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Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP)

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Agency: University of Iowa
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • A - Research and development
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Opps ID: NBD18081678902287478
Posted Date: May 25, 2023
Due Date:
Solicitation No: 18044

Bid Information

Type Request for Proposal - Sealed
Status Awarded
Number 18044 (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP))
Issue Date & Time 3/17/2023 10:47:48 AM (CT)
Close Date & Time 4/17/2023 03:00:00 PM (CT)
Duration 1 month
Notes
The University of Iowa (hereafter, The University / University) located in Iowa City, Iowa, desires to obtain written proposals from qualified suppliers to provide a program for implementation of the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP).
Please be aware that this is an extensive bid. All Suppliers are cautioned to allow ample time for the submittal of RFP responses well before the due date time requirement. Bids must be submitted via the eBid system.
Contact Information
Name Andy Lane
Address 202 PCO
Iowa City, IA 52242-2500 USA
Phone (319) 335-1207
Fax (319) 335-2443
Email andy-lane@uiowa.edu
Bid Documents
Document name Format
Bid Invitation Acrobat / PDF
Public Question & Answer Acrobat / PDF
Bid Attachments
File Name Description File Size
UI_Standard_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf University of Iowa standard terms and conditions 263 KB
ISASP 2024 Test Specifications.xlsx 2024 Test Specifications 10 KB
ISASP Annual Field Testing Estimates.xlsx Annual Field Testing Estimates 10 KB
ISASP Handscoring estimates.xlsx Handscoring estimates 9 KB
ISASP RFP System Requirements.docx System Requirements 12 KB
ISASP Sample Individual Student Report.pdf Sample Individual Student Report 1.11 MB
Bid Questions
Question Item 81 lists a requirement for Spanish translations. Which content areas have Spanish versions?
Answer



Math and Science (all grades) are the content areas that have Spanish versions.
Submitted 3/28/2023 01:53:26 PM (CT)
Question For the paper-pencil versions, are separate test booklets and answer documents produced, or does the University prefer a combined consumable booklet? Also, are there separate booklets for each content area, or just one test booklet per grade with all content areas included?
Answer



The University desires separate booklets and answer documents for each content area and grade. For example, there should be a Grade 3 Mathematics Test Booklet and a separate Grade 3 Mathematics Answer Document.
Submitted 3/28/2023 01:48:38 PM (CT)
Question For item 76, how many face-to-face training sessions should be assumed each year, and are these virtual live webinars, or in-person meetings?
Answer



For bidding purposes, please assume one (1) in-person training (in Des Moines) and two (2) virtual/ webinars.
Submitted 3/28/2023 01:45:11 PM (CT)
Question Per item 75 on pages 31-32, we understand that AI scoring should be used for the ECR item on the Language-Writing assessment. Will ITP provide previously scored responses upon contract award so that the new vendor can build AI scoring models prior to the first administration?
Answer



The University will provide previously-scored responses to the successful Supplier.
Submitted 3/28/2023 01:42:50 PM (CT)
Question For the attachment, ISASP Annual Field Testing Estimates, please confirm that these are the numbers of items that will actually be administered and scored as part of the embedded field test each year.
Answer



Yes, we confirm these are the numbers of items that will actually be administered and scored as part of the embedded field test each year.
Submitted 3/28/2023 01:32:32 PM (CT)
Question Item 41 on page 11 of the Bid Invitation states that preference will be given to purchasing from Iowa based businesses. What qualifies as an Iowa based business? Do just one or more office locations have to be located in Iowa? Would a subsidiary qualify if the parent company is located in another state or country?
Answer



Please provide details on any local or Iowa offices and their relationship to the Supplier, the University will review.
Submitted 3/28/2023 01:15:05 PM (CT)
Question Attachment: ISASP Handscoring Estimates/RFP Requirement #75

The current ISASP assessment administers a higher count of students than indicated in this attachment. The actual amount of students we expect per subject/grade is usually between 36,000 and 41,000, but the attachment requests estimates for 35,000 students. Please clarify the amount you would like us to cost for?
Answer



Bidders should use the quantities listed in the Bid Lines section of the RFP, which list expected number of students testing each year, by subject and by format (online and paper).
Submitted 3/27/2023 06:45:50 PM (CT)
Question Page 46 / RFP Requirement #89 Optional Tests

Grade 2 Optional Test: Is it Online only, or available also on paper? Any accommodations like Spanish, LP or Braille?
Answer



The University envisioned online only tests. Any additional formats (paper, large print, Spanish, and/ or Braille) should be separately identified in the response and on the pricing sheets.
Submitted 3/27/2023 06:44:59 PM (CT)
Question Attachment: ISASP Handscoring Estimates /RFP Requirement #75

The current ISASP assessment administers 2 Science CR OP items per grade. This attachment indicates there will be just 1 Science CR OP item per grade. Is this an intentional test design change?
Answer



Please provide costing for scoring 2 Science CR OP items per grade. Total number of Science items for all grades is correct.
Submitted 3/27/2023 06:43:17 PM (CT)

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