Addendum 1 SBAC RFP-05 Psychometric Services Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Information, Questions & Answers
|
|
- Augustus Haynes
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 PROJECT TITLE: SMARTER Balanced Assessment CONSORTIUM Section A INTRODUCTION pg Purpose of Request for Proposals third bullet PROPOSAL CONTENTS 2.3 Determine Standard-Setting Design pg. 21 Q1. Page 5 of the RFP the third bullet states, Determine Standard-Setting Design and collect data for it. RFP page 21 describes what will be required to develop a standard setting design which addresses design tasks. Is the contractor expected to conduct the actual standard setting study, or just design the standard setting study? Answer: This contract does not include running the standard setting. There is a separate RFP and contract for that purpose. (See Procurement document on SBAC website.) The contractor will design the standard setting study. Design of the process will require working closely with the Standard Setting contractor and complying with joint methods developed with PARCC, if any. Section A INTRODUCTION pg Vendor Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bullet 11 Q2. Please clarify the term Senior Project Manager. Does that refer to the program manager or the psychometrician (subject matter expert)? Answer: This position is a project manager role, not a psychometrician role. It may be the case that the Senior Project Manager has a psychometric background or training, but the duties required and experience desired is that of a Project Manager. Q3. Does this request ask that the Senior Project manager be full time Vendor employee or dedicated full time to the project? Answer: The Senior Project Manager needs to be dedicated full time to the project. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Technical Requirements Overview Q4. Which grades will be tested in High School? Answer: For Summative Assessments, grade 11 will be tested with the adaptive test and performance tasks. The performance portion of the summative test can also be administered at grades 9 and 10. Any grade may be assessed in the interim and formative systems. 1
2 Q5. What grades are to be included in the vertical scale? Answer: Grades 3-8 and High School will be covered by vertical scales developed for SBAC assessments. Q6. The RFP states that summative assessments will comprise a computer adaptive testing (CAT) component and a performance task component. Answer: Yes. Q7. What is the expectation for scaling the performance tasks? Answer: This is regarded as an open question. The Test Design contractor will be expected to recommend whether PT results should be calibrated to construct scales and combined with others results to produce scale scores for assessments. If they are not to be associated with the IRT scales, the contractor will be responsible for establishing the comparability of performance tasks (within and across years for the same grade) in some other manner. Although the psychometrics and Test Design contractors will be expected to lead their respective assignments of work, they are expected to collaborate on the recommendations. Q8. Is it expected that the performance tasks will be on the same scale as the computer adaptive component (pre-cat phase of the field test)? Answer: See response to Q7. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Special (fixed) forms Q9. Approximately how many items, fixed forms, and performance tasks per content/grade will be administered during the pilot test? Answer: About 15,000 total items will be tested in the pilot phase. Some of these will be rejected. Some areas of the pool will end up with inadequate distribution. The exact number of performance tasks has not yet been determined. However, because of security concerns, a large number of performance tasks need to be available so that students would not know which of many possible performance tasks they may get in a given year. This means that 30 to 40 tasks need to be developed for each summative operational test. During the pilot phase, performance templates will be tested and range finding will be conducted for a core of items. The Consortium welcomes advice and/or recommendations for the design features of the pilot tests that bidders are encouraged to provide. 2
3 Q10. What is the expected number of new items and new performance tasks to be administered per content/grade during the field test? Answer: The field test data will be used to calibrate the remaining items for operational summative and interim pools. Given attrition during the pilot phase, and the need to complete pool distribution demands, we expect 20,000 to 25,000 items to be tested in the field test phase. During the field test phase, the remaining performance tasks will be field tested, including range finding and comparability studies, which will be conducted for all items needed for summative and interim systems. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Twice Annual Contractor Meetings Q11. Is the sum indicated to cover travel for the contractor s staff or for SBAC staff, or both? Also, please confirm that we should include a total of $60,925 for the entire contract period for this travel (not $60,925 per year). Answer: SMARTER Balanced has determined that it would make for better fiscal accounting if the Consortium address the travel needs of its members for these twiceannual meetings, so the $60,925 are to be excluded from the bid. All other travel associated with execution of a contraction should be borne within the cost proposal provided (and within the $3.5M budget), inclusive of both contractor staff and SMARTER Balanced members. The cost of representation at the twice-annual meetings will also be the responsibility of the contractor and are to be borne within the available budget of $3.5M. Representation of the Psychometrics Service Provider at these twice-annual meetings is expected to be a minimum of three people at XX meetings (the actual schedule to be determined during the course of contract fulfillment). Q12. Does SBAC have an expectation or preference for the meetings to be conducted face-toface or electronically? Answer: Most contact will be completed electronically. The twice-annual meetings will be face-to-face Consortium-level meetings scheduled such that all workgroups and contractors can meet in a conference-like setting. Additionally, it is typically advisable to schedule 1 or 2 face to face meetings as a kick-off process. In addition, the contractor will be expected to present in-person to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Q13. Please clarify what the vendor allocation of $60,925 should include? For example, should that budget include: vendor travel, SBAC travel, meeting costs (meals, audiovisual, conference room rental, etc.)? Answer: Refer to Q11. 3
