How to bid on Growth Analysis of ILEARN and ACCESS ELP Data for Indiana Education

What the Indiana Department of Education is buying

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is seeking a vendor to conduct growth analyses for ILEARN and ACCESS assessments. This work is required to meet statutory requirements under ESSA Sec. 1111(c)-(d) and IC 20-31-8-4(a).

The selected vendor will provide technical expertise, methodological continuity, and quality assurance to generate reliable growth measures. This includes growth, growth-to-standard, and English learner proficiency metrics. The vendor will also communicate complex analytical decisions to state leadership and coordinate with the current vendor to ensure continuity.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline to submit a response for this opportunity is August 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with expertise in educational assessment, data analysis, and growth modeling. Vendors should have the technical capability to perform rigorous growth analyses and ensure data quality. Experience in coordinating with state agencies and other vendors is also beneficial.

How to access and respond to this solicitation

To view the solicitation documents, you can click the "View original source" link. For most Indiana bids, this will directly download the bid's document package, which is a ZIP file containing the notice, specifications, and forms. No account is needed to view these documents.

If the link opens Indiana’s "Current Business Opportunities" list instead, you will need to find the specific solicitation by its Event ID: 007000000087901. To submit a response, you must first register in Indiana’s separate Supplier Portal. Registration is free. Once registered, you can submit your response before the stated deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly demonstrate your firm's technical expertise in educational assessment and advanced statistical analysis, particularly in growth modeling. Highlight your experience with ILEARN and ACCESS assessments if applicable, or similar large-scale state assessment programs.

Emphasize your quality assurance processes and your ability to maintain methodological continuity, especially when working with incumbent vendors. Provide examples of how you have effectively communicated complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders or state leaders in previous projects. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all statutory requirements mentioned in the solicitation.