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RFP 24-009: Implementation of Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance in Target Districts and Identified Schools
Full RFP Document RFP #24-009: Implementation of Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance in Target Districts and Identified Schools
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) Office of Accountability is seeking proposals from vendor organizations with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to supply consultants that will provide district and school-based technical assistance in Target Districts and schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI); provide professional development to educational leaders across the state; and help develop capacity for continuous improvement within the field. Target Districts use the Department’s technical assistance and continuous improvement resources to complete a District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and any necessary School Comprehensive Education Plans. The Department’s Continuous Improvement website provides more detailed information regarding the Continuous Improvement resources established by the Department. 

Application Deadline

Documents should be submitted by email as separate files, as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than April 10, 2024. Bids are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #24-009 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to RFP24-009@nysed.gov no later than the close of business March 6, 2024. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 20, 2024.

Date Posted: February 15, 2024

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RFP 24-012: School Bus Driver Professional Development Seminar Development and Delivery – Pupil Transportation

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Full RFP Document RFP #24-012: School Bus Driver Professional Development Seminar Development and Delivery – Pupil Transportation
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the development, writing and delivery of the annual Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Curriculum for School Bus Driver Instructors (SBDIs) required under Education Law 3650 and Commissioner’s Regulations 156.3.  The Professional Development Seminar is the major tool for providing updated and continual training of School Bus Driver Instructors, who in turn provide required school bus safety training and annual refresher training to public and non-public school bus drivers, monitors and attendants. NYSED is seeking eligible applicants that can:

  1. Develop curriculum for educational settings within the pupil transportation industry.
  2. Locate and secure suitable classroom space across the State.
  3. Demonstrate the capacity to adequately staff, schedule and coordinate the statewide training activity.
  4. Ensure that the Master Instructors (MIs) are certified and teach the full approved curriculum for SBDIs without material deviations. To ensure compliance, the applicant will conduct random onsite visits as outlined below in the Deliverables and/or Project Description section.
Application Deadline

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than April 4, 2024 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Refer to the full RFP #24-012 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to PTUTrainingRFP2024@nysed.gov  no later than March 4, 2024.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 14, 2024.

Date Posted: February 12, 2024

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RFP 24-018: New York State Special Education Dispute Resolution Center

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Full RFP Document RFP #24-018: New York State Special Education Dispute Resolution Center
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to establish one Statewide center for the purposes of providing NYSED directed technical assistance and professional development in the area of Special Education Mediation to individuals who serve as New York State special education mediators. In addition, the center will work to promote the use of special education mediation statewide as a dispute resolution option for parents and school districts, provide reimbursement of mediation administrative costs to the State's twenty (20) Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) and collect and report data on special education mediation sessions conducted throughout the State.

Application Deadline

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than April 3, 2024 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Refer to the full RFP #24-018 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to RFP24-018@nysed.gov no later than the close of business February 28, 2024. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 13, 2024. The following are the designated contacts for this procurement.

Date Posted: February 7, 2024

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RFP 24-014: Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers

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Full RFP Document RFP #24-014: Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education (OSE) is seeking proposals to operate Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers. Each region will have one FACE Center with two teams: Early Childhood (EC) and School-Age (SA). The FACE Centers will work collaboratively with the OSE Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development to improve instructional practices for and outcomes of students with disabilities.

Application Deadline

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP and must be received at NYSED no later than March 12, 2024. Bids are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #24-014 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP24014@nysed.gov  no later than the close of business February 2, 2024. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than February 16, 2024.

Date Posted: January 11, 2024

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RFP 24-015: Regional Partnership Centers (RPC)

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Last updated on February 6, 2024:

Full RFP Document RFP #24-015: Regional Partnership Centers (RPC)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education (OSE) is seeking proposals to operate Regional Partnership Centers (RPCs). The RPCs will work collaboratively with the OSE Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development to improve instructional practices for and outcomes of students with disabilities.

Application Deadline

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP and must be received at NYSED no later than February 27, 2024.

Refer to the full RFP #24-015 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP24015@nysed.gov  no later than the close of business January 23, 2024. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than February 6, 2024.

Date Posted: December 29, 2023

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RFP 24-013: Multi Database – Pupil Transportation Reports System

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Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 1/31/24

Full RFP Document RFP #24-013: Multi Database – Pupil Transportation Reports System
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to maintain the following pupil transportation database projects for NYSED’s Pupil Transportation Report System:

Application Deadline

February 27, 2024

Refer to the full RFP #24-013 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 1/31/24

Date Posted: December 20, 2023

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RFP 24-007: Special Education Technical Assistance Partnership for Equity

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Last Updated on August 28, 2023:

Questions & Answers Summary: No questions were received. Bids are due by September 11, 2023 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Full RFP Document RFP #24-007: Special Education Technical Assistance Partnership for Equity
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purposes of providing NYSED directed technical assistance and professional development in the areas of cultural/racial/linguistic diversity to a variety of stakeholders.

Application Deadline

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than September 11, 2023 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #24-007 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions & Answers Summary: No questions were received. Bids are due by September 11, 2023 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Date Posted: August 7, 2023

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RFP #24-010: Rescoring Audit - Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests and Elementary-level (Grade 5) and Intermediate-level (Grade 8) Science Tests

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Last updated on September 12, 2023:

Full RFP Document RFP #24-010: Rescoring Audit – Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests and Elementary-level (Grade 5) and Intermediate-level (Grade 8) Science Tests
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals for a vendor to conduct a rescoring audit on a sample of constructed responses from Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics tests and the Elementary-level (Grade 5) and Intermediate-level & (Grade 8) Science Tests. During the term of this contract, a rescoring audit will be conducted once for each school year 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026–27. For each audit, scoring reports on the results of the audit by scoring consortium as well as a written technical report with summary statistics must be submitted to NYSED.

Application Deadline

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP and be received at NYSED no later than October 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #24-010 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 9/12/23

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 29, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than September 12, 2023.

Date Posted: August 2, 2023

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RFP #23-018 Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks Professional Learning Providers

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Last Updated on July 19, 2023:

Updated on July 18, 2023:

Full RFP Document RFP #23-018 Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks Professional Learning Providers
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals for professional learning providers (PLPs) to operate three Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) technical assistance centers (TACs) in the State, as part of the PLAN Pilot. Each TAC will specialize in one of three Focus Areas, as defined in this RFP. As a group and individually, the PLPs will work in partnership with NYSED staff to provide technical assistance and professional learning to PLAN Pilot Schools and Networks, to support their transition to implementing performance-based learning and assessment approaches.

Application Deadline

A Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete proposal by the proposal due date; however, please submit a simple email notice stating your organization’s intent to submit a proposal in response to this RFP. Please send the NOI to PLAN.Pilot@nysed.gov by July 19, 2023.

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than July 26, 2023 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #23-018 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to PLAN.Pilot@nysed.gov no later than the close of business June 28, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than July 12, 2023.

Date Posted: June 6, 2023

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RFP #23-008 OBEWL Arts Initiative: Literacy through Photography for English Language Learners (ELLs)

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Full RFP Document RFP #23-008 OBEWL Arts Initiative: Literacy through Photography for English Language Learners (ELLs)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is seeking proposals to launch a curriculum and pilot program that addresses literacy for English Language Learners (ELLs) through the study of photography.

Application Deadline

Bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. The following documents should be submitted by email as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than July 27, 2023 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #23-008 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to ELLPhotolitRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business June 28, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than July 6, 2023.

Date Posted: June 2, 2023

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RFP #23-017 Tuition Rate Setting Methodology Redesign Consulting Services

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Updated 6/27/2023:

Full RFP Document RFP #23-017 Tuition Rate Setting Methodology Redesign Consulting Services
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of alternative tuition rate-setting methodologies for approved school age and preschool special education service providers for the purpose of developing a new tuition rate-setting methodology.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than July 10, 2023 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #23-017 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to RateSettingRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business June 15, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than June 27, 2023.

Date Posted: May 31, 2023

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RFP #24-006 Federal Program Education Law Legal Consultant
Full RFP Document RFP #24-006 Federal Program Education Law Legal Consultant
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for services from an established law firm which possesses expertise in Federal Program Education Law and has the capabilities to provide technical assistance, audit review of programmatic operations and training of NYSED staff and sub-grantees about Federal Legislation for Educational Programs.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than July 6, 2023, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #24-006 documents for complete instructions.

Questions
  • Update 6/13/23: No questions were received.

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to RFP24-006@nysed.gov no later than the close of business June 1, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program or Fiscal. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than June 15, 2023.

Date Posted: May 11, 2023

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RFP #23-012a Community Schools Regional Technical Assistance Centers (TACs)

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Full RFP Document RFP #23-012a Community Schools Regional Technical Assistance Centers (TACs)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and operation of a regional Technical Assistance Center to provide technical assistance to school districts establishing or operating Community Schools in the eastern region of New York State.

Application Deadline

May 25, 2023

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to CSTACRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business April 20, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than May 4, 2023.

Date Posted: March 30, 2023

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RFP #23-006: Translations of New York State Examinations and Related Materials

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Full RFP Document RFP #23-006: Translations of New York State Examinations and Related Materials
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment, is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in providing written translations for New York State examinations and exam-related materials into eight (8) languages. This request pertains to secure State-developed and State-approved exams and exam-related materials including examination reference tables and parent reports on individual student test performance. Translations will include the following eight (8) languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Not all documents will require translations into every language. For the purposes of this contract, services are to be provided on an as-needed, if-needed basis.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than April 27, 2023, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #23-006 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business March 23, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 6, 2023.

Date Posted: March 3, 2023

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RFP #23-015: Elementary, Intermediate (Middle), and High School Level New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

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Last Updated on March 21, 2023:

PLEASE NOTE – The following aspects of RFP 23-015 have been revised:

  • Corrected formatting issue in Cost Proposal. See Q&A #11-13 for additional information.
  • Added page counts to Attachment D. Updated Kindergarten Reading Test Design. See Q&A #1 and 6 for additional information.
Full RFP Document RFP #23-015: Elementary, Intermediate (Middle), and High School Level New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED)’s Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of statewide English language proficiency assessments to implement the New York State (NYS) English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). Services must provide for the printing, shipping, collection, and return and secure destruction of printed test forms that will be administered on paper for the spring 2024 and 2025 administrations. The contractor will administer Stand-Alone Field Tests (SAFTs) for grades K-12 and will also provide the accommodated versions of the NYSESLAT for those students with disabilities. Services include development, research, scoring, and score reporting of operational and SAFTs for grades K-12 field tests.

The NYSESLAT is a secure test that is designed to annually assess the English language proficiency of all English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in Grades K–12 in NYS schools. The NYSESLAT is aligned to the Linguistic Demands of grade-level instruction delivered to ELLs based on the NYS learning standards. The NYSESLAT measures the Linguistic Demands necessary to meet the discipline-specific standards at the corresponding grade band. The NYSESLAT will be developed by the contractor in the following grade bands: K, 1, 2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12.

The NYSESLAT is currently offered to schools exclusively on paper for students in grades K-12. The contractor must provide the services necessary for the continued administration of the paper-based operational NYSESLAT that includes the ongoing development and administration and Stand-Alone Field Tests for grades K-12.

The primary purpose of the NYSESLAT is to measure annual student progress in achieving English language proficiency and ascertain when students can appropriately exit ELL status. In NYS, ELLs are students who, by reason of foreign birth or ancestry, speak or understand a language other than English and speak or understand little or no English, and require support in order to become proficient in English. NYS Commissioner’s Regulations (CR) Part 154-2.3 (l) stipulates that each school district with ELLs shall annually assess the English language proficiency of each such student using such assessment as prescribed by the Commissioner for this purpose. The NYSESLAT is used to assess the English language proficiency of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are ELLs. The results of the NYSESLAT measure English language proficiency relative to the linguistic demands of ELA Standards in grade-level classrooms and prescribe the provision of ELL services as per CR-Part 154-2 for the following academic year.