4 Q14. Does SBAC have a preference as to the location of these meetings? Answer: The Consortium will establish the location, likely to be either Denver or Las Vegas. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Develop Technical Manuals Q15. Should the contractor plan on delivering one (1) technical manual (after field testing, but discusses pilot testing as well) or two (2) technical manuals (one after pilot testing and one after field testing)? Answer: See 16. Q16. Does the Consortium expect to publish one technical report at the end of each program year, or does it prefer another plan/configuration for technical reports? Answer: There will be a technical manual for each program year. The final year s manual will be a comprehensive document that covers all years and the entire process. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg. 21 pg Determine Standard-Setting Design Q17. Does the consortium want vendors to include text and costs for conducting standard setting meetings based on results of research and discussions with the consortium? Answer: See Q1. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Determine Vertical Scale Design Q18. The RFP states that based on the results of the dimensionality study and the Consortium s theory of action a single vertical scale or multiple scales may be developed in each content area. Please clarify the meaning of multiple scales as used in this context. Does that mean two or more vertical scales that each span the full grade range, or does that mean that there may be vertical scales that span subsets of grades (e.g., one vertical scale that spans grades 3-5, and another that spans grades 6-8)? Answer: Empirical analysis of pilot data will be used to establish the number and nature of scales. 4
5 Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Develop Pilot Test Item and Task Data Review Materials Q19. How many data review meetings are expected? Answer: Vendors should submit a plan that includes a combination of online and faceto-face meetings. Because of the volume of items to be reviewed, it is likely that most meetings will be conducted online or through a distributed system. Face-to-face meetings would be limited to training or general orientation. Q20. Should vendors include costs for the meeting logistics (hotel and food)? Answer: YES, but also keep in mind the response to Q19, when building the proposal. Q21. How many people will be attending the Data Review meetings? Answer: No fewer than three; no more than six, but see response to Q19 for possible distributed or virtual meetings. One will be a psychometrician from within the Consortium membership whose has data-review experience; others will be content experts, mostly from member states, sufficient in number to ensure meaningful verbal exchange. This is exclusive of the needed participation of the contractor. Q22. Does SBAC have a preference as to the location of these meetings? Answer: Consortium analysis has found that Denver and Las Vegas tend to be less expensive options depending on the members that are attending. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Conduct Psychometric Analysis to Support Pilot Test Data Review Q23. The RFP states that the VENDOR will describe the linking design used to demonstrate task consistency. Answer: If it is determined that performance tasks are not scaled, it will be necessary to demonstrate that each task has comparable difficulty so that students do not get an advantage or disadvantage because of task selection. If they are scaled, the calibration process would be assumed to account for any differences in difficulty. Q24. Please clarify the meaning of consistency in this context. Answer: For performance tasks, as for other task types, consistency means that inferences derived from scores are comparable. If performance tasks are scaled, scores would be placed onto a common scale, which would take differences into account. If they are not scaled, it means that points awarded at each level of common rubrics are at the same level of difficulty across tasks. 5
6 Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Conduct Psychometric Analysis to Support Pilot Test Data Review Exhibit D pg. 39 Q25. Please clarify the following variation between two RFP statements: Section 2.7 states... because of SBAC s commitment to transparency, no proprietary software solutions should be bid. Exhibit D states, the Contractor hereby grants a nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use computer programs (defined as materials ) for everything that is not produced under this agreement but that incorporates pre-existing materials. If materials are not considered works for hire, the Contractor must irrevocably assign all right, title and interest in materials, including all intellectual property rights, to the Agency effective from the moment of creation of such materials. The required use of third-party open source software prohibits compliance with Paragraph 11, RFP page 39 of the Contract. Please advise as to the legal requirements. Answer: If the product is already licensed under an open-license, then no additional license need be granted by the contractor Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Conduct Analysis of Pilot Test Q26. Does every pilot test form need to be full-length, meeting the specifications in terms of the number and proportion of items by content area (excluding any items used for vertical scaling)? Answer: Current Consortium thinking is that some of the forms need to be full length and meet operational blueprint specifications. These will be used to pilot the test experience and to provide dimensionality data. Pilot forms need to yield adequate item/examinee information, so they need to be close to the same length as operational tests. However, some forms could deviate from operational specifications as long as the overall desired proportions of items is maintained so that resulting pools support the test design. Nevertheless, the Consortium welcomes advice and/or recommendations for the design features of the pilot tests that bidders are encouraged to provide. In other words, this question embodies the kind of advice the Consortium is seeking from a Psychometrics Service Provider. If the Consortium can confidently answer all questions of this sort at this time, there is really no need for this contract. 6
