K-5 MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS TO INCLUDE EARLY NUMERACY SCREENERS, FORMATIVE BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS, AND INTERVENTION RESOURCES

submission of Early Numeracy Screeners, Formative Benchmark Assessments, or Intervention Resources. This Request for Information (RFI) is not an offer to contract but seeks the submission of Early Numeracy Screeners, Formative Benchmark Assessments, or Intervention Resources from interested providers for the purpose of assisting the Elementary Mathematics Task Force in the provision of recommendations to the State Superintendent of Education and Alabama State Board of Education concerning Early Numeracy Screeners, Formative Benchmark Assessments, and Intervention Resources in accordance with the Alabama Numeracy Act (ANA). This RFI is not an offer to contract but seeks the submission of proposals from interested vendors which may form the basis for negotiation of a contract. Vendors chosen through this RFI process may be included on an ALSDE-approved product list to be published. Said list will remain in effect through July 1, 2027. Any contracts resulting from the approved

intervention list would be between local education agencies (LEAs) and their chosen vendor. Districts will receive funds to offset the cost of their purchase of one of the approved systems based on legislative appropriations. Specific terms and requirements in this RFI may be waived or modified by the state of Alabama as it deems necessary and appropriate. The state has no liability for any costs incurred by a vendor for the preparation and production of a proposal or for any work performed prior to the issuance of a recommendation. The ALSDE reserves the right to reject all proposals and to solicit additional proposals if that is determined to be in the best interests of the State of Alabama. Specific Disqualifier for Review The ALSDE reserves the right to reject any or all proposals that are deemed to be non-responsive, late in submission, or unsatisfactory in any way. If a vendor’s submission does not meet all the stated non- negotiables, the ALSDE shall not review the vendor submission. This RFI aligns with the Alabama Numeracy Act, which states that the state of Alabama hereby terminates all plans, programs, activities, efforts, and expenditures relative to the implementation of the educational initiative commonly referred to as the Common Core State Standards. Therefore, any references to Common Core Standards in the proposal shall result in immediate rejection. https://alsde-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/kanderson1_alsde_edu/EX8imXx20C1ElO1Fck6mjhcB6PnBLCzoGfoRxTo7Px0eQQ?e=4ETYMW https://alsde-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/kanderson1_alsde_edu/EX8imXx20C1ElO1Fck6mjhcB6PnBLCzoGfoRxTo7Px0eQQ?e=4ETYMW https://alsde-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/kanderson1_alsde_edu/EX8imXx20C1ElO1Fck6mjhcB6PnBLCzoGfoRxTo7Px0eQQ?e=4ETYMW 3 Anticipated Timeline Vendor Questions Due to ALSDE March 15, 2024 ALSDE Responses Due to Vendors March 22, 2024 Proposal Submission Deadline April 19, 2024 SECTION 2: EARLY NUMERACY SCREENER, FORMATIVE BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT, AND INTERVENTION RESOURCES SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Section 2.1 Scope of Vendor's Work and Responsibilities: The Elementary Mathematics Task Force requests submission of Early Numeracy Screeners, Formative Benchmark Assessments, and Intervention Resources to be reviewed by the Elementary Mathematics Task Force and the ALSDE.