According to 2018-19 school year data, of the approximately 2.6 million public school students in NYS, more than 238,000 students (9.15%) are ELLs. The linguistic diversity of ELLs and their families consists of more than 200 languages. ELLs are a diverse group of students with various backgrounds, cultures, and academic experiences.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than March 30, 2023 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #23-015 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by e-mail to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business on March 13, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 20, 2023.

Date Posted: March 2, 2023

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RFP #23-012 Community Schools Regional Technical Assistance Centers (TACs)

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Full RFP Document RFP #23-012 Community Schools Regional Technical Assistance Centers (TACs)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and operation of three regional Technical Assistance Centers to provide technical assistance to school districts establishing or operating Community Schools.

Application Deadline

Complete applications should be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received by NYSED no later than February 16, 2023, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Refer to the full RFP #23-012 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to CSTACRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business January 12, 2023. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than January 26, 2023.

Date Posted: December 22, 2022

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RFP #23-009: Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments Phase 3
Full RFP Document RFP #23-009: Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments Phase 3
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals to support multiple entities throughout the state in developing and delivering a variety of remote/hybrid professional learning courses to New York’s educators, both in-service and pre-service, with the goals of supporting and sustaining the implementation of the TRLE professional learning experiences (PLE) statewide and, ultimately, developing educator capacity to meet students’ educational needs in remote/hybrid learning environments.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than September 2, 2022 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #23-009 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 8/19/22

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to trle@nysed.gov trle@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 5, 2022. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be post here no later than August 19, 2022.

Date Posted: July 20, 2022

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RFP #22-016: Job Order Contracting Services for General Contractor and HVAC Contractor Services
Full RFP Document RFP #22-016: Job Order Contracting Services for General Contractor and HVAC Contractor Services
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for Job Order Contracting Services for General Contractor and HVAC Contractor services.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than July 12, 2022 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #22-016 documents for complete instructions.

Questions A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:30am on June 16, 2022. Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to EANSprocurement@nysed.gov no later than the close of business June 23, 2022. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted no later than June 30, 2022.
Date Posted: June 7, 2022

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RFP #22-010: Technical Assistance Center for the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate), Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Programs
Full RFP Document RFP #22-010: Technical Assistance Center for the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate), Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Programs
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educational Design and Technology (ED&T) within the P-12 Program Area is seeking proposals for the provision of technical assistance and planning services related to the implementation of the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate), Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) programs for schools and libraries in New York State. NYSED encourages entities experienced in contracting for educational institutions on the utilization of E-Rate, ECF, and ACP funding to respond to this Request for Proposals.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than June 28, 2022 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #22-010 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to E-Rate2022RFP@NYSED.gov no later than the close of business May 24, 2022. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than June 7, 2022.

Date Posted: May 3, 2022

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RFP #22-013: Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership PR/HYLI

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Last Updated on March 11, 2022:

  • Questions & Answers Summary: No questions were received. Bids are due by March 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM.
Full RFP Document RFP #22-013: Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership PR/HYLI
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to plan and conduct the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), in conjunction with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force (Task Force). Every year, the Task Force plans a statewide adult “SOMOS” conference for interested individuals to share their concerns on issues affecting the Latino community, and to suggest legislative action on programs that will address those concerns. The New York State Assembly sponsors the PR/HYLI in conjunction with the larger conference.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than March 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #22-013 documents for complete instructions.

Questions
  • Questions & Answers Summary: No questions were received. Bids are due by March 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM.

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to PRHYLI@nysed.gov no later than the close of business February 23, 2022.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 7, 2022.

Date Posted: February 8, 2022

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RFP #22-008: State-Level Evaluation of the New York State 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program

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Full RFP Document RFP #22-008: State-Level Evaluation of the New York State 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the State-level evaluation of its 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program that is required by the United States Department of Education (USDOE). The selected evaluator will assess the extent to which the expected outcomes of this program have been achieved. The results of this evaluation will be used to guide NYSED’s efforts to: direct and improve its administration of the program; provide assistance to local grantees; and improve program quality and outcomes for participating students.

Bidders should demonstrate experience in the successful development and management of evaluations of educational intervention programs. The evaluator’s responsibilities will encompass analyses of the processes and outcomes of the 21st CCLC program. The evaluator will work in collaboration with staff at NYSED.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than March 25, 2022 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #22-008 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to 21CRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business February 18, 2022. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 4, 2022.

Date Posted: January 27, 2022

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RFP #22-014a: American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children and Youth Technical Assistance Center (Reissue)

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Last Updated on February 16, 2022:

Full RFP Document RFP #22-014a: American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children and Youth Technical Assistance Center
Description

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law. In recognition of the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students experiencing homelessness, the ARP included an unprecedented $800 million to support the specific needs of homeless children and youth via the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Fund. State educational agencies and local educational agencies (LEAs) must use ARP-HCY funds to identify homeless children and youth, to provide homeless children and youth with wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19, and to enable homeless children and youth to attend school and fully participate in school activities.

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of ESSA-Funded Programs is seeking proposals for an ARP-HCY Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to carry out the responsibilities of administering the ARP-HCY funds which includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing monitoring protocols to support the effective oversight of ARP-HCY funds; data collection, analysis and reporting; and providing on-demand technical support to LEAs on the strategic use of multiple fund sources to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, including providing wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19.  ARP-HCY TAC will work with NYSED’s Office of ESSA-Funded Programs to assist LEAs on how to best leverage both ARP-HCY funds and dedicated homeless funding to support children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than March 10, 2022 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #22-014a documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to ARPHomeless@nysed.gov  no later than the close of business February 10, 2022. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than February 24, 2022. 

Date Posted: January 25, 2022

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RFP #23-005: Provider of Student Growth Measures for Use in Institutional Accountability, Educator Evaluation, and to Determine Equitable Access to Effective Educators

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Last Updated on December 15, 2021:

Full RFP Document RFP #23-005: Provider of Student Growth Measures for Use in Institutional Accountability, Educator Evaluation, and to Determine Equitable Access to Effective Educators
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability is seeking proposals to provide student growth measures for use in Institutional Accountability determinations pursuant to the Commissioner’s Regulations §§100.19 and 100.21, and State-provided growth scores for teachers, principals, schools, and districts pursuant to New York State Education Law §3012-d as well as NYSED’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan to ensure equitable access to effective teachers.

Application Deadline

All emailed documents must be received by the State Education Department at CAU@nysed.gov no later than 3:00 PM on January 14, 2022. Proposals received after the due date and time will not be accepted or considered for a contract award.

Refer to the full RFP #23-005 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 12/15/21

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to GrowthRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business December 6, 2021. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than December 20, 2021.

Date Posted: November 18, 2021

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RFP #22-014: American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children and Youth Technical Assistance Center

Recent Updates

Last Updated on November 30, 2021:

Full RFP Document RFP #22-014: American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children and Youth Technical Assistance Center
Description

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law. In recognition of the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students experiencing homelessness, the ARP included an unprecedented $800 million to support the specific needs of homeless children and youth via the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Fund. State educational agencies and local educational agencies (LEAs) must use ARP-HCY funds to identify homeless children and youth, to provide homeless children and youth with wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19, and to enable homeless children and youth to attend school and fully participate in school activities.

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of ESSA-Funded Programs is seeking proposals for an ARP-HCY Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to carry out the responsibilities of administering the ARP-HCY funds which includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing monitoring protocols to support the effective oversight of ARP-HCY funds; data collection, analysis and reporting; and providing on-demand technical support to LEAs on the strategic use of multiple fund sources to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, including providing wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19. ARP-HCY TAC will work with NYSED’s Office of ESSA-Funded Programs to assist LEAs on how to best leverage both ARP-HCY funds and dedicated homeless funding to support children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than December 10, 2021 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #22-014 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to ARPHomeless@nysed.gov  no later than the close of business November 19, 2021. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than November 26, 2021 by 3:00 PM.

Date Posted: November 8, 2021

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RFP #22-005: Elementary, Intermediate (Middle), and High School Level New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

Recent Updates

Last Updated on October 21, 2021:

PLEASE NOTE – The following aspects of RFP 22-005 have been revised:

  • Pages 4, 12, and 103 (previously 102): The dates for the mandatory demonstration have been changed to December 6, 2021 through December 10, 2021.
  • Page 32: The “Educators Committees Chart” has been revised. See questions 9-12 and the last page of this document for an explanation of the revisions.
  • Pages 101-103 (previously 101-102): The description of submission sections 4.a and 4.b have been revised.
  • A corrected Cost Proposal Worksheet is being posted with this Q&A. See fiscal questions 1 and 4 for an explanation of the corrections
Full RFP Document RFP #22-005: Elementary, Intermediate (Middle), and High School Level New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED)’s Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of statewide English language proficiency assessments to implement the New York State (NYS) English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) for multiple years, as defined in this RFP. These requested services include the ongoing development and administration of tests primarily delivered by computer for grades 2-12, with the exception of the first operational test of the contract, which is to be paper-based for all grades. Kindergarten and grade 1 will remain paper-based for all operational and Stand-Alone Field Tests (SAFTs) for the duration of the contract period. The requested services also include constructing SAFT forms, conducting field testing, scoring SAFTs, constructing interim (mid-school year) assessments, constructing operational test forms, ancillary materials, and scoring materials; scoring of all student responses to questions on operational tests entered by students on computer; and performing analysis and research. Proposals must include the provision of a computer-based platform for grades 2-12 that includes systems for administration and test delivery and a scoring platform. All SAFTs will be administered to students in grades 2-12 strictly on computer, except as an accommodation for students with disabilities, for the duration of the contract. The first SAFTs to be administered by the contractor will take place late February/early March 2023.

The contractor is expected to make the new NYSESLAT interim assessments available to schools starting December 1, 2023. It will be administered in schools strictly on computer for grades 2-12, except that printed editions are to be made available to schools for administration to students with disabilities enrolled in grades 2-12 who require this accommodation. The NYSESLAT interim assessments will be paper-based for Kindergarten and grade 1. Proposals must include the printing, shipping, collection, and return of the paper-based NYSESLAT interim and operational test forms.

Additionally, proposals must include the provision of the same computer-based testing platform for the administration of the existing paper-based NYS Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL). Note that the development of the NYSITELL has been completed by the previous vendor; therefore, further development of the NYSITELL will not be part of this RFP. Use of the computer-based testing platform for grades 2-12 for the NYSITELL will begin on June 1, 2023.

The primary purpose of the NYSESLAT is to measure annual student progress in achieving English language proficiency and ascertain when students can appropriately exit English Language Learner (ELL) status. In NYS, ELLs are students who, by reason of foreign birth or ancestry, speak or understand a language other than English and speak or understand little or no English, and require support in order to become proficient in English and are identified by scoring below the commanding level on the initial identification test (NYSITELL) or on the NYSESLAT. NYS Commissioner’s Regulations (CR) Part 154-2.3 (l) stipulates that each school district with ELLs shall annually assess the English language proficiency of each such student using such assessment as prescribed by the Commissioner for this purpose. The NYSESLAT is used to assess the English language proficiency of students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are ELLs. The results of the NYSESLAT measure English language proficiency relative to the linguistic demands of ELA Standards in grade-level classrooms and prescribe the provision of ELL services as per CR-Part 154-2 for the following academic year.

According to 2018-19 school year data, of the approximately 2.6 million public school students in NYS more than 238,000 students (9.15%) are ELLs. The linguistic diversity of ELLs and their families consists of more than 200 languages. ELLs are a diverse group of students with various backgrounds, cultures, and academic experiences.

The services described in this RFP are divided into five components. Bidders must bid on all five components.