7 Q27. Can OSPI clarify what is meant by Survey of Pilot Test participants? Answer: This means design and analysis of a survey of test administrators and students to examine the usability, test experience, clarity of instructions, responsiveness of test delivery software, technical ease of use, look and feel and anything else that could affect test delivery. The Test Delivery contractor will deliver the survey and collect results. The Psychometrics Service Provider will analyze results and report on them. Q28. Does this mean, for example, administering questions to students about computer use with demographic indicators (such as gender and ethnicity)? Or, a survey (cognitive lab) of the students response processes that is meant to gain validity evidence about whether the fit between the construct and the processes that students employ to produce responses align well (concerning what the items measure)? Answer: The survey mentioned here is described above. Cognitive labs conducted with tasks and items are conducted as part of Item/Task Writing and Review-Pilot (Procurement Bundle #14). Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Design Item and Student Sampling Plans for Field Test and Select Anchor Items and Tasks for Calibration and Building the Vertical Scale Q29. The RFP states that Following Field testing, all items will be recalibrated using only Field Test responses. The last bullet on the same page states that the contractor will Recalibrate items on field test responses only as needed. Please clarify the expectation for recalibration of items that were calibrated during the pilot test, and for new or revised items that were calibrated during the initial precomputer adaptive test phase of the field test. Answer: The expectation is that items calibrated during the pilot phase will retain their parameters. Items would be recalibrated only if parameters appear to have shifted after field test administration. Section C PROPOSAL CONTENTS pg Present to TAC meetings as required Q30. The RFP states Required meetings may vary, but could include TAC meetings, Executive Committee meetings, general membership meetings, and meetings with the U.S. Department of Education. Are the mentioned required meetings in addition to the four annual meetings TAC meetings? 7
8 Answer: Bidders should anticipate six required meetings per year, which would comprise some combination of TAC, USED, Executive Committee, or other unanticipated meeting. These would be in ADDITION TO the twice-annual workgroup/contractor collaboration meetings and any meetings the contractor requires to meet its contractual deliverables. Q31. Should vendors assume 4 TAC meetings annually, plus potential ad-hoc meetings with USDOE, Executive Committee, etc, or should Vendors assume a maximum of 4 (2 day) meetings per year comprised of different meeting types? Answer: See Q30. Q32. Can SBAC please suggest a location for these meetings? Answer: Not at this time; this is difficult to predict for a 29-state consortium ranging from Maine to Hawaii and for meetings some of which are not yet determined. Unless piggy-backed to other meetings Consortium members are attending, as was stated in Q14 & Q22, SMARTER Balanced has found Denver or Las Vegas providing the best cost efficiencies. Q33. For meetings with SBAC general membership and the Executive Committee, is SBAC agreeable to the use of virtual meeting methods such as conference calls, web-ex, etc.? Answer: Yes, this is a modality currently used. However, this does not extend to the meetings described in Q30. Q34. Please confirm that the contractor is only responsible for its own staff travel for TAC meetings, and not any other meeting costs or SBAC/TAC member travel costs. Answer: Confirmed. Section E RFP Exhibits pg Exhibit C Service Level Requirements and Remedies Q35. Exhibit C Service Level Requirements states: All work products posted or displayed as Final and available for use and consumption by others are without error. The word posted implies posted to a website. Will SBAC provide a website to post final documents or is the website a vendor responsibility? Answer: SMARTER Balanced will have the website intended for final product posting; this is not a contractor responsibility Q36. If documents are posted to an SBAC or Vendor site, and that site is down for technical maintenance (planned or unplanned outages), would the penalty clause (RFP page 36) associated with All work products posted or displayed as final and available for use be waived? Answer: Yes. 8
9 Q37. Can you provide greater clarity on what is meant by substantial errors? Answer: Substantial would be errors that are of an egregious nature or such number that would be embarrassing for all parties concerned to have distributed for review or reading. Q38. Can you provide greater clarity on what is meant by thorough quality control review? Answer: Due to the persistence of errors SMARTER Balanced will be obliged to determine that the Contractor was not thorough in its review of the materials, not only looking for typographical or formatting mistakes, but also the inclusion of errors of a technical nature that were provided through feedback by the Consortium. Q39. Are the monetary penalties set forth in this Exhibit C negotiable? Answer: Penalties may be negotiable, but SMARTER Balanced believes it has set fair rates for the contract. Q40. Would the Consortium be willing to accept an annual cap on the monetary penalties set out in Exhibit C? Answer: No. Q41. Does SBAC plan to create a website or central location for the sharing or collaboration of documents? Answer: If referring to the concept of posting of final materials, refer to Q35. If referring to work-in-process sharing, the means of sharing would likely be worked out with the winning vendor. Q42. Will the documents be stored on this site or should it only be used for the exchange of materials? Answer: Because of the nature of SMARTER Balanced membership, storage would be a preferable model, not just an exchange site. Q43. Please provide more details such as, will this repository include secure access via passwords? Answer: The site for work-in-process sharing will need to have limited access to the involved parties. The final, more public site will be open for viewing of the appropriate documents. Be used by others vendors? Answer: The sharing site will be limited from other vendors, outside what collaboration is needed between contractors to fulfill the entirety of the SMARTER Balanced project. 9
10 Be used for other SBAC contracts? Answer: If SMARTER Balanced provides the solution for the work-in-process sharing site, then yes the site will be accessible for other contract uses. The Consortium would strive to maintain the needed firewalls between contract efforts where appropriate. Section E RFP Exhibits pg Exhibit D Attachment A, Contract for Personal Services, General Terms and Conditions Q44. Are the terms under Section 18, Indemnification negotiable? Answer: Possibly, to the extent permitted by the laws and statutes of the State of Washington, fiscal agent for the Consortium. Section E RFP Exhibits pg. 47 Exhibit E Contractor intake form Q45. Is the Contractor/Governmental Entity Intake Form a mandatory requirement for each identified subcontractor? Answer: Subcontractors are not required to complete this form. OSPI does have final approval of all subcontractors related to the contract. Please refer to the General Terms & Conditions section 33 Subcontracting. Neither the Contractor nor any subcontractor shall enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this contract without obtaining prior written approval of the Superintendent. In no event shall the existence of the subcontract operate to release or reduce liability of the Contractor to the Superintendent for any breach in the performance of the Contractor s duties. This clause does not include contracts of employment between the Contractor and personnel assigned to work under this contract. General Questions Q46. What is the Consortium s expectation for individual state participation in the pilot and field tests? Answer: Member states are encouraged to participate. Broad participation is expected. Participation is not required. The Psychometrics Service Provider will advise the Consortium on the demographics and levels of participation necessary to ensure stable item calibrations and analyses. Q47. Will all governing states participate in the pilot test? Answer: See Q46. 10
