Assessment Software RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities
See emerging pre-RFP opportunities from public-sector buyers this week based on contract renewal timing, meetings and job changes, and paired with verified contact info.
- The school board reviewed Urban Collab recommendations on MTSS, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and addressing the proficiency gap for students with disabilities.
- A crew of 92 staff developed a three-year action plan prioritizing MTSS, collaborative time, and professional learning systems, with a smaller group of 20 tracking implementation.
- The district will begin sending MAP math assessment reports home to families, a new systematic approach after years of giving the assessments without such sharing.
- Staff are evaluating current data tools and dashboards to ensure they support the new MTSS framework, with academic…
This contract outlines the agreement between Santa Rosa City Schools and Curriculum Associates, LLC for the provision of Ellevation Legacy subscriptions and professional learning services. The contract, identified by number 0000148, has an effective start date of August 1, 2026, and an end date of July 31, 2027. The total investment for these services, as detailed in Quote Q-42097, amounts to $88,641.00.
- The Virginia Board of Education is finalizing local alternative assessment guidelines that add independent double scoring of at least 15% of responses and new public reporting requirements.
- VSSLC reported that about 63 of Virginia's 132 divisions use the permissive local alternative assessment for high school EOCCs, spanning every region.
- A division leader noted spending about $12,000 annually to ensure no teacher scores their own students' work, with costs expected to rise if additional scoring is required.
- VSBA and VSSLC asked the board to delay the new scoring and reporting requirements to the 2027-2028 school year, citing…
- Fairfax County Public Schools is piloting predictive common assessments with the District Management Group, a Harvard affiliate, to improve internal assessments and reduce testing time.
- Staff acknowledged that internal common assessments have been difficult to develop with predictive value for end-of-course outcomes, driving the pilot.
- A board member voiced concern about the large number of assessments reducing instructional time, prompting discussion of shorter-cycle, more informative assessments.
- Staff noted that internal assessments are part of MTSS and that assessment banks help determine if interventions produce student…
This document outlines an approved purchase of iReady and Toolbox products and services from Curriculum Associates by Okaloosa Co SD for a total of $296,175.00. The subscription term is from July 20, 2026, to July 19, 2027. The purchase, approved on July 13, 2026, is exempt under 6A-1.012(11)(b) and will be funded from the General Fund, Project 6023 Reading.
This document is a quote from Curriculum Associates to Coastal Empire Montessori Cs for educational programs and services including i-Ready, Teacher Toolbox, Professional Learning, and i-Ready Partner Services, totaling $19,532.00. The implementation is set to begin in the 2025-2026 school year, with professional learning sessions expiring two years after the implementation year. The quote, identified by ID 392131.4, also outlines shipping, payment terms, and refers to i-Ready Terms and Conditions of Use.
This document is a quote from Curriculum Associates to Coastal Empire Montessori Cs for educational programs and services including i-Ready, Teacher Toolbox, Professional Learning, and i-Ready Partner Services, totaling $19,532.00. The implementation is set to begin in the 2025-2026 school year, with professional learning sessions expiring two years after the implementation year. The quote, identified by ID 392131.4, also outlines shipping, payment terms, and refers to i-Ready Terms and Conditions of Use.
How to use pre-RFP signals
1. Shape the requirement
When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.
2. Time your outreach
Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.
3. Arm your SDRs
Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.
FAQs
What is a pre-RFP signal for assessment software?
A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a assessment software purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.
How early does Starbridge detect assessment software demand?
Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.
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This document comprises a quote from Curriculum Associates to Oglethorpe Charter MS for i-Ready products and services, totaling $23,970.00, with implementation starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, it includes an Addendum to the Terms and Conditions between Curriculum Associates, LLC and the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education, dated December 4, 2024. This Addendum modifies indemnity clauses, choice of law, and incorporates the school district's mandatory master terms for data access and sharing.
This document is a price quote (Quote ID: 413392.1) from Curriculum Associates to Indian Trail ES for i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction, Professional Learning, and i-Ready Partners Services. The quote, dated March 14, 2025, is valid until December 31, 2025, and details an implementation starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The total cost for all products and services is $28,570.00. The document includes detailed product breakdowns, service descriptions, COVID-19 policies for professional learning, ordering information, shipping and payment terms, and references to external terms of service and an internal return policy.
This document is a Data Privacy Agreement between Jefferson County Public Schools and Curriculum Associates, LLC, effective September 25, 2024, through September 26, 2027. It establishes the terms for data sharing, protection, and use of student information, ensuring compliance with privacy laws like FERPA. Curriculum Associates provides i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction Math and Reading Site Software. The agreement details responsibilities for data ownership, access, security, and disposition, with annual payments not exceeding $30,075 per fiscal year, determined by individual school purchase orders.
- The school board reviewed Urban Collab recommendations on MTSS, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and addressing the proficiency gap for students with disabilities.
- A crew of 92 staff developed a three-year action plan prioritizing MTSS, collaborative time, and professional learning systems, with a smaller group of 20 tracking implementation.
- The district will begin sending MAP math assessment reports home to families, a new systematic approach after years of giving the assessments without such sharing.
- Staff are evaluating current data tools and dashboards to ensure they support the new MTSS framework, with academic baselines already in place.
- The district is shifting from subjective referrals to more data-based processes for determining which students need interventions or services.
This contract outlines the agreement between Santa Rosa City Schools and Curriculum Associates, LLC for the provision of Ellevation Legacy subscriptions and professional learning services. The contract, identified by number 0000148, has an effective start date of August 1, 2026, and an end date of July 31, 2027. The total investment for these services, as detailed in Quote Q-42097, amounts to $88,641.00.
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Ranked buyers with active assessment software demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.
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Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.