Component 1 services are for the development of NYSESLAT SAFTs and operational tests. Initial forms will be based on previously developed test items. In addition, Component 1 will also include ongoing development of an operational test item bank and construction of SAFT and operational test forms.
Component 2 services are for computer-based delivery of the NYSESLAT SAFTs and operational tests for grades 2-12.
Component 3 services are for the printing, shipping, collection, and return of printed test forms that will be administered on paper rather than computer. As part of services required by Component 3, the contractor will provide paper-based SAFT and operational test forms for grades K-1 and will also provide paper-based and accommodated versions of the NYSESLAT for those students with disabilities who require these accommodations. This component also includes the printing, shipping collection, and return of printed operational test forms for all test takers in grades K through 12 for the spring 2023 administration.
Component 4 services encompass the provision of interim assessments for students in all grade levels populated with items from previously administered NYSESLAT operational tests.
Component 5 services encompass the provision of a computer-based testing and scoring platform for grades 2-12 for NYS’s existing paper-based NYSITELL. Because the existing NYSITELL test forms will be used on an ongoing basis for the duration of the contract term, future development of new forms of this assessment is not required.

Bidders are required to submit a technical proposal that clearly delineates the bidder’s plan for providing all of the services required in the RFP.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than November 10, 2021 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #22-005 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by e-mail to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business on October 11, 2021. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than October 21, 2021.

Date Posted: September 21, 2021

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Reissue:
RFP #21-016: Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments Phase 2 – Professional Learning Module Development and Implementation RFP #21-016A)

Recent Updates

Last Updated on September 24, 2021:

Full RFP Document RFP #21-016A: Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments Phase 2 – Professional Learning Module Development and Implementation
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals for the development and dissemination of professional learning experiences (PLEs). The PLEs will be designed for field-based implementation led by trained professionals. The contractor retained under this RFP will develop and lead a training program on PLE implementation and develop and propose criteria for NYSED to approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver PLEs and wraparound services (e.g., peer-to-peer support networks, coaching, mentoring, professional learning communities). At the close of the training program, NYSED will approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver ongoing PLEs and wraparound services to the field.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and be received by NYSED no later than October 6, 2021 by 3:00 PM:.

Refer to the full RFP #21-016A documents for complete instructions.

Questions and Notice of Intent (NOI)

Questions and Answers for RFP #21-016A (Reissue) Adobe PDF – Posted 9/24/21

Questions and Answers for the previous RFP issued 5/10/21 (RFP #21-016) Adobe PDF – Posted 6/10/21

The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete proposal by the proposal due date; however, to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process, NYSED strongly encourages all prospective bidders to submit a NOI. The Notice of Intent is a simple email notice stating your organization’s intent to submit a proposal in response to this RFP. Please also include your organization’s NYS Vendor ID, if applicable. Please send the NOI to trle@nysed.gov.

Date Posted: September 10, 2021

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RFI #21-003: Impartial Hearing Officer System for Special Education Due Process in New York City

Recent Updates

Last Updated on October 19, 2021:

Full RFI Document RFI #21-003: Impartial Hearing Officer System for Special Education Due Process in New York City
Introduction/Background

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting information regarding the creation of a new Impartial Hearing Officer (IHO) system for special education due process hearings in New York City.  This system must address the resolution of 14,000 or more due process complaint filings annually in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and New York State Education Law and regulations.  

Purpose/Goal

NYSED is considering how contractual or other relationships, either with individual IHOs or a management entity, could resolve outstanding noncompliance with respect to New York City Department of Education’s (NYCDOE) obligation to maintain a functional special education due process system. Depending on the responses received, NYSED will determine whether it will prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) to create a new IHO system for special education due process in New York City.

Responders Include Responders should include, but are not limited to, attorneys, law schools, law firms, institutions of higher education, current impartial hearing officers or administrative law judges, offices of court administration, centers for dispute resolution, non-profit or for-profit entities, and/or other State or local agencies who may have interest or expertise in the creation of a new IHO system for special education due process hearings in New York City.
Important Dates

Questions may be submitted through NYCIHOSYSTEM@nysed.gov by September 30, 2021.

A Question and Answer Summary will be posted no later than October 19, 2021.

Responses to the RFI are due by November 5, 2021.

Refer to the full RFI #21-003 documents for complete instructions.

Date Posted: September 8, 2021

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RFP #22-006: Transcribing New York State Exams and Related Materials into Braille

Recent Updates

Last Updated on September 28, 2021:

  • Questions & Answers Summary: No questions were received. Bids are due by October 21, 2021 by 3:00 PM.
Full RFP Document RFP #22-006: Transcribing New York State Exams and Related Materials into Braille
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals for the transcribing of New York State Exams and exam-related materials into Braille. This request pertains to secure State-developed and State-approved exams including Regents Exams and elementary- and intermediate-level science tests, as well as science reference tables, scoring materials, reports of exam results, and mathematics tables.

During the contract resulting from this RFP, no personally identifiable information will be provided to the contractor because none is necessary for the contractor to perform the services detailed in this RFP.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than October 21, 2021 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #22-006 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Update 9/28/2021: No questions were received. Bids are due by October 21, 2021 by 3:00 PM.

Questions regarding this request must be submitted by email to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business September 24, 2021. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted to P-12 Competitive Procurement webpage no later than September 30, 2021.

Date Posted: August 25, 2021

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RFP #22-009: Braille and Large Print Books and Educational Materials for Blind and Visually Impaired Students

Recent Updates

Last Updated on September 20, 2021:

Full RFP Document RFP #22-009: Braille and Large Print Books and Educational Materials for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals from vendors to provide Braille and large print books and educational materials for blind and visually impaired school age students in New York State (NYS).

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and must be received at NYSED no later than October 5, 2021 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP #22-009 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to: brailleandlargeprint@nysed.gov no later than the close of business September 7, 2021. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than September 21, 2021.

Date Posted: August 17, 2021

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RFI: Special Education Teacher and Bilingual Special Education Teacher/Bilingual Pupil Personnel Professional Shortages – May 2021
Full RFI Document RFI: Special Education Teacher and Bilingual Special Education Teacher/Bilingual Pupil Personnel Professional Shortages
Introduction/Background

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting information about local and regional shortages of special education teachers, bilingual special education teachers and teachers of students with speech and language disabilities (TSSLDs), and bilingual professionals in Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) titles and to gather information on school district and regional efforts to prepare, recruit and retain personnel with these certifications.

Responses Due Date

Responses to the RFI are due by June 7, 2021.

Refer to the full RFI documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions may be submitted through OSEpolicy@nysed.gov by May 24, 2021.

A Question and Answer Summary will be posted no later than May 28, 2021.

Date Posted: May 20, 2021

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RFP #21-016: Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments Phase 2 – Professional Learning Module Development and Implementation

Recent Updates

Last Updated on June 11, 2021:

Please note the Appendix R, New York State Education Department’s Data Privacy Appendix, posted separately with the RFP documents, will be included in the contract that results from this RFP.

Full RFP Document RFP #21-016: Teaching in Remote/Hybrid Learning Environments Phase 2 – Professional Learning Module Development and Implementation
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals for the development and dissemination of professional learning experiences (PLEs). The PLEs will be designed for field-based implementation led by trained professionals. The contractor retained under this RFP will develop and lead a training program on PLE implementation and develop and propose criteria for NYSED to approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver PLEs and wraparound services (e.g., peer-to-peer support networks, coaching, mentoring, professional learning communities).  At the close of the training program, NYSED will approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver ongoing PLEs and wraparound services to the field.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted, as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and received by email at CAU@nysed.gov no later than July 1, 2021 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #21-016 documents for complete instructions.

Questions and Notice of Intent (NOI)

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 6/10/21

The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete proposal by the proposal due date; however, to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process, NYSED strongly encourages all prospective bidders to submit a NOI. The Notice of Intent is a simple email notice stating your organization’s intent to submit a proposal in response to this RFP. Please also include your organization’s NYS Vendor ID, if applicable. The NOI due date is June 15, 2021. Please send the NOI to trle@nysed.gov.

Date Posted: May 10, 2021

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RFP #21-006: Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Technical Assistance Resource Center
Full RFP Document RFP #21-006: Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Technical Assistance Resource Center
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED), the grantee of this federal program, administered by its Office of Student Support Services, is seeking proposals to establish two Technical Assistance Resource Centers to support NYSED’s monitoring of, technical assistance to, and professional development for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) subgrantees.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted, as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and received at NYSED no later than June 9, 2021 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Refer to the full RFP #21-006 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 5/21/21

Date Posted: April 14, 2021

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RFP #21-007: New York City Preschool Interim Alternative Bilingual Placement (IABP) Training Program

Recent Updates

Last Updated on April 29, 2021:

Full RFP Document RFP #21-007: New York City Preschool Interim Alternative Bilingual Placement (IABP) Training Program
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education (OSE) is seeking proposals for the establishment of the New York City Preschool Interim Alternative Bilingual Placement (IABP) Training Program.

This project is intended to increase the capacity of approved preschool Special Class and Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) programs pursuant to §4410 of the education law – hereafter referred to as approved §4410 preschool programs – in New York City (NYC) to serve preschool students with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD). The project will do so by providing professional development to administrators, teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals and interpreter/translators who are employed by approved §4410 preschool programs and will support students in IABPs but do not have bilingual certification. Training includes information on bilingual and English as a New Language (ENL) methodology, cultural and linguistic diversity, effective preschool teams, working with or as an interpreter, and integrating bilingual programming throughout a school.

The bidder will also ensure that participants in the above training receive information on how to obtain a bilingual extension and on tuition assistance programs – including the Intensive Teacher Institute for Bilingual Special Education – that lead to a bilingual extension or to certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities (SWD) Birth-Grade 2 or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

The TARP will work in collaboration with NYSED to provide professional development to charter school teachers, financial professionals, leaders, and boards of trustees. With the exception of the second item above, proposals must target all charter schools and charter applicant groups statewide. It is expected that in-person technical assistance activities or trainings will be a majority (more than 50 percent) of the proposed services. (If restrictions related to COVID-19 were to be in effect during the course of the contract, alternative means such as video-conferencing may be utilized in place of in-person activities.)

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be submitted, as detailed in the Submission section of the RFP, and received by email at CAU@nysed.gov no later than May 20, 2021, by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #21-007 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to nycpreschooliabp@nysed.gov no later than the close of business April 19, 2021. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 29, 2021.

Date Posted: March 26, 2021

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RFP #21-013: New York State Charter School Technical Assistance Resource Provider (TARP)

Recent Updates

Last Updated on February 25, 2021:

Last Updated on February 24, 2021:

Full RFP Document RFP #21-013: New York State Charter School Technical Assistance Resource Provider (TARP)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Charter School Office (CSO) is seeking proposals to establish a charter school technical assistance resource provider (TARP) to work with charter schools across New York State. Technical assistance to charter schools will focus on improvement in four specific areas:

  1. Governance by charter school boards of trustees
  2. High-quality educational services and opportunities for students with disabilities, with a focus on charter schools outside New York City
  3. Financial operations
  4. Home to school connections

The TARP will work in collaboration with NYSED to provide professional development to charter school teachers, financial professionals, leaders, and boards of trustees. With the exception of the second item above, proposals must target all charter schools and charter applicant groups statewide. It is expected that in-person technical assistance activities or trainings will be a majority (more than 50 percent) of the proposed services. (If restrictions related to COVID-19 were to be in effect during the course of the contract, alternative means such as video-conferencing may be utilized in place of in-person activities.)

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than March 17, 2021 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #21-013 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to RFP21-013@nysed.gov no later than the close of business February 10, 2021.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than February 24, 2021.  

Date Posted: January 20, 2021

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RFP #21-003: Professional Development for Impartial Hearing Officers

Recent Updates

Last Updated on February 11, 2021:

Full RFP Document RFP #21-003: Professional Development for Impartial Hearing Officers
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to

  1. develop and deliver professional development programs for Impartial Hearing Officers (IHOs) who conduct impartial hearings for students with disabilities as required by section 615 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), section 4404 of New York State (NYS) Education Law and sections 200.1 and 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education; and
  2. conduct investigations of complaints alleging the misconduct or challenging the competence of an IHO pursuant to section 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.
Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than February 26, 2021 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #21-003 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 2/11/21

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to IHORFP2021@nysed.gov  no later than the close of business January 29, 2021. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than February 12, 2021.