11 Q48. Will all governing states participate in the field test? Answer: See Q46. Q49. Will the advisory states participate in the pilot or field tests? Answer: See Q46. Q50. It appears that there is no item writing associated with this proposal is this true? Answer: There is no item writing associated with this contract. Q51. Will an item writing proposal be coming from your office in the future? Answer: Please refer to the posted Master Work Plan. 11
STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Addendum 01 to Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Request For Proposals (RFP): SBAC RFP-19 Note to potential respondents: This Addendum
More informationAddendum 1 SBAC RFP-11 Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Test Delivery System, Questions & Answers
PROJECT TITLE: SMARTER Balanced Assessment CONSORTIUM Test Delivery System Q1. How many onsite seats can you provide for vendor team members to work there? It will be more efficient to have team members
More informationMaster Work Plan Narrative Summative Version 4.1.1 as of 09/12/2011 and Version 4.2 as of 02/06/2012
Purpose: This document represents the key activities of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. For each activity, the document provides the expected outcome and scope parameters. As this document
More informationSmarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. Request for Information 2013-31. Test Delivery Certification Package
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Request for Information 2013-31 Test Delivery Certification Package September 4, 2013 Table of Contents Introduction...
More informationRace to the Top Assessment Program Spring 2013 Technical Review for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)
Race to the Top Assessment Program Spring 2013 Technical Review for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) July 3, 2013 Introduction In April 2013, the U.S. Department
More informationContractor Orientation
Contractor Orientation A presentation and reference guide for Smarter Balanced contractors WestEd Project Management Partner (PMP) Version 2.0 Orientation Goals Meet the team and establish communications
More informationRFP #TA-10: Implementation of the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness. Questions and Answers
RFP #TA-10: Implementation of the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness Questions and Answers FISCAL 1. Question: Is there a budget range allocated to this initiative? If a budget has been
More informationJuly 2013 Report No. 13-042
John Keel, CPA State Auditor An Audit Report on Selected State Contracts at the Texas Education Agency Report No. 13-042 An Audit Report on Selected State Contracts at the Texas Education Agency Overall
More informationSTATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SBAC RFP NO. 14
STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SBAC RFP NO. 14 This RFP is available at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
More informationConstruction Management Services Delmar School District RFP No. DSD16001-CONSTR_MAN
Construction Management Services Delmar School District RFP No. DSD16001-CONSTR_MAN The Delmar School District (DSD) is seeking the professional services of a Construction Management (CM) firm for the
More informationSUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM Procurement Standards
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Child Nutrition Services Old Capitol Building, PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA, WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6200 TTY (360) 664-3631 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM Procurement
More informationProposal Writing - A Cover Letter of Compliance
1.0 Submission Requirements: SECTION I INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 The complete original proposal must be submitted in a sealed package and received in accordance with the instructions detailed in the
More informationHB 4150: Effects of Essential Learning Skills on High School Graduation Rates
HB 4150: Effects of Essential Learning Skills on High School Graduation Rates Oregon Department of Education December 2014 http://www.ode.state.or.us Effects of Essential Learning Skills on High School
More informationRFP-DEM-13-14-025. Disaster Recovery Services Staff Augmentation. Technical Questions and Answers
RFP-DEM-13-14-025 Disaster Recovery Services Staff Augmentation Technical Questions and Answers 1) Will you be awarding one contract for this work or to multiple companies? A: The Division will award one
More informationNEWBURGH ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRIST NEWBURGH, NEW YORK REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE SERVICES 2015 2016
NEWBURGH ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRIST NEWBURGH, NEW YORK REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ARCHITECTURE SERVICES 2015 2016 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District,
More informationSTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP# 05122010
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP# 05122010 Fiscal Year 2011 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 - Informational...3 Part 2 - Operating Environment...8 Part
More informationSTATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SBAC RFP NO. 22
STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SBAC RFP NO. 22 This RFP is available at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
More informationGuidance on the template contract for social impact bonds and payment by results
Guidance on the template contract for social impact bonds and payment by results Introduction These guidance notes have been prepared to assist users of the Cabinet Office template contract. The guidance
More informationCity of Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Small Business Technical Assistance Program Request for Proposals
Introduction The City is seeking proposals from local non-profit organizations that provide technical assistance services to small businesses and microenterprises located in Minneapolis. The total funding
More information1. Applicants must provide information requested in the section titled Required Information.
