018.25.B1 MAP Assessments

The Howard County Public School System has awarded a contract to NWEA for the provision of MAP assessments, which are nationally normed reading and mathematics assessments for students in grades 1-8. The contract is for a period of one year, from August 22, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and has a total contract spending authority of $390,000. The MAP assessment is used to inform instruction and school improvement planning, and is integrated into the school system's data dashboards. The contract is a sole source contract, as NWEA is the only provider of the MAP assessment. Some key points about this contract include: • The contract is for a period of one year, from August 22, 2024, to June 30, 2025. • The total contract spending authority is $390,000. • The MAP assessment is used to inform instruction and school improvement planning. • The contract is a sole source contract, as NWEA is the only provider of the MAP assessment. • The contract is awarded to NWEA, which is the only provider of the MAP assessment. • The point of contact for this contract is Timothy Guy, who is the contact person for the Assessment and Reporting office.