP. The tool must be compatible with Chromebooks and Windows operating systems, allow for group-administered assessments, and provide aptitude scores with grade percentile ranks in verbal/language, quantitative/mathematics, and non-verbal/spatial areas. The contract has a term of 5 years, with an option to renew for an additional 4 years. The HCPSS will pay the vendor an annual fee for the use of the assessment tool, which will be determined based on the vendor's proposal. • The assessment tool must be able to accept pre-registration files that include student ID, student name, and grade level. • The tool must be able to upload user accounts at various permission levels. • The tool must provide a comprehensive score file for all tested students. • The tool must be able to export home reports that include age, grade, and local percentile ranks, as well as a student profile and score narrative. • The vendor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including FERPA and the Maryland Education Code. • The vendor must ensure that its products and services comply with the Federal Protection of Pupil Rights Act, the Federal Children's Internet Protection Act, and the Federal Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act. • The vendor must indemnify and hold harmless the HCPSS for any damages or costs that arise out of any negligence or misconduct by the vendor, its agents, or employees.