Lane County Health & Human Services Strategic Plan Development REQUEST FOR QUOTES Introduction Lane County Health & Human Services is interested in contracting with a consultant to help develop an updated
More informationWHITE PAPER DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL WEBSITE RFP. Find the Right Web Development Partner through an Engaging and Informative RFP.
WHITE PAPER DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL WEBSITE RFP Find the Right Web Development Partner through an Engaging and Informative RFP By Devin Gauthier INTRODUCTION So you ve decided to undertake a new website
More informationCity of New Rochelle New York
City of New Rochelle New York REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - CONSULTING SERVICES STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Specification #: 5030 1) INTENT The City of New Rochelle s Department of Development
More informationGreater Capital Region Workforce Investment Boards Regional Internship Program Website Design and Management REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Greater Capital Region Workforce Investment Boards Regional Internship Program Website Design and Management REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Three of the Greater Capital Region Workforce Investment Boards (Albany,
More informationCity of Bellevue Request for Proposal RFP #15091 Locate Ticket Management Software
City of Bellevue Request for Proposal RFP #15091 Locate Ticket Management Software RFP GENERAL INFORMATION RFP Notification: Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by the City of Bellevue,
More informationHow to File a Workers Compensation Request For Proposal
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner Workers Compensation for West Virginia State Agencies INS 11015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section
More informationAppendix K. What scope of work is to be included in the Estimated Hourly Rate?
The following questions on the Data Analytics Vendor contract were compiled from submitted written questions and the Responder s Conference on January 30, 2015. Staff at the Minnesota Department of Human
More informationAUDIO/VISUAL PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-BJ-1401
AUDIO/VISUAL PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-BJ-1401 The Arapahoe Library District (ALD) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified, reliable Vendors to hire a professional audio/visual company.
More informationSTATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SBAC RFP No.
STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SBAC RFP No. 2012-11 This RFP is available at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
More informationRetaining Wall Replacement at the Currituck County Veterans Memorial Park
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR Retaining Wall Replacement at the Currituck County Veterans Memorial Park Coinjock, NC May 24, 2016 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be received until 4:00 pm on June 17, 2016 at the
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: A NEW AUDITING SOLUTION FOR WINDOWS FILE AND DATABASE SERVERS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: A NEW AUDITING SOLUTION FOR WINDOWS FILE AND DATABASE SERVERS Issued: TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction...3 1.1 Purpose...3 1.2 Background...3 1.3 Scope of Work...3 1.4 Current Infrastructure...3
More informationProject Procurement Management
Project Procurement Management 1 2 Procurement Planning Procurement Planning is the process of identifying which project needs can be best met by procuring products or services outside the project organization
More informationMODEL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TEMPLATE Generalized for professional services. www.cdrfg.com
MODEL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TEMPLATE Generalized for professional services www.cdrfg.com CDR Fundraising Group 2015 This sample RFP is made available by the CDR Fundraising Group as a public service.
More informationMobile App Developer Agreements
Mobile App Developer Agreements By Alan L. Friel Many companies that have had disputes with developers have been surprised to discover that the agreements signed, often without input from legal, failed
More information24 CFR PART 85 85.36 Procurement. States. Procurement standards.
85.36 Procurement. (a) States. When procuring property and services under a grant, a State will follow the same policies and procedures it uses for procurements from its non-federal funds. The State will
More informationMEDICAL CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
MEDICAL CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT 441 Fourth Street, NW Suite 800 South Washington, DC 20001 Phone:
More informationFIRST AND FINAL ADDENDUM RFP FOR ROOFING SERVICES FOR DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHARON SWAN ARTHUR C. JOHNSON, Ph.D. OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECTOR SUPERINTENDENT CONSTRUCTION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 3661 INTERSTATE PARK ROAD NORTH, SUITE 200 RIVIERA BEACH,
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For. Kelowna and Vernon Hospitals Project
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For The Kelowna and Vernon Hospitals Project VOLUME 2 of 4 Instructions to Proponents Closing Time: Delivery Address: 3:00 pm (local time) Thursday, March 6,2008 Kelowna and Vernon
More information10/30/2015. Procurement Under the New Requirements. Why This Session Is Needed. Lesson Overview & Module Objectives. Changes to conflict of interest
Requirements Procurement under the New Requirements 1 1 Why This Session Is Needed New provisions in Uniform Guidance Changes to conflict of interest requirements in Uniform Guidance Distinctions between
More informationRequest for Proposals Human Resources Services
Request for Proposals Human Resources Services Page 2 Request for Proposals Human Resources Services 1. Purpose of Request for Proposals 1.1. Hub Cities Consortium ( HCC ) hereby issues a Request for Proposals
More informationRequest for Proposal RFP No. IT 2016 001. Online Meeting Solution
Request for Proposal RFP No. IT 2016 001 February 15, 2016 Online Meeting Solution Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: March 14, 2016 Proposals to be submitted by email to Allyson Eberhart: aeberhart@iltpp.k12.il.us
More informationRequest for Proposal For: Video Production and Live Streaming Services. ABA Section of Litigation August 14, 2013.