Date Posted: January 15, 2021

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RFP #21-012: New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students

Recent Updates

Last Updated on December 15, 2020:

  • Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 12/15/20
  • The RFP and submission documents have been amended to remove the Appendix R, Data Privacy Appendix. The previously posted Appendix R is not required to be submitted with the proposal.
Full RFP Document RFP #21-012: New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED), ESSA Funded Program Office, is seeking proposals to carry out the responsibilities of the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS) and to address issues involving homeless children and unaccompanied youth. NYS-TEACHS will work with NYSED, the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Homeless Liaisons (linked by District) at https://nysteachs.org/lea-liaisons/ as well as agencies providing services to homeless children and youth.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than January 15, 2021 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Refer to the full RFP #21-012 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 12/15/20

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to HomelessTAC@nysed.gov no later than the close of business December 4, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than December 18, 2020.

Date Posted: November 13, 2020

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RFP #21-010: Scaling and Scale Maintenance, Standard Setting, and Reliability/Validity Analyses of the New York State Regents Examinations and Elementary/Intermediate-level Science Testing Programs

Recent Updates

Last Updated on November 17, 2020:

  • Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 11/17/20
  • Updated Appendix R Data Privacy Agreement Forms Adobe PDF are being posted with the Questions and Answers Adobe PDF. The single Appendix R file contains all the necessary forms for submission, although they have been renamed. DPA Exhibit 1 replaces the CPO-2-2d, and DPA Exhibit 2 replaces CPO-1-2d and CPO-1Supp-2d. Bidders are encouraged to use the new versions, but submissions using the previously posted forms are acceptable.
Full RFP Document RFP #21-010: Scaling and Scale Maintenance, Standard Setting, and Reliability/Validity Analyses of the New York State Regents Examinations and Elementary/Intermediate-level Science Testing Programs
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to conduct three psychometric components: (1) scaling and scale maintenance (2) post-operational score collection and standard setting; and, (3) analyses to provide evidence regarding reliability and validity for selected High School Regents Examinations in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and the elementary and intermediate-level Science tests. The successful bidder will provide psychometric services and prepare technical documentation for the 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than December 8, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #21-010 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 11/17/20

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business 11/3/2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than 11/17/2020.

Date Posted: October 13, 2020

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RFP #21-009: Continuation of the Development of the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests, computer-based and paper-based, and Provision of a Computer-based Testing Platform for the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests

Recent Updates

Last Updated on November 4, 2020:

  • Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 11/4/20
  • A corrected Cost Proposal Worksheet Excel is being posted with the Questions and Answers Adobe PDF. Bidders should use this Cost Proposal Worksheet when submitting cost proposals for this RFP. Please see Questions 2 and 49 for an explanation of the corrections that have made to the Cost Proposal Worksheet.
  • Updated Appendix R Data Privacy Agreement Forms Adobe PDF are being posted with the Questions and Answers Adobe PDF. The single Appendix R file contains all the necessary forms for submission, although they have been renamed. DPA Exhibit 1 replaces the CPO-2-2d, and DPA Exhibit 2 replaces CPO-1-2d and CPO-1Supp-2d. Bidders are encouraged to use the new versions, but submissions using the previously posted forms are acceptable.
Full RFP Document Continuation of the Development of the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests, computer-based and paper-based, and Provision of a Computer-based Testing Platform for the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of Statewide tests in both paper- and computer-based testing platforms. Services required by this RFP include ongoing development and administration of tests, both computer- and paper-based, in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (3–8) for multiple school years, as defined in this RFP. The requested services include conducting field testing using both stand–alone field tests and items embedded within the operational tests; scoring the field tests; developing all operational and field test items and forms, ancillary materials, and scoring materials; and performing all analysis and research. Proposals must include the printing, shipping, collection, and return of the paper-based ELA and Mathematics Tests, as well as the provision of a computer-based testing platform which includes the administration and test delivery systems and a scoring platform. Test development for the Grades 3–8 ELA and Mathematics Tests will start in July 2021 with the creation of field tests for administration in Spring 2022 and operational tests beginning in the 2021–22 school year. Bidders must bid on both content areas, ELA and Mathematics, and all requested grade levels.

Additionally, proposals must include the provision of the same computer-based testing platform for the administration of the Grades 5 and 8 Science Written Tests. Note that the development, printing, and shipping of the Grades 5 and 8 Science Written Tests will continue to be done exclusively by NYSED and is, therefore, not part of this RFP. Use of the computer-based testing platform for the Grades 5 and 8 Science Tests will begin with administration of computer-based field tests beginning in Spring of 2022 and the first administration of computer-based operational tests occurring in Spring of 2023.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than November 25, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #21-009 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business on October 21, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than November 4, 2020.

Date Posted: September 30, 2020

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RFP #21-005: New York State Center for School Health

RECENT UPDATES:

Full RFP Document New York State Center for School Health
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for The New York State Center for School Health. The Center will work in collaboration with the New York State Education Department as a resource center to provide professional development and ongoing technical assistance to all school health personnel employed in all schools throughout the State (inclusive of both health and mental health personnel), and all school personnel involved in coordinating and/or delivering school health education.

Application Deadline

Completed applications must be received by email at CAU@nysed.gov no later than November 3, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #21-005 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 10/16/20

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to SCSH@nysed.gov no later than the close of business October 9, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than October 16, 2020.

Date Posted: September 22, 2020

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RFP #21-001: Continuation of the Development, Administration, and Reporting of Teacher Certification Assessments for New York State Teachers and Educational Leaders as part of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) Testing Program

RECENT UPDATES:

  • Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 8/27/20

  • Update 8/20/20: Please use this revised Cost Proposal form Excel icon if your organization is submitting a bid for this RFP. The previous Cost Proposal included a row for Assessment of Teaching Skills – Written (ATS-W). The ATS-W is not part of this RFP, so that row has been omitted from the revised Cost Proposal.
Full RFP Document Continuation of the Development, Administration, and Reporting of Teacher Certification Assessments for New York State Teachers and Educational Leaders as part of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) Testing Program
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals for the continued implementation of the NYSTCE Testing Program. Services include revision, enhancement, development, administration, and reporting of all Teacher Certification Assessments (excluding the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA), the Assessment for Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W) Elementary, and the ATS-W Secondary) as well as additional instruments deemed necessary by NYSED for the certification for New York State teachers, teaching assistants, and educational leaders. Chart 1: New York State Teacher Certification Examinations in section 1.3.1 of this RFP lists NYSTCE component tests for which the contractor will be responsible. Each of these component tests falls into one of three categories: Category 1 – recently created or revised NYSTCE custom-designed tests, Category 2 – NYSTCE custom-designed tests to be revised, and Category 3 – existing NYSTCE custom-designed tests. For Category 1 tests, the contractor is required to continue the development, enhancement, administration, and reporting of the tests. For Category 2 tests, the contractor is required to revise these tests, and then continue the development, enhancement, administration, and reporting of the tests. For Category 3, the contractor is required to continue test administration and reporting of the existing NYSTCE test forms. The contractor must provide these tasks in each category for NYSED, for the length of the contract.

These examinations are required pursuant to Part 80 of Chapter II (Regulations of the Commissioner of Education), in Title 8 (of the Education Law) of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR) published by the Department of State. These examinations implement the Commissioner’s Regulations that require prospective New York State  educators, school leaders, and teaching assistants to pass designated tests as a requirement for receiving State certification pursuant to the NY Consolidated Education Laws §3001 and §3003. New York State teachers, teaching assistants, school leaders, and pupil personnel service providers are required to hold a New York State certificate in order to be employed in the State’s public schools.  The certificates are issued by the Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI) and certify that an individual has met certain requirements. The NYSTCE program includes a test for the teaching assistant certification, tests for teacher certification, and tests for school leadership certification, in addition to the Bilingual Education Assessments (BEA) and the Communication and Quantitative Skills Test (CQST).

The contractor must submit a valid, complete, and comprehensive five-year, detailed work plan with a timeline that provides an in-depth description of how the assessment development/provision and administration, and related activities required in the RFP will be conducted. The contractor must be willing and able to adjust the initial work plan to compensate for possible changes in the State and Federal reporting requirements.  The work plan must be aligned with a detailed timeline for each year of the contract and be consistent with State and Federal reporting guidelines and with the list in Chart 1: New York State Teacher Certification Examinations in section 1.3.1 of this RFP. Note that, although they are components of the NYSTCE, the TPA and the ATS-W will not be required services to be provided under the terms of the contract resulting from this RFP.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than September 17, 2020, by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #21-001 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 8/27/20

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 13, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than August 27, 2020.

Date Posted: July 23, 2020

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RFP #20-013: New York State Charter School Technical Assistance Resource Provider
Full RFP Document New York State Charter School Technical Assistance Resource Provider
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Charter School Office (CSO) is seeking proposals to establish a charter school technical assistance resource provider (TARP) to work with charter schools across New York State. Technical assistance to charter schools will focus on improvement in four specific areas:

  • Governance by charter school boards of trustees
  • High-quality educational services and opportunities for students with disabilities, with a focus on charter schools outside New York City
  • Financial operations
  • Home to school connections

The TARP will work in collaboration with NYSED to provide professional development to charter school teachers, financial professionals, leaders, and boards of trustees. With the exception of the second item above, proposals must target all charter schools and charter applicant groups statewide. It is expected that in-person technical assistance activities or trainings will be a majority (more than 50 percent) of the proposed services. (If restrictions related to COVID-19 were to be in effect during the course of the contract, alternative means such as video-conferencing may be utilized in place of in-person activities.)

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received by NYSED no later than September 11, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #20-013 documents for complete instructions.

Questions Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 8/20/20

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to RFP20013@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 6, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than August 20, 2020.

Date Posted: July 16, 2020

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RFP #20-022: New York State Career and Technical Education Technical Assistance Center (NYS CTE TAC)
Full RFP Document New York State Career and Technical Education Technical Assistance Center (NYS CTE TAC)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Career and Technical Education is seeking proposals from organizations to provide technical assistance and support services to secondary and postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The purpose of the NYS CTE TAC is to assist the NYSED in addressing the vision that all learners have access to high-quality CTE opportunities that are equitably and deliberately integrated at all educational levels to better prepare New York students for lifelong learning and career success.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than August 10, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #20-022 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and AnswersAdobe PDF – Posted 7/24/20

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to CTETACRFP2020@nysed.gov no later than the close of business July 20, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be here no later than July 27, 2020.

Date Posted: July 3, 2020

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IFB #20-003: Transportation: Shinnecock Indian Reservation to and from Tuckahoe Common School District

RECENT UPDATES:

4/28/20:

  • Due to the COVID-19 emergency, bidders for IFB 20-003 Transportation: Tuscarora Reservation to and from Niagara Wheatfield Central School District, are requested to submit their bids electronically to CAU@nysed.gov. Please see the revised submission instructions for how to submit an electronic bid. All bids must be received by 3:00 pm Eastern Time on May 12, 2020, to be considered.

  • Questions & Answers Summary: No questions were received. Bids are due at 3 p.m. on May 12, 2020.
Full IFB Document Transportation: Tuscarora Reservation to and from Niagara Wheatfield Central School District
Description

NOTE: It is currently anticipated that the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District may be taking over the provision of transportation services for the Tuscarora Nation at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

The services for this contract may be discontinued at any time during the contract term. 

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Tuscarora Indian Reservation to and from public and nonpublic schools in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. The transportation to be provided must include but is not limited to regular school year home to school transportation, including late busing, as well as summer school transportation. Transportation will also be provided for children with disabilities and/or students with academic interventions who may require abbreviated school days. Eligible applicants include private bus companies, motor coach companies and school districts who meet NYS DOT, DMV and SED requirements in the area of school bus transportation.  NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of five (5) years. The contract will run from September 1, 2020-August 31, 2025.  Transportation will be provided for the 2020-21 through 2024-25 school years, including summer school sessions as needed.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received electronically by NYSED no later than May 12, 2020, by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full IFB #20-003 documents for complete instructions.

