Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148-4906 Main Telephone: (781) 338-3000 TTY: N.E.T. Relay 1-800-439-2370 EVALUATION CRITERIA SCORECARD Agency Staff use only (This document will be used to evaluate all responses submitted to this Solicitation) Updated April 2013 Name of Bidder: Name of Reviewer(s): Date Reviewed: Required Qualifications Criteria (Bidder must receive a “yes” on all the following criteria to move on to the next evaluation section) Three (3) years experience in providing large-scale, high-stakes testing programs No Yes Organizational capacity to deliver the program described in RFR at over 30 state testing centers by January 2014 No Yes Scoring rubric: Outstanding: Application materials is complete, suggest exemplary qualifications, providing compelling, clear, and well-documented evidence of expertise. Excellent: Application materials are complete and suggest solid qualifications, providing clear and well-documented evidence of expertise. Very Good: Application materials are complete and suggest adequate qualifications, providing clear evidence of expertise. Good: Evidence of expertise or qualification in some areas is unclear or unsubstantiated by supporting documentation. Some required elements are missing. Satisfactory: Little evidence of qualification. Many required elements are missing. Unsatisfactory: Qualifications is not applicable to request; elements missing / non-responsive to request. Document Number: 14ACLAS1 Score Unsatisfactory 0 pts Score Satisfactory 1 pt Score Good 2 pts Score Very Good 3 pts Score Excellent 4 pts Score Outstanding 5 pts Multiplier Points Awarded (Score 0–5 x Multiplier) Maximum Points Available (5 x Multiplier) Additional Evaluation Criteria: Test Content and Forms The bidder provides an overall description of the assessment including subject area tests and alignment with the CCSS, a description of the item development process, and the use of constructed-response items. The test decription includes information on the numbers and types of test forms available, the length of subject-area tests, the availablity of the test in languages other than English, and the availability of alternate versions of test forms for individuals who require certain accommodations (e.g., Braille, large print, audio, etc.). (x2) 10 Test Accommodations The bidder addresses compliance with ADA and includes a plan and process for providing accommodations.The bidder describes the information and application materials for individuals with disabilities including accommodation guidelines for advocates, diagnosticians, and candidates for accommodations. The bidder describes in detail the available accommodatons for both PBT and CBT. The bidder describes a review and decision process for accommodation eligibilty. (x2) 10 Test Delivery Systems CBT The bidder includes a description of the computer-based test and provides detailed (x5) 25 information about the required operating system and software needs. The bidder describes in detail the computer skills and knowledge needed by the examinees. The bidder describes how all the data from the test administration platform will be gathered, how the items will be scored and how the scores will be summed to determin a passing score. The bidder provides a time frame on result turnaround including scoring the writing requirement. The bidder describes how data and test results will be transferred daily in an encrypted format to the Department. PBT The bidder describes in detail the roles of the vendor, the test centers, and the Department in the shipping, storage, and handling of secure test materials for paper-based tests. The bidder desctibes in detail the method by which completed answer sheets will be scored, including the roles of the vendor, the test centers and the Department in the scoring process. The bidder describes the materials and equiptment that will be needed by the test centers and/or the Department to perform their roles in the scoring process. The bidder describes the process and timetable by which scores will be reported to the Examinees. The bidder describes how data and test results will be transferred daily in an encrypted format to the Department. Scoring and Reporting The bidder describes how tests will be scored, who will score constructed-response/writing components of the test, how the test will be normed, how the tests will be equated (linked from year to year), and how the ESE can be assured that the results of the test are a reliable measure for determining whether to award adults and out-of-school youth a Certificate of High School Equivalency. (x3) 15 Preparation Materials, Training, and Assistance The bidder describes the availability of preparation materials, including practice tests, and any related professional development for adult education programs. The bidder describes training for testing center staff and ESE staff regarding technical aspects of test administration and accommodations and assistance and support that will be available related to testing issues. The bidder also describes procedures and guidelines to ensure the integrity of the tests and the testing (x3) 15 process. Security and Test Center Procedures The bidder describes all procedures that will be put in place to ensure the integrity of the tests and the testing process, including but not limited to the qualifications of test center personnel, verification of the eligiblity and identiy of examinees, test room supervision, and recordkeeping. The bidder describes how testing materials and confidential information and data will be kept secure at all times. The bidder must agree to adhere to all relevant federal and state laws regarding the confidentiality of information regarding individuals and security protocols for handling testing materials. (x3) 15 Costs/Budget All costs associated with test development, registration, administration, training, materials, scoring, reporting, and any other program activities, including retests, must be covered by fees collected from examinees. The bidder provides sufficient information in the budget to show how the fee schedule will support testing program costs. The bidder describes the process of collecting the test fees and any other proposed fees. (x5) 25 Preferred Qualification The bidder has experience providing largescale, high-stakes testing programs for out-ofschool youth and/or adults. The bidder has demonstrated the adherence of its tests and testing programs to the AERA et al. (1999) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. (x1) 5 Supplier Diversity Program Plan meets the guidelines of the program, provided letter between vendor and partner, included copy of approved letter from SDP office for partner. (x3) 15 Total: Comments: 135