Request for Proposal For: Video Production and Live Streaming Services ABA Section of Litigation August 14, 2013 Table of Contents Bid Timetable [2] 1.0 General Information [3] 2.0 Proposal Requirements
More informationAn organization which employs, or is about to employ, any of the above, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award.
85.36 Procurement (a) States. When procuring property and services under a grant, a State will follow the same policies and procedures it uses for procurements from its non-federal funds. The State will
More informationM E M O R A N D U M. DATE: September 1, 2009. Prospective Vendors. Russell Guindon, Senior Deputy Fiscal Analyst Fiscal Analysis Division
M E M O R A N D U M DATE: September 1, 2009 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Prospective Vendors Russell Guindon, Senior Deputy Fiscal Analyst Fiscal Analysis Division Request for Proposal Senate Concurrent Resolution
More informationMinority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) Program
Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) Program The Indiana Department of Transportation will ensure that all certified Minority and Women s Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) will be afforded full
More informationContracting for Services
Contracting for Services A National State Auditors Association Best Practices Document Published by the National State Auditors Association Copyright 2003 by the National State Auditors Association. All
More informationMODEL CONTRACT FOR SERVICES INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
MODEL CONTRACT FOR SERVICES INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1 This Model document is a tool to be adapted for the particular circumstances of the deal rather than standard terms to be applied without thought to every
More informationKaiser Permanente Affiliate Link Provider Web Site Application
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado Kaiser Permanente Affiliate Link Provider Web Site Application FOR PROVIDERS CONTRACTED WITH KAISER IN THE COLORADO REGION ONLY Page 1 of 7 Kaiser Permanente Affiliate
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Franchise Fees, Sales and Use Tax Audits
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Franchise Fees, Sales and Use Tax Audits The City of Louisville, Colorado is accepting proposals for the purpose of performing sales and use tax, and franchise fee compliance
More informationAnswer: Case Management needs to be used for home management when individual contacts are in a home setting.
Regional Supportive Services to Specialized Populations and Care Coordination for the CCSP program RFP Bidders Conference Questions and Answers October 9, 2015 Please note that a revised UCM spreadsheet
More information52.219-8 -- Utilization of Small Business Concerns.
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE)/ WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (WBE) Policy Honeywell has committed, in connection with certain of its contracts with the U.S. Government, to award subcontract work to small
More informationINDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SUPPLIER AGREEMENT. and include your affiliates. We, us, our, and ours refer to ConSol Partners, LLC. Client refers to.
Parties You, your, and yours refer to INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SUPPLIER AGREEMENT and include your affiliates. We, us, our, and ours refer to ConSol Partners, LLC. Client refers to. Services Provided We
More informationRFP-00118 ADDENDUM NO. 1
INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 111 NW 1 ST Street Suite 1300 Miami, Florida 33128-1974 Telephone: 305-375-4725 Fax: (305) 375-5688 RFP-00118 ADDENDUM NO. 1 DATE: March 26,
More informationOffers received without the entire completed three-page RIVP Generated Bidder Certification Form attached may result in disqualification.
LOI # B04076 Solicitation for Information 14 July 04 TITLE: Enterprise Content Management Platform and Services Submission Deadline: 4 August 04 @ 9:30 AM PRE-BID CONFERENCE: NO Questions, in Microsoft
More informationClosing Location: AAMDC 2510 Sparrow Drive Nisku, Alberta T9N 8N5 cindy.carstairs@aamdc.com
Request for Proposal (RFP) Online Registration System Contract for AAMDC s Convention Events Closing Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2014 at 4:30 pm MDT One (1) electronic copy of response in Word or PDF
More informationCONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES SMALL ASSIGNMENTS LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS (INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ANY FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE BANK FINANCED)
1 CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES SMALL ASSIGNMENTS LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS (INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/ANY FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE BANK FINANCED) CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT ( Contract ) is entered into this
More informationRFP No. 1-15-C017 OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PENETRATION TEST
RFP No. 1-15-C017 OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PENETRATION TEST Questions and Answers Notice: Questions may have been edited for clarity and relevance. 1. How many desktops,
More informationSAMPLE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TEMPLATE
SAMPLE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TEMPLATE Request for Proposals (RFP) For: [Title of RFP Project] Note: This sample is for a fabrication type of RFP. [RFP ID #] Issued: [Date] Submission deadline: [Time/Date]
More informationEnterprise Content Management Consultant
Invitation to Quote 07-23 Enterprise Content Management Consultant Issue Date: December 4, 2007 RFP Acknowledgement Form: Appendix A. Respondents are asked to fill out and return this form by December
More informationUNO CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK ( UNO-CSN ) Invitation for Bids ( IFB ) for ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
UNO CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK ( UNO-CSN ) Invitation for Bids ( IFB ) for ELECTRICAL UPGRADES All Bids must be sent electronically to: ucsnbidresponse@unocharterschools.org All communications should be addressed
More informationBENTON COUNTY PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
BENTON COUNTY PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT This is an agreement by and between BENTON COUNTY, OREGON, a political subdivision of the State of Oregon, hereinafter called COUNTY, and, hereinafter called CONTRACTOR.