Questions & Answers Summary:

No questions were received. Bids are due at 3 p.m. on May 12, 2020.

Date Posted: March 31, 2020

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IFB #20-004: Transportation: Shinnecock Indian Reservation to and from Tuckahoe Common School District

RECENT UPDATES:

4/28/20:

  • Due to the COVID-19 emergency, bidders for IFB 20-004, Transportation: Shinnecock Indian Reservation to and from Tuckahoe Common School District, are requested to submit their bids electronically to CAU@nysed.gov. Please see the revised submission instructions for how to submit an electronic bid. All bids must be received by 3:00 pm Eastern Time on May 12, 2020, to be considered.

  • Questions & Answers Summary: No questions were received. Bids are due at 3 p.m. on May 12, 2020.
Full IFB Document Transportation: Shinnecock Indian Reservation to and from Tuckahoe Common School District
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Shinnecock Indian Reservation to and from the Tuckahoe Common School District and other schools as needed. The transportation to be provided must include but is not limited to the regular school year, including late busing, as well as summer school transportation. Transportation will also be provided for children with disabilities and/or academic interventions, which may require abbreviated school days. Eligible applicants include private bus companies, motor coach companies and school districts who meet NYS DOT, DMV and SED requirements in the area of school bus transportation.  NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of five (5) years. Transportation will be provided for the 2020-21 through 2024-25 school years, including summer school sessions as needed. The contract will run from September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2025.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received electronically by NYSED no later than May 12, 2020, by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full IFB #20-004 documents for complete instructions.

Questions & Answers Summary:

No questions were received. Bids are due at 3 p.m. on May 12, 2020. 

Date Posted: March 31, 2020

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RFP #19-019: The New York State Center for School Safety (CFSS) Technical Assistance Center

RECENT UPDATES:

UPDATE 4/9/20: Due to the COVID-19 emergency, bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. Please review the Submission Instructions on the RFP #19-019 page for the revised directions.

3/31/20:

Full RFP Document The New York State Center for School Safety (CFSS) Technical Assistance Center
Description

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services (SSS) is seeking proposals for the operation of the New York State Center for School Safety (CFSS), a statewide technical assistance center for schools. The services that the Center provides to school districts are critical to the health and safety of students, district and school staff, families and communities throughout the State. Such services include providing professional development and technical assistance at the school and the school district levels; reviewing district safety plans; conducting on-site reviews of policies and practices; responding quickly and efficaciously to emergency situations that may arise; evaluating and analyzing aggregate, deidentified, publicly available student data related to attendance, disciplinary referrals, and suspension as well as incidents of violent and/or bullying, harassment, and discrimination.  In addition, the Center will support safe and supportive school environments free from bullying, harassment and discrimination and providing support to the schools receiving Safe and Supportive Schools grants. The work of the Center helps school personnel provide and maintain safe, supportive and healthy learning environments for the students of the State of New York.  Such environments are paramount for students to have the ability to learn, participate, and excel in all learning opportunities.

The Center will assist schools in creating and maintaining a comprehensive systems-approach model for safe and supportive learning environments. The development and maintenance of a resource-enhanced website and cataloging of resources and best practices to assist schools in ensuring measurable safe and supportive learning environments will also be required.  The Center will work under the direction of and in cooperation and collaboration with NYSED, SSS staff, and other agencies NYSED has chosen as resources to provide supplementary/complementary supports and to ensure that technical assistance and professional development efforts are aligned with the intent of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Project SAVE), the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), NYSED’s Social Emotional Learning: Essential for Learning, Essential for Life, Essential for New York .and the New York Secure Ammunition Firearms Enforcement Act (NYSAFE Act).

Application Deadline

UPDATE 4/9/20: Due to the COVID-19 emergency, bidders are requested to submit their bids electronically. Please review the Submission Instructions on the RFP #19-019 page for the revised directions.

Complete applications must be received by NYSED no later than April 17, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-019 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon 

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to rfp19-019@nysed.gov no later than the close of business March 16, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 30, 2020.

Date Posted: February 24, 2019

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RFI: New York City Preschool Interim Alternative Bilingual Placement (IABP) Training Program – February 2020
Full RFI Document RFI: New York City Preschool Interim Alternative Bilingual Placement (IABP) Training Program
Introduction/Background

Efforts to increase the number of 4410 bilingual preschool programs in New York City (NYC) continue to be impacted by a shortage of bilingual special education teachers available for employment. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking information to inform the development of a staff training program that helps address the needs of preschool students with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD).

Responses Due Date

Responses Due by COB on 3/13/2020.

Refer to the full RFI IABP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 3/6/20

Questions may be submitted through nycpreschooliabp@nysed.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on 3/3/2020.

A Question and Answer Summary will be posted here no later than 3/6/2020.

Date Posted: February 19, 2020

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RFQ #20-002: Teacher and Principal Evaluation: Qualifications for Assessments to Be Used by New York State School Districts and BOCES in Teacher and Principal Evaluations
Full RFQ Document Teacher and Principal Evaluation: Qualifications for Assessments to Be Used by New York State School Districts and BOCES in Teacher and Principal Evaluations
Description

To implement the provisions of Education Law §3012-d as amended by Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 relating to annual professional performance reviews (“educator evaluation”) of classroom teachers and building principals, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting applications for assessments that will be used as measures of student growth used with a student learning objective (SLO) (see definition below) that will generate a growth target for one year of expected growth for use in the Required Student Performance subcomponent, and/or as a State-designed supplemental assessment (“supplemental assessment”) for use in the Optional Student Performance subcomponent.

Please note, per Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, “supplemental assessments” may include assessments that have been developed or designed by the State, in addition to those that have been purchased or acquired by the State from (i) another state; (ii) an institution of higher education; or (iii) a commercial or not-for-profit entity; provided that such entity must be objective and may not have a conflict of interest or appearance of a conflict of interest. Supplemental assessments may also be tests or assessments that have been previously designed or acquired by local educational agencies (LEAs). 

THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.

Application Period

Continuous and Ongoing

Refer to the full RFQ #20-002 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions concerning this RFQ may be emailed to: ASSESSRFQ@nysed.gov. Questions received by January 16, 2020 and responses thereto will be posted here by January 30, 2020. No individual responses will be provided. Questions received after the deadline will be answered on the web site above as deemed appropriate by NYSED on a rolling basis. 

Questions and Answers – Posted 1/22/20

Date Posted: January 10, 2020

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RFP #19-035: Expanded Math Access Program (EMAP)
Full RFP Document Expanded Math Access Program (EMAP)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Curriculum and Instruction and the Office of Educational Design and Technology are seeking proposals from qualified vendors with demonstrated knowledge, expertise, experience, and capacity to provide access to an online platform that offers standards-based, mathematics games and activities to promote math fluency and love of math within the elementary grades (K-5) at no cost to students or schools, as well as develop and facilitate a statewide mathematics tournament for students in grades 1-5. The online program will give approximately 2.1 million licenses to students (1 million), educators (100,000), and families (1 million) throughout NYS Public, Charter, and Religious and Independent Schools.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than February 19, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-035 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 1/29/20

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to EMAP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business January 15, 2020. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than January 29, 2020.

Date Posted: December 20, 2019

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RFP #20-004: Continuation of the Development of the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests, computer-based and paper-based, and Provision of a Computer-based Testing Platform for the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests

Recent Updates

Update - 12/27/19:

Revised Print Quantities: Attachment L: Print Quantities has been revised to correct errors and more accurately represent the expected volume to be printed for the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests. All revisions are been highlighted in yellow. The print quantities shown on page 68 of the RFP have been revised consistent with Attachment L. Bidders should use the revised print quantities in preparing their proposals.

Full RFP Document Continuation of the Development of the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests, computer-based and paper-based, and Provision of a Computer-based Testing Platform for the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of Statewide tests in both paper- and computer-based testing platforms. Services required by this RFP include ongoing development and administration of tests, both computer- and paper-based, in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (3-8) for multiple school years, as defined in this RFP. The requested services include conducting field testing using both stand-alone field tests and items embedded within the operational tests; scoring the field tests; developing all operational and field test items and forms, ancillary materials, and scoring materials; and performing all analysis and research. Proposals must include the printing, shipping, collection, and return of the paper-based ELA and Mathematics Tests, as well as the provision of a computer-based testing platform which includes the administration and test delivery systems and a scoring platform. Test development for the Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Tests will start in July 2020 with the creation of field tests for administration in Spring 2021 and operational tests beginning in the 2020–21 school year. Bidders must bid on both content areas, ELA and Mathematics, and all requested grade levels.

Additionally, proposals must include the provision of the same computer-based testing platform for the administration of the Grades 5 and 8 Science Written Tests. Note that the development, printing, and shipping of the Grades 5 and 8 Science Written Tests will continue to be done exclusively by NYSED and is, therefore, not part of this RFP. Use of the computer-based testing platform for the Grades 5 and 8 Science Tests will begin with administration of computer-based field tests beginning in Spring of 2021 and the first administration of computer-based operational tests occurring in Spring of 2022.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than January 23, 2020 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP #20-004 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business December 18, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than January 2, 2020.

Date Posted: November 27, 2019

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RFP #20-014: Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN)

RECENT UPDATES:

12/20/19:

Full RFP Document Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN)
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is seeking proposals to operate eight (8) Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) technical assistance support centers in the State, which will include seven (7) regional RBERN technical assistance support centers and one (1) Statewide Language RBERN.  As a network, the RBERN will work in partnership with OBEWL staff to provide technical assistance and professional development to schools and districts in order to improve instructional practices and educational outcomes of students who are Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners (MLLs/ELLs).

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than January 16, 2020 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #20-014 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and AnswersAdobe PDF – Posted 12/18/19

Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted to RBERNRFP@nysed.gov by December 5, 2019. Questions should be identified as Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than December 19, 2019.

Date Posted: November 5, 2019

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IFB #20-001: Stenographic/Hearing Reporter Services for Tenured Teacher Hearings
Full RFP Document:

Stenographic/Hearing Reporter Services for Tenured Teacher Hearings

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for stenographic/hearing reporter services required for tenured teacher hearings in accordance with Section 3020-a of the New York State Education Law. The agency is seeking statewide coverage for five (5) geographic areas across New York State. Proposals may be submitted for all five (5) or any one (1) of the areas listed in the solicitation. Eligible vendors must be able to perform the stenographic services as described in this Invitation for Bid (IFB). Separate awards will be made for each of the geographic areas. NYSED will award one (1) contract for each of the five (5) areas. Subcontracting will be limited to thirty percent (30%) of the total contract budget.

Subcontracting is defined as non-employee direct personal services and related incidental expenses, including travel.

NYSED will award 5 contract(s) pursuant to this IFB. The contract(s) resulting from this IFB will be for a term anticipated to begin February 1, 2020 and to end January 31, 2025.

Bidders are required to comply with NYSED’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) participation goals for this IFB through one of three methods. Compliance methods are discussed in detail in the Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Participation Goals section of the IFB.

Application Deadline

Completed proposals are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the IFB, no later than November 4, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full IFB #20-001 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 10/21/19

Date Posted: September 23, 2019

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RFP #19-006: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Data Collection System
Full RFP Document 21st Century Community Learning Centers Statewide Data Collection System
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and maintenance of a statewide data collection system for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program.

Application Deadline

Complete applications must be received at NYSED no later than October 10, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-006 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 9/26/19
Questions and Answers (Part 2) Adobe PDF – Posted 9/27/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to 21CRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business September 16, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than September 26, 2019.