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction. a. The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority ( PCCA or the Authority ) is the entity responsible for the construction and operation of
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES Appointment to the State of New Jersey Rating Agency Presentation Review/Analysis Summer 2016 Issued by the State of New Jersey Treasurer s Office
More informationCLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PURCHASING & CONTRACTS DIVISION
CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PURCHASING & CONTRACTS DIVISION Clark County Government Center 500 Grand Central Parkway, 4th Floor Las Vegas, NV 89106 Phone: (702) 455-2897 Fax: (702)
More informationProject Procurement Management
Project Procurement Management Outline Introduction Plan Purchases and Acquisitions Plan Contracting Request Seller Responses Select Sellers Contract Administration Contract Closure Introduction Procurement
More information1.3 There have been no material or substantive changes to the Code since last year.
1. Please describe the key components of the GPO s written code of business ethics and conduct. (Please provide a copy and describe any changes since the last submission.) Please assure your response includes:
More informationServices Agreement between Client and Provider
Services Agreement between Client and Provider This Services Agreement is part of the Member Contract between Client and Provider, effective upon Client s award and Provider s acceptance of a Job on the
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP ISSUE DATE: September 26 th, 2001 TITLE: RFP NUMBER: San José State University Website Redesign F-WR00001181-AL PURCHASING OFFICE CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL: Alex Lebedeff, Mary
More informationFrequent Asked Questions related to tender EU-OSHA/CPU/2013/T3
Web and ICT services The Agency will be closed from 24/12/2013 until 01/01/2014 (both inclusive) Please note there was a typo on the date of opening session (see 1.8 of the technical specifications) The
More informationSecure Electronic Voting RFP Kit
Secure Electronic Voting RFP Kit The purpose of this document is to assist election officials in jurisdictions with DRE voting systems in identifying and selecting qualified independent security experts
More informationRFP No. 1-14-C111 Enterprise Business Innovation Technical Services (ebits) for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Questions and Answers RFP No. 1-14-C111 Enterprise Business Innovation Technical Services (ebits) for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Notice: Questions may have been edited for clarity and
More information708.1.2f - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT The University Of North Carolina at Chapel Hill WITNESSETH
708.1.2f - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT The University Of North Carolina at Chapel Hill This Independent Contractor Services Agreement (this Agreement ), made and entered into effective as
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES Appointment to the New Jersey Building Authority Capital Budget Modeling and Advisory Services State Fiscal Years 2016, 2017 and 2018 Issued by the
More informationA. Summative Assessment A.1. General Requirements Educator Meetings. For all meetings held with Colorado educators, the Contractor is responsible for all costs. This includes all expenses for Americans
More informationPuget Sound Regional Council
PSRC Request for Qualifications for On-Call Services for Communication and Public Involvement Consultant Services Solicited by the Released: September 15, 2009 Submissions Due: 4:00pm, October 6, 2009
More informationOverview 1) Grantee s procurement requirements must be in conformance with the appropriate applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
The award of Federal funds does not exempt the Grantee organization from compliance with State, and local requirements. When similar requirements exist at all levels, the rule of thumb is that the most
More informationRequest for Proposals
Will County Treasurer Request for Proposals Merchant Services, ACH, and Online Bill Payment Brian S. McDaniel 3/5/2014 Introduction General Rules The Will County Treasurer will consider proposals from
More informationDOWNTOWN HYDE PARK FEST 2015
DOWNTOWN HYDE PARK FEST 2015 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Downtown Hyde Park Experience Series of Events SPECIAL SERVICE AREA HYDE PARK 1511 EAST 53RD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60615 A. Introduction/Statement
More informationNon-Emergency Transportation RFP FAQs
Non-Emergency Transportation RFP FAQs Q. What is the current utilization trip data? A. The following utilization is based on Fiscal Year 07/01/2011-06/30/2012 Membership Average: 100,000/month X0200: 38196
More informationODPS/BMV RFP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. October 5, 2015
ODPS/BMV RFP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS October 5, 2015 1. We planned on submitting our response just through email. Do we also have to send the pricing on a CD? No, the pricing can be sent by email also. However,
More informationReference Table of Special Terms & Conditions for IT Contracts
Reference Table of Special Terms & Conditions for IT Contracts Definitions Term & Termination Software License Transition of Services Contract Kick- Off Meeting Contract Closeout License Grant License
More informationPurchases from $750 $1,500 requires 3 Verbal Quotes. Purchases from $1,501 $24,999 requires 3 Written Quotes
Introduction A Guide for Contractors and Suppliers The Purchasing Office should be your first point of contact with the County. Our role is to bring together users and suppliers to ensure that the County
More informationREQUEST FOR BENEFIT BROKERAGE AND CONSULTING SERVICES
REQUEST FOR BENEFIT BROKERAGE AND CONSULTING SERVICES July 25, 2012 I. INTRODUCTION The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is interested in selecting an experienced firm specializing in benefit
More informationState Contracts and Risk Assessment. Risk Assessment Why? When? How?
State Contracts and Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Why? When? How? Why? All human activities pose risk. When the State enters into a contract for the purchase of products or services, there ordinarily
More informationBUFFALO FISCAL STABILITY AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR. August 6, 2015
BFSA Investment Advisor RFP BUFFALO FISCAL STABILITY AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INVESTMENT ADVISOR Introduction and Project Description The Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority ( BFSA or the Authority
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. RPMS EHR Lab Consultant Project NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE
BIDDERS COMPANY NAME REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RPMS EHR Lab Consultant Project NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE Prepared By: Nisqually Health Department Samantha Phillips, Health Director 4820 She-Nah-Num Drive Olympia
More informationAgreement Number: F.E.I.D. Number: Procurement Number: D.M.S. Catalog Class Number:
Page 1 of 9 Agreement Number: F.E.I.D. Number: Procurement Number: D.M.S. Catalog Class Number: This Master University Agreement ( Agreement ), entered into this day of, ( Effective Date ), between the
More informationCity of New Rochelle New York. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Specification No. 5044
Department of Finance Tel (914) 654-2072 515 North Avenue Fax (914) 654-2344 New Rochelle, NY 10801 Howard Rattner Commissioner Mark Zulli Risk/Purchasing Manager City of New Rochelle New York REQUEST
More informationSTATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP NO. 2011-12
STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP NO. 2011-12 This RFP is available at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
More informationRegion 7 Education Service Center Request for Proposal (RFP) For Generator Installation
Region 7 Education Service Center Request for Proposal (RFP) For Generator Installation Purpose The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite prospective vendors to submit a proposal to supply
More informationInstruction Letter for Letter of Intent
Instruction Letter for Letter of Intent Dear Purchaser: Attached is a Microsoft Word Template for a Letter of Intent that has been created specifically to address CMS s particular rules and requirements
More informationHADDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 500 RHOADS AVENUE WESTMONT, NJ 08108 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
HADDON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 500 RHOADS AVENUE WESTMONT, NJ 08108 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL A. PURPOSE: The Haddon Township Board of Education is seeking proposals from qualified respondents as follows:
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Rural Nebraska Healthcare Network FCC Rural Health Care Pilot Program Administered under Universal Service Administrative Company guidelines Requested by: The Rural Nebraska Healthcare
More informationCITY OF SAN JOSE REQUEST FOR.QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) EVALUATOR (ATTORNEY) AND INVESTIGATOR- SAN JOSE ELECTIONS COMMISSION
CITY OF SAN JOSE REQUEST FOR.QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) EVALUATOR (ATTORNEY) AND INVESTIGATOR- SAN JOSE ELECTIONS COMMISSION The City of San Jose is seeking to contract with a law firm or attorney licensed by
More informationConsulting Services for CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP ASSET INVENTORY & VALUATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP No. 14-01-11 Consulting Services for CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP ASSET INVENTORY & VALUATION Proposals will be received on or before 2:00 pm local time Wednesday, February 19, 2014
More informationa. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed as follows:
1 CITY OF ATCHISON REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS & PROPOSAL PLUMBING SERVICES JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014 DUE: DECEMBER 10, 2013 10:00 A.M. The City of Atchison (City) invites interested and
More informationCONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RE: LEGAL SERVICES RFP # CLC 201307
CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RE: LEGAL SERVICES RFP # CLC 201307 ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 PROPOSAL DUE DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2013 BY 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME The Connecticut Lottery
More informationCONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into on / /, between SCWOA ("Consultant"), a CA corporation with its principal place of business located at PO Box 1195, Pacifica,
More informationGENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS FOR LOCAL MANDATES
Annex 3 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS FOR LOCAL MANDATES 1. Phase Prior to Contract Conclusion 1.1. Up to the conclusion of the contract, withdrawal from the negotiations
More informationADDENDUM NO. 1 TO RFP 9600-61: Locum Tenens Referrals
ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO RFP 9600-61: Locum Tenens Referrals Date: March 18, 2015 To: All Vendors Interested in RFP # 9600-61 From: Kristen Aldrich, Deputy Purchasing Agent, NMC Contracts Division Subject: Addendum
More informationREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FOR LOGANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REPLACEMENT) FOR THE WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADVERTISEMENT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FOR LOGANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (REPLACEMENT) FOR THE WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT will receive
More information