Date Posted: September 3, 2019

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RFP #19-018: Evaluation of Categorical Bilingual Education Programs
Full RFP Document Evaluation of Categorical Bilingual Education Programs
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL or “the Office”) is seeking proposals to design, develop, and conduct evaluations of all Categorical Bilingual Education Programs funded by New York State and managed by the Office.  The selected vendor will design and develop protocols to assess implementation and effectiveness of all programs.  Due to the variety of goals and objectives of each program to be evaluated, in addition to protocols that can be used for all programs (demographic data, evaluation elements that are common to all programs, etc.), each program is likely to also require evaluation components that are specific to that program’s evaluation (See Attachment C).

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than October 8, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-018 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 9/20/19

Questions regarding this request must be submitted by Email to EvaluationRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business September 10, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than September 20, 2019.

Date Posted: August 27, 2019

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RFP #20-002: Speech-Language and Bilingual Speech-Language Personnel Development Center
Full RFP Document Speech-Language and Bilingual Speech-Language Personnel Development Center
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the establishment of a Speech-Language and Bilingual Speech-Language Personnel Development Center (SLPDC). The purpose of the SLPDC is to increase the number of New York State (NYS) certified teachers of students with speech and language disabilities (TSSLDs) and TSSLDs with bilingual extensions for employment in New York City (NYC) Public Schools. This RFP seeks applications from eligible bidders to provide coursework leading to initial and/or professional NYS certification in Speech and Language Disabilities, including supervised clinical practicum placements (i.e., supervised clinical experience), for individuals residing or working in the NYC metropolitan area – including individuals who work full-time and need to complete program requirements in the evening and/or on weekends – to prepare them for work in NYC Public Schools.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than September 23, 2019 at 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #20-002 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 9/6/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP20002@nysed.gov no later than the close of business on August 30, 2019.

Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than September 9, 2019.

Date Posted: August 13, 2019

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RFP #20-009: Professional Cooking and Managing Your Child Nutrition Program Training
Full RFP Document Professional Cooking and Managing Your Child Nutrition Program Training
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Child Nutrition Office is seeking proposals to hire a facility that will host, direct and provide services for the NYSED sponsored training courses “Professional Cooking” and “Managing Your Child Nutrition Program” for statewide school food service personnel. The vendor will develop and maintain a website dedicated to these training sessions. NYSED will tour the facility to ensure it meets criteria prior to awarding the contract.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than 09/19/2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #20-009 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to PROCOOK@nysed.gov no later than the close of business 08/23/2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than 08/29/2019.

Date Posted: August 2, 2019

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RFP #20-001: Scoring Pilot and Field Tests for Select New York State Examinations
Full RFP Document Scoring Pilot and Field Tests for Select New York State Examinations
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to score constructed-response items and/or essays on pilot and field tests for examinations including, but not limited to, Regents Examinations in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The successful bidder will provide for the scoring of pilot and field tests administered during the five calendar years of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Bidders must bid on the scoring of all examinations selected by NYSED in the content areas listed in this RFP.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than September 20, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #20-001 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 9/6/19
Sample Field Test Answer Booklet Pages for QA #5 PDF icon – Posted 9/6/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 23, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than September 6, 2019.

Date Posted: August 2, 2019

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RFP #19-021: Special Education Mediation
Full RFP Document Special Education Mediation
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to provide annual training to approximately 125 individuals who serve as New York State special education mediators, as set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and promote the use of special education mediation. In addition, NYSED is also seeking proposals to provide reimbursement of mediation administrative costs to the State's twenty (20) Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) and collect and report data on the number and type of special education mediation sessions conducted throughout the State.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than July 30, 2019, by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-021 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Updated 7/15/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP19021@nysed.gov no later than the close of business July 9, 2019. Questions should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than July 16, 2019.

Date Posted: June 24, 2019

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RFP #19-027: Implementation of the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness and Support for Target Districts and Identified Schools
Full RFP Document Implementation of the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness and Support for Target Districts and Identified Schools
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability is seeking proposals from vendors with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide district and school-based technical assistance aligned to the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) in New York’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools and Target Districts; provide professional development on DTSDE to educational leaders across the state; and help develop capacity within the field. Target Districts use the feedback from the DTSDE needs assessment process and on-site technical assistance to complete a District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and any necessary School Comprehensive Education Plans.

The DTSDE articulates the State’s theory of action regarding the optimal conditions for district and school effectiveness. (See the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness web page for the Department’s materials concerning the DTSDE process.)

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than July 19, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-027 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 7/3/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to DTSDERFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business June 21, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than July 5, 2019.

Date Posted: May 31, 2019

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RFP #19-034: Early Childhood and School-Age Family and Community Engagement Centers for Staten Island
Full RFP Document Early Childhood and School-Age Family and Community Engagement Centers for Staten Island
Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purposes of working collaboratively with the NYSED Office of Special Education (OSE)  Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development that will promote meaningful family involvement within the educational system, build collaborative community relationships, and provide information and training about available service options and delivery systems for children from birth-5 and students age 5-21 in Staten Island.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than May 30, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-034 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 5/15/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP19034@nysed.gov no later than the close of business May 8, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than May 15, 2019.

Date Posted: April 23, 2019

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IFB #19-003: Transportation: Unkechaug Nation to and from Center Moriches Union Free Schools
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Transportation: Unkechaug Nation to and from Center Moriches Union Free Schools

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Unkechaug Indian Nation to and from school buildings in the Center Moriches Union Free School District, BOCES sites and certain other locations as determined by the Committee on Special Education or other Center Moriches Union Free School District offices, with the approval of NYSED. The transportation to be provided must include but is not limited to regular school year home to school transportation, including late busing, as well as summer school transportation. Transportation will also be provided for children with disabilities and/or students with academic interventions who may require abbreviated school days. Eligible applicants include private bus companies, motor coach companies and school districts who have demonstrated expertise in the area of school bus transportation. NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of five (5) years. The contract will run from September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2024. Transportation will be provided for the 2019-20 through 2023-24 school years, including summer school sessions as needed. Subcontracting is not allowed for this contract; services must be provided by the bidding organization.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than May 28, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full IFB #19-003 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 5/14/19

Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by E-mail to NATransportIFB@nysed.gov no later than the close of business May 7, 2019. Questions should be identified as either Program or Fiscal. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than May 14, 2019.

Date Posted: April 17, 2019

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RFP #18-018: New York State Religious and Independent Schools, Professional Development Resource Centers
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New York State Religious and Independent Schools, Professional Development Resource Centers

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) State Office of Religious and Independent Schools is seeking proposals to establish three (3) regional Professional Development Resource Centers. (PDRC) 

Part A. Resource Center to serve New York City (NYC) Religious and Independent Schools – all five boroughs

Part B. Resource Center to serve Long Island (LI) Religious and Independent Schools – Suffolk and Nassau counties

Part C. Resource Center to serve Rest of State (RoS) Religious and Independent Schools - not to include schools located in NYC or on Long Island (Suffolk and Nassau counties)  

The regional Professional Development Resource Centers (PDRC) will work in collaboration with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to provide professional development to religious and independent school teachers and leaders.  

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than April 26, 2019 by 3:00 PM:

Refer to the full RFP #18-018 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 4/4/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFPSORIS@nysed.gov  no later than the close of business March 22, 2019.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 5, 2019.

Date Posted: February 28, 2019

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RFP #19-016a: Multi Database – Pupil Transportation Reports System
  • Update 2/15/19: This is a re-bid of RFP 19-016. Please see the mandatory requirement in the full RFP #19-016a documents. The Mandatory Requirements Certification Form (Found in the Submission Documents) must be filled out, signed and submitted with the Technical Proposal. Bids that do not include the Mandatory Requirements Certification Form will be disqualified.
Full RFP Document:

Multi Database – Pupil Transportation Reports System

Description

The NYS Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to maintain the following pupil transportation database projects for the New York State Education Department’s Pupil Transportation Report System:

Database Project # 1 - School Bus Driver, Monitor and Attendant Training Data Base 

The vendor must collect, and tabulate information related to pupil transportation safety training course completions by school bus drivers (public and nonpublic schools), and monitors/attendants. Annually there are approximately 5,000 drivers and 1,000 monitors/attendants completing courses. The vendor will also perform 20 to 25 record reviews annually of carriers that transport students for public and non-public schools. The vendor will review a cross section of driver files the carrier currently has in their employ.

Database Project #2 - School Bus Accident and Fatality Data Base

The vendor will collect, tabulate and analyze reports and information related to school bus accidents in New York State.  Annually there are approximately 1,000 school bus accidents.  The vendor will also conduct an on-site accident investigation of any school bus student, and/or school bus driver and/or school bus monitor/attendant fatality.  There was one student fatality in the 2016/2017 and one student fatality in the 2017/2018 school year.  Additionally, the accident database vendor will be required to provide NYSED with a written annual analysis of accidents and fatalities entitled “School Bus Safety Is One Bus Stop At A Time” for inclusion in the annual Professional Development Seminar curriculum. NYSED will provide the winning bidder with copies of the existing databases to add to and maintain.  NYSED will require complete copies of the database to be submitted electronically on an annual basis, and for the submission of periodic reports, at least twice a year.

This work is required under Education Law section 3650-c.

Bidders must submit a proposal that includes both database projects.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than February 28, 2019 by 3:00 PM:

Refer to the full RFP #19-016a documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Revised Questions and Answers PDF icon

Questions regarding this Request for Proposals must be submitted by e-mail to: BusDriverPD2019@nysed.gov no later than the close of business February 19, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal, or MWBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than February 25, 2019.

Date Posted: February 15, 2019

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RFP #19-025: Early Childhood and School-Age Family and Community Engagement Centers

2/8/19:

  • Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 2/8/19
  • The submission document has been revised and is available from the RFP #19-025 documents page. Please see the Questions and Answers document (QA #154) for information on the revision.

1/23/19: The RFP submission deadline has been extended. Proposals must be received by February 27, 2019 by 3:00 PM at NYSED in Albany, New York. Additional changes are summarized on the RFP #19-025 documents page.

Full RFP Document:

Early Childhood and School-Age Family and Community Engagement Centers

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purposes of working collaboratively with the NYSED Office of Special Education (OSE)  Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development that will promote meaningful family involvement within the educational system, build collaborative community relationships, and provide information and training about available service options and delivery systems for children from birth-5 and students age 5-21.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than February 27, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-025 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 2/8/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP19025@nysed.gov no later than the close of business January 30, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than February 8, 2019.

Date Posted: December 18, 2018

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RFP #19-024: Regional Partnership Center

RECENT UPDATES

1/23/19:

  • The subcontracting limit has been changed from 30% to 40% and the RFP document and the cost proposal spreadsheet have been updated to reflect this change.
  • The Questions and Answers PDF icon summary document is now available.
Full RFP Document:

Regional Partnership Center

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education (OSE) is seeking proposals for the purposes of working collaboratively with the OSE Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development to improve instructional practices for and outcomes of students with disabilities.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than February 12, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-024 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 1/23/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP19024@nysed.gov no later than the close of business January 10, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than January 23, 2019.

Date Posted: December 18, 2018

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RFP #19-007: Special Education Technical Assistance Partnership for Equity

RECENT UPDATES

1/23/19:

  • The subcontracting limit has been changed from 30% to 40% and the RFP document and the cost proposal spreadsheet have been updated to reflect this change.
  • The Questions and Answers PDF icon summary document is now available.
Full RFP Document:

Special Education Technical Assistance Partnership for Equity

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purposes of providing NYSED directed technical assistance and professional development in the areas of cultural/racial/linguistic diversity to a variety of stakeholders.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than February 12, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-007 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 1/23/19

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP19007@nysed.gov no later than the close of business January 10, 2019. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than January 23, 2019.

Date Posted: December 18, 2018

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RFP #19-015: School Bus Driver Professional Development Seminar Development and Delivery – Pupil Transportation
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School Bus Driver Professional Development Seminar Development and Delivery – Pupil Transportation

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the development, writing and delivery of the annual Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Curriculum for School Bus Driver Instructors (SBDIs) required under Education Law 3650 and Commissioner’s Regulations 156.3.  The Professional Development Seminar is the major tool for providing updated and continual training of School Bus Driver Instructors, who in turn provide required school bus safety training and annual refresher training to public and non-public school bus drivers, monitors and attendants. NYSED is seeking eligible applicants that can:

  1. Develop curriculum for educational setting within the pupil transportation industry.
  2. Locate and secure suitable classroom space across the State.
  3. Demonstrate the capacity to adequately staff, schedule and coordinate the statewide training activity.
  4. Ensure that the MIs are certified and teach the full approved curriculum without material deviations. In order to ensure compliance, the applicant will conduct random onsite visits as outlined below.
Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than February 1, 2019 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP #19-015 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 1/15/19

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by E-mail to BusDriverPD2019@nysed.gov no later than January 4, 2019.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than January 16, 2019.

Date Posted: December 14, 2018

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RFQ #19-028: Smart Start Grant Qualifications of Professional Development and Support Services Providers
  • RECENT UPDATES:
Full RFP Document:

Smart Start Grant Qualifications of Professional Development and Support Services Providers

Overview

To Assist New York State School Districts in Increasing K-5 Educator Expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Subject Areas, Including Computer Science, as well as Educational Technology

Application Period: Fall 2018 for the 2019 - 2020 School Year
Due Date: November 9, 2018

Project Summary

To implement Capital Projects Enacted Budget Bill (S.7504-D, A9504-D) (the “statute”), the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting applications from non-profit partners or institutions of higher education qualified to serve as Professional Development and Support Services Providers to assist New York State School Districts in increasing K-5 educator expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Subject Areas, including Computer Science, as well as Educational Technology. Though, over the course of its implementation, the Smart Start Grant program will build expertise among K-8 educators, the program’s initial rollout will be targeted to K-5 educators to enable a phase-in of opportunities for students as they advance in grade levels. Applications in future years will include professional development and support services for K-5 as well as middle-level (6-8) educators.

THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. NYSED will use the criteria specified within this RFQ to review and approve applications, and to generate a List of Approved Providers of Professional Development and Support Services for the Smart Start Grant Program (the “List”).

This is not a competitive procurement. All providers who meet the criteria specified in this RFQ will be included on the List. The List will be maintained by NYSED and will indicate approved providers that may be selected by local education agencies (LEAs) to provide professional development and support services for Smart Start Grant-funded programs. No funding is directly associated with this application for approval.

Application Deadline

All applicants shall submit all required materials as follows. All required materials must be received by NYSED no later than 3:00pm on the due date of November 9, 2018 in order to be considered by districts for use in the 2019-2020 school year.

Refer to the full RFQ #19-028 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 10/17/18

Any questions concerning this RFQ must be emailed by October 5, 2018 to: SmartStartRFQ@nysed.gov. Questions and responses thereto will be posted on NYSED’s website by October 17, 2018. No individual written responses will be provided.

Date Posted: September 20, 2018

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RFP #19-003: Rescoring Audit – Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests
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Rescoring Audit – Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals for a vendor to conduct a rescoring audit on a sample of constructed-responses from English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests in Grades 3 through 8 administered to students on computer. During the term of this contract, a rescoring audit will be conducted once for each school year; 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022–23. For each audit, a written technical report summarizing statewide results must be submitted to NYSED. Local scoring reports on the results of the audit must be sent to each computer-based scoring consortium leader that was included in the audit.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than October 26, 2018 by 3:00 PM, Eastern Time (ET).

Refer to the full RFP #19-003 documents for complete instructions.

Questions Questions and Answers (part 1) PDF icon – Posted 10/4/18
Questions and Answers (part 2) PDF icon – Posted 10/12/18

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov
no later than the close of business September 24, 2018. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than October 3, 2018.

Date Posted: September 7, 2018

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RFP #19-008: Federal Program Education Law Legal Consultant
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Federal Program Education Law Legal Consultant

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking services from an established law firm which possesses expertise in Federal Program Education Law and has the capabilities to provide technical assistance, audit review of programmatic operations and training of NYSED staff and sub-grantees about Federal Legislation for Educational Programs.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than August 28, 2018 by 3:00 PM, Eastern Time (ET)

Refer to the full RFP #19-008 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to federaleducationlawRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 3, 2018. Questions submitted should be identified as Program or Fiscal. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted on this web page by August 13, 2018.

Date Posted: July 17, 2018

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IFB #18-001: Transportation: Unkechaug Reservation to and from Center Moriches Union Free Schools
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Transportation: Unkechaug Reservation to and from Center Moriches Union Free Schools

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Unkechaug Indian Reservation to and from nonpublic schools and schools in the Center Moriches Union Free School District.  Eligible applicants include private bus companies, motor coach companies and school districts who have demonstrated expertise in the area of school bus transportation.  NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of five (5) years.  The contract will run from September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2023. Transportation will be provided for the 2018-19 through 2022-23 school years, including summer school sessions as needed. Subcontracting is not allowed for this contract; services must be provided by the bidding organization.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than May 16, 2018 by 3:00 PM, Eastern Time (ET)

Refer to the full IFB #18-001 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 5/8/18

Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by E-mail to NATransportIFB@nysed.gov no later than the close of business April 30, 2018.  Questions should be identified as either Program or Fiscal.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than May 7, 2018.

Date Posted: April 17, 2018

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IFB #18-002: Transportation: Tuscarora Reservation to and from Niagara Wheatfield Schools
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Transportation: Tuscarora Reservation to and from Niagara Wheatfield Schools

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Tuscarora Indian Reservation to and from nonpublic schools and schools in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District.  Eligible applicants include private bus companies, motor coach companies and school districts who have demonstrated expertise in the area of school bus transportation.  NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of five (5) years.  The contract will run from September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2023. Transportation will be provided for the 2018-19 through 2022-23 school years, including summer school sessions as needed. Subcontracting is not allowed for this contract; services must be provided by the bidding organization.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than May 16, 2018 by 3:00 PM, Eastern Time (ET)

Refer to the full IFB #18-002 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 5/8/18

Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by E-mail to NATransportIFB@nysed.gov no later than the close of business April 30, 2018.  Questions should be identified as either Program or Fiscal.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than May 7, 2018.

Date Posted: April 17, 2018

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RFP #18-007: Translations of New York State Examinations and Related Materials
  • UPDATE 4/27/18:
    • The RFP Application Document has been revised. The only changes are on pages 1 and 15 (increase of subcontracting limit). Additional information about these revisions is available in the Questions and Answers PDF icon document.
    • The Cost Proposal Spreadsheet has been revised to fix an error with a formula.
    • The revised documents are available from RFP 18-007 Documents.
Full RFP Document:

Translations of New York State Examinations and Related Materials

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment, is seeking proposals from highly qualified proposers with expertise in providing written translations for New York State examinations and exam-related materials into nine (9) languages. This request pertains to secure State-developed and State-approved exams and exam-related materials including examination reference tables and parent reports on individual student test performance. Translations will include the following five (5) “base” languages: Chinese-Traditional, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish, and may include any or all of the following four (4) “additional” languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Simplified, and Urdu. Not all documents will require translations into every language. For the purposes of this contract, services are to be provided on an as needed, if needed basis.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than May 15, 2018 by 3:00 PM, Eastern Time (ET)

Refer to the full RFP #18-007 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business April 11, 2018. Questions submitted should be identified as Program or Fiscal. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here by April 24, 2018.

Date Posted: March 28, 2018

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RFP #18-017: Building Quality Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Workshops
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Building Quality Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Workshops

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the creation of quality Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. As a part of the Department’s commitment to continue to strengthen the evaluation system and its implementation, we intend to further build capacity of the field by hosting four (4) SLO workshop sessions at NYSED in Albany, New York and two (2) follow-up webinars.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than December 8, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP #18-017 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon - Posted 11/21/17

Date Posted: November 3, 2017

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RFP #18-016: Assessment and Evaluation Workgroups to Explore Current New York State Requirements and Best Practices for Teacher and Principal Evaluation
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Assessment and Evaluation Workgroups to Explore Current New York State Requirements and Best Practices for Teacher and Principal Evaluation

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the exploration, analysis, and review of quality assessments (Assessment Workgroup) and/or performance metrics (Evaluation Workgroup) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. As a part of the Department’s commitment to continue to strengthen the evaluation system and its implementation, and to explore whether the Department’s current regulations related to teacher and principal evaluation are creating unintended barriers to implementation of an evaluation system that can be used when making decisions regarding support and development of the teacher and principal workforce, the Department will engage with the field, with the assistance of the selected technical assistance provider, by hosting three (3) Assessment Workgroup sessions and (3) three webinar Assessment Workgroup sessions along with three (3) Evaluation Workgroup sessions and (3) three webinar Evaluation Workgroup sessions. Participants in the Assessment Workgroup and Evaluation Workgroup will regularly convene during 2018-2019 to provide feedback to the Department and to help formulate recommendations to the Board of Regents on assessments and evaluation in support of the implementation of Education Law §3012-d.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Submission Instructions section of the RFP, no later than December 8, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP #18-016 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon - Posted 11/21/17

Date Posted: November 3, 2017

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RFP #18-013: Elementary, Intermediate (Middle) Level, and High School New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
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Elementary, Intermediate (Middle) Level, and High School New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment (OSA), is seeking proposals for the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) and New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL). Services include development, research, printing, shipping, scoring, and score reporting of operational and field tests aligned with New York State's approved English Language Arts (ELA) learning standards.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than December 15, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP #18-013 documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 11/22/17

Questions regarding this request must be submitted by Email to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business November 10, 2017. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than November 24, 2017.

Date Posted: October 20, 2017

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RFP #18-014: Community Schools Regional Technical Assistance Centers (TACs)
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Community Schools Regional Technical Assistance Centers (TACs)

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and operation of three regional Technical Assistance Centers to provide technical assistance to school districts establishing or operating Community Schools.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than Monday, November 13, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 10/30/17

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to COMMSCHOOL@NYSED.GOV no later than the close of business Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than Monday, October 30, 2017.

Date Posted: October 5, 2017

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RFP #17-018a: Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership PR/HYL
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Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership PR/HYL

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to plan and conduct the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), in conjunction with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force (Task Force).  Every year, the Task Force plans a statewide adult “SOMOS” conference for interested individuals to share their concerns on issues affecting the Latino community, and to suggest legislative action on programs that will address those concerns.  The New York State Assembly sponsors the PR/HYLI in conjunction with the larger conference.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than October 23, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 10/12/17

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to PRHYLI@nysed.gov no later than the close of business October 9, 2017.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than October 13, 2017.  

Date Posted: September 29, 2017

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RFP #17-032: Regional Convenings for Integrating Staff Evaluation into a Systemic Approach to Talent Management
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Regional Convenings for Integrating Staff Evaluation into a Systemic Approach to Talent Management

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. As a part of the Department’s commitment to continue to strengthen the evaluation system and its implementation, we intend to further build capacity of the field by conducting seven (7) regional convenings and three (3) webinars. Participating districts will receive professional development tailored to the most commonly identified needs within seven regions across the state (Buffalo; Capital Region; Long Island; NYC; Rochester/Southern Tier; Syracuse/North Country; Yonkers)1 as determined by a gap analysis/needs assessment utilizing the New York State Quality Framework.


1Please see Attachment 3 for a New York State county breakdown for each of the seven regions.
Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than August 18, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 8/5/17

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to ConveningsRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 1, 2017.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than August 8, 2017.

Date Posted: July 21, 2017

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RFP #17-034: Building Quality Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Workshops
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Building Quality Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Workshops

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the creation of quality Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. As a part of the Department’s commitment to continue to strengthen the evaluation system and its implementation, we intend to further build capacity of the field by hosting four (4) SLO workshop sessions at NYSED in Albany, New York and two (2) follow-up webinars.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than August 15, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers – Posted 8/2/17

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to SLOWorkshopsRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business July 26, 2017.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than August 2, 2017.

Date Posted: July 17, 2017

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RFQ #17-002: Qualifications for Independent Receivers
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Qualifications for Independent Receivers

Program Summary

In April 2015, Subpart E of Part EE of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2015 added a new Section, 211-f, to Education Law. Section 211-f requires that Persistently Struggling Schools, schools that have been in the most severe accountability status since the 2006-07 school year, be given an initial one-year period under a Superintendent Receiver to improve student performance. Struggling Schools, schools that have been Priority Schools since the 2012-13 school year, will be given an initial two-year period under a Superintendent Receiver to improve student performance. Should Struggling Schools or Persistently Struggling Schools not make demonstrable progress within the prescribed time frame; an Independent Receiver will then be appointed to the school for up to three years.

NYSED will use the criteria specified within this RFQ to review and approve applications, and to generate a list of Approved Independent Receivers for Persistently Struggling and Struggling Schools.

Application Deadline

All applicants shall submit all required materials. Applications will be accepted on a continuous and ongoing basis. The Department will review submissions and update the approved list as applications are approved.

To be considered for receivership appointments for the 2017-2018 school year, it is encouraged that applications for approval for the list be received by the Department no later than August 11, 2017. 

Refer to the full RFQ documents for complete instructions.

Questions

RFQ 17-002: Questions and AnswersAdditional Questions/Answers Posted 8/9/17

Any questions concerning this RFQ should be submitted to ReceivershipRFQ@NYSED.gov. Questions and answers related to this updated RFQ will be updated regularly. The submitted questions and responses will be posted here.

Date Posted: July 14, 2017

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RFP #17-033: Assessment and Evaluation Workgroups to Explore Current New York State Requirements and Best Practices for Teacher and Principal Evaluation
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Assessment and Evaluation Workgroups to Explore Current New York State Requirements and Best Practices for Teacher and Principal Evaluation

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the exploration, analysis, and review of quality assessments (Assessment Workgroup) and/or performance metrics (Evaluation Workgroup) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. As a part of the Department’s commitment to continue to strengthen the evaluation system and its implementation, and to explore whether the Department’s current regulations related to teacher and principal evaluation are creating unintended barriers to implementation of an evaluation system that can be used when making decisions regarding support and development of the teacher and principal workforce, the Department will engage with the field, with the assistance of the selected technical assistance provider, by hosting three (3) Assessment Workgroup sessions and (3) three webinar Assessment Workgroup sessions along with three (3) Evaluation Workgroup sessions and (3) three webinar Evaluation Workgroup sessions. Participants in the Assessment Workgroup and Evaluation Workgroup will regularly convene during the 2017-2018 school year to provide feedback to the Department and to help formulate recommendations to the Board of Regents on assessments and evaluation in support of the implementation of Education Law §3012-d.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than July 14, 2017 by 3:00 PM

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 6/30/17

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to AssessEvalWrkgrpRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business June 27, 2017.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted to NYSED's website no later than July 3, 2017.

Date Posted: June 16, 2017

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RFP #17-014: Transcribing New York State Exams and Related Materials into Braille
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Transcribing New York State Exams and Related Materials into Braille

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals for the transcribing of New York State Exams and exam-related materials into braille. This request pertains to secure State-developed and State-approved exams including Regents Exams, and elementary- and intermediate-level science tests, as well as science reference tables, scoring materials, reports of exam results, and mathematics tables.

In the course of the contract resulting from this RFP, no personally identifiable information will be provided to the contractor because none is necessary in order for the contractor to perform the services detailed in this RFP.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than April 21, 2017 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to AssessmentRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business on March 31st, 2017.  Questions submitted should be identified as Program or Fiscal.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here by April 7th, 2017.

Date Posted: March 17, 2017

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RFP #17-017: Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE)
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Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE)

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to establish an Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE) to address staff shortages in bilingual special education and related service areas through administration of a tuition assistance program involving coordination with NYSED, university-level training programs and LEAs.  The purposes of the ITI-BSE are to:

  • manage a tuition assistance program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing certification to provide services to bilingual students with disabilities in New York State (NYS);
  • provide instructional support to colleges and universities that offer programs leading to BSE certification;
  • engage in outreach to the public, school districts and approved private programs to identify qualified candidates;
  • provide technical assistance to candidates in the areas of certification, coursework requirements, and ITI-BSE requirements; and
  • report to NYSED on candidates’ progress, program completion, completion of service commitments and certification rates.
Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than April 21, 2017 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon - Posted April 7, 2017

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP17017@nysed.gov no later than the March 31, 2017.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 7, 2017.  

Date Posted: March 17, 2017

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RFP #17-029: Technical Assistance Center for the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate) Program
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Technical Assistance Center for the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate) Program

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educational Design and Technology (ED&T) within the P-12 Program Area is seeking proposals for the provision of technical assistance and planning services related to the implementation of the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate) Program for schools and libraries in New York State. NYSED encourages entities experienced in consulting for educational institutions on the utilization of E-Rate funding to respond to this Request for Proposals.

The New York State Education Department is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY), one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. The mission of NYSED is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. The vision is to provide leadership for a system that yields the best educated people in the world. The Educational Design and Technology unit of NYSED helps guide the effective integration of technology to transform learning environments statewide. It harnesses information, communication, and professional networks to support innovations that maximize school and learner success.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than April 28, 2017 at 3:00pm.

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 4/13/17

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to ERateTACrfp@nysed.gov no later than the close of business on April 4, 2017. Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 13, 2017.

Date Posted: March 17, 2017

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RFP #17-018: Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership PR/HYLI
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Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership PR/HYLI

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to plan and conduct the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), in conjunction with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force (Task Force). Every year, the Task Force plans a statewide adult “SOMOS” conference for interested individuals to share their concerns on issues affecting the Latino community, and to suggest legislative action on programs that will address those concerns. The New York State Assembly sponsors the PR/HYLI in conjunction with the larger conference.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than March 30, 2017 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to PRHYLI@nysed.gov no later than the close of business March 10, 2017.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than March 17, 2017.

Date Posted: February 24, 2017

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RFP #17-011: State-Level Evaluation of the New York State 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program
  • RECENT UPDATES
    • 11/3/16 Update: NYSED has revised the Cost Proposal Spreadsheet Excel document to correct a tabulation error in the previous version.
    • Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 10/24/16
    • NYSED has revised page 10 of the RFP. The first program-level assessment report is due December 31, 2018. Please review question #28 in the Questions and Answers PDF icon document for additional information.
Full RFP Document:

State-Level Evaluation of the New York State 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the State-level evaluation of its 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program that is required by the United States Department of Education (USDOE). The selected evaluator will assess the extent to which the expected outcomes of this program have been achieved. The results of this evaluation will be used to guide NYSED’s efforts to: direct and improve its administration of the program; provide assistance to local grantees; and improve program quality and outcomes for participating students.

Bidders should demonstrate experience in the successful development and management of evaluations of educational intervention programs. The evaluator’s responsibilities will encompass analyses of the processes and outcomes of the 21st CCLC program. The evaluator will work in collaboration with staff at NYSED.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than November 7, 2016 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 10/24/16

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by e-mail to 21CRFP@nysed.gov no later than the close of business October 11, 2016. Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program, Fiscal, or M/WBE. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than October 24, 2016.

Date Posted: September 27, 2016

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RFP #17-016: Intensive Teacher Institute for Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired (ITI-TVI)
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Intensive Teacher Institute for Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired (ITI-TVI)

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) intends to establish an Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) for Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TVI) for a five-year period, subject to continued availability of funds for such purposes.  NYSED anticipates that two awards will be made.  The annual maximum award amount made to each of the two programs will be $122,750.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than November 14, 2016 by 3:00 PM.

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 10/20/16

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by E-mail to RFP17016@nysed.gov no later than the close of business October 14, 2016.  Questions regarding this request should be identified as Program, Fiscal or M/WBE.  A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than October 21, 2016.

Date Posted: September 26, 2016

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RFP #17-020: Summer Food Service Program Campaign
  • UPDATE 9/7/16:
    • Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 9/7/16
    • NYSED has revised RFP Section 1.6, Payment, to allow the vendor to submit vouchers for payment as deliverables are completed, rather than submitting vouchers with the quarterly progress report. Review the revised RFP documents for additional information.
Full RFP Document:

Summer Food Service Program Campaign

Description

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive statewide multi-media campaign to promote the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to low income families.  The vendor would be responsible for developing an impressive statewide multi-media campaign that advertises the availability of nutritious meals for anyone 18 years old and younger during the summer months at no cost through the SFSP.

Application Deadline

Completed applications are due at NYSED, as detailed in the Proposal Submission section of the RFP, no later than 3:00 PM on September 23, 2016.

Refer to the full RFP documents for complete instructions.

Questions

Questions and Answers PDF icon – Posted 9/7/16

Questions regarding the request must be submitted by email to RFP17020@nysed.gov no later than the close of business August 26, 2016. Questions regarding this request should be identified as either Program or Fiscal.   A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than September 7, 2016.

Date Posted: August 12, 2016

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RFQ #15-004: Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics Providers
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Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics Providers

Description

To implement the provisions of Education Law §3012-d relating to annual professional performance reviews of classroom teachers and building principals, the New York State Education Department (“NYSED” or “Department”), is soliciting application for Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics that will be used as part of teacher and principal evaluations. THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. NYSED will use the objective criteria specified within to review such proposals and will generate a new list of Approved Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics Under §3012-d. This list will be available at: https://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/home.html.

On April 13, 2015, the Governor signed Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2015 to add a new Education Law §3012-d to establish a new evaluation system for classroom teachers and building principals. As a result, during the June 2015 meeting of the Board of Regents, Subpart 30-2 was amended and a new Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents was added as an emergency adoption in order to implement Education Law §3012-d.

The new law requires teachers and principals to be evaluated based on two categories: the Student Performance Category and the Observation/School Visit Category. The Observation/School Visit Category is made up of three subcomponents, required observations/school visits by supervisors or other trained administrators, required observations/school visits by impartial independent trained evaluator(s)1, and optional observations/school visits by trained peer educators. Section 30-3.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents requires the Commissioner to evaluate teacher and principal practice rubrics based on the criteria outlined in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Such rubrics include those previously placed on the list of “Approved Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics” pursuant to Education Law §3012-c. Rubrics approved under the previous list will be deemed as approved for use under Education Law §3012-d unless disqualified by the Department or withdrawn by the provider. For new rubrics, or updates to rubrics approved under Education Law §3012-c, submissions must be made to this RFQ in order to be approved for use under Education Law §3012-d. All applicants, both new and those with rubrics approved under the previous list, are encouraged to complete and submit Form F to provide supplemental information about how their rubrics align with Education Law §3012-d.

All approved providers who meet the criteria specified in this RFQ will be included in this list. The list will be maintained by NYSED. No funding is directly associated with this application for approval.

The approved list will be updated at least annually. There will be an opportunity for new applicants to demonstrate that their organization meets the requirements on a schedule to be determined and published by NYSED. Providers of teacher and/or principal practice rubric services may also be removed from the list subject to the conditions specified within this RFQ.


1During the September 2015 Board of Regents meeting, Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents was amended to provide for a waiver from the requirement that at least one observation/school visit be conducted by one or more impartial independent trained evaluators selected and trained by the district for rural school districts or school districts with only one registered school pursuant to §100.18 of the Commissioner’s regulations that, due to the size and limited resources of the school district, is unable to obtain an independent evaluator within a reasonable proximity without an undue burden. Where a waiver has been granted, the district must instead conduct such observations/school visits utilizing one or more evaluators selected and trained by the district who are different than the evaluator(s) that conducted the observations/school visits required to be performed by the principal/supervisor or other trained administrator.
Questions

Any questions concerning this RFQ must be emailed to: RubricRFQ@nysed.gov. Answers to questions received by October 21 will be posted no later than November 4. Thereafter, questions and responses will be posted on a quarterly basis. The submitted questions and responses will be made available on the Questions and Answers page.

Date Posted: October 13, 2015

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