DLM Alignment Study

Location: Kansas
Posted: May 6, 2026
Due: Jun 5, 2026
Agency: University of Kansas
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No: 3125984
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Bid Information

Type Request for Proposal
Status Issued
Number 3125984 (DLM Alignment Study)
Issue Date & Time 5/6/2026 04:00:01 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time 6/5/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date 5/22/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes
Greetings!
Please start your review of the DLM Alignment Study by first reading the RF P Snapshot located in the Attachments tab.  The RFP Snapshot provides high level details about our evaluation including the product/service category, RFP timeline, and evaluation criteria.  Next, you should read the RFP Scope of Work and the RFP Instructions, which are also located in the Attachments section.
After you review those materials, prepare your submission by working through each tab from left-to-right here in Euna Procurement, powered by Ion Wave . Most responses to this RFP will be addressed in the Attributes tab. However, key milestones can be found in the Activities tab and any requested documentation should be uploaded in the Response Attachments tab.
Please Note: All required (i.e. red-starred) fields must be completed to successfully submit a bid.
Questions about the commodity, requirements, or the evaluation process itself should be directed to the assigned Procurement Officer identified in the Bid Contact Info area.
However, should you run into any technical (system) challenges or have problems registering as a supplier in ION WAVE during normal business hours, you can contact Rob Kottenbrock at rob.kottenbrock@ku.edu. After hours, you can contact ION WAVE at 844-226-3862 Listen to the prompts to connect with your Ion Wave team - Option 1, then 2, or support.ionwave@eunasolutions.com with your technical questions. Please note: Neither Rob, nor ION WAVE can address questions about the commodity, requirements, or process.
Thank you for your interest in participating in this evaluation and good luck!
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Contact Information
Name
Address 1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Strong Hall, Room 232
Lawrence, KS 66045 USA
Phone (785) 864-2466
Fax
Email mike.adams@ku.edu
Bid Documents
Document name Format
Bid Invitation
Acrobat / PDF BINVAVL 9347885
Bid Attachments
File Name Description File Size
Solicitation Instructions.pdf
Please refer to this file for instructions on submitting a proposal. 263 KB 346587 6802657
KU-146a Rev 02-25 (KU Purchasing) FINAL 4907-4428-5212 v.1.pdf
State of Kansas Contractual Provisions 158 KB 346587 6520243
Supplier Travel & Expense Reimbursement Addendum.pdf
Supplier Travel & Expense Reimbursement Addendum 142 KB 346587 6051980
Jayhawk Community Partners Attachment.pdf
Info about the Jayhawk Community Partners program 125 KB 346587 6051921
DLM Science Alignment SOW.docx

Attachment: DLM Science Phase 2 Alignment Study – Statement of Work

This attachment provides the detailed Statement of Work (SOW) for the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Science Phase 2 Alignment Study. It describes the scope, objectives, and requirements for an external alignment study of DLM Science assessment items and testlets across elementary, middle, and high school grade bands.

The SOW outlines the purpose of the study, background on the DLM Science assessment system, required supplier qualifications, alignment study design expectations, panelist recruitment and procedures, analysis and reporting requirements, project milestones, deliverables, and schedule constraints. The resulting alignment evidence will support participating states’ U.S. Department of Education Peer Review submissions.

Suppliers should review this attachment carefully, as it defines the required services, deliverables, timelines, and proposal requirements for this solicitation.

37 KB 346587 7383403
DLM Science_RFP for phase 2 alignment study.docx

Attachment: DLM Science Phase 2 Alignment Study – Request for Proposals

This attachment contains the complete Request for Proposals (RFP) for conducting an external alignment study of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Science assessments. The RFP describes the background, purpose, scope of work, and proposal requirements for evaluating the alignment of DLM Science assessment items and testlets to their associated linkage level descriptors across grade bands 3–5, 6–8, and high school.

The document outlines the DLM assessment design, including Essential Elements, linkage levels, cognitive process dimensions, and testlet structure, and specifies expectations for alignment study design, panelist qualifications and training, implementation procedures, analysis, and reporting. It also details required deliverables, proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and a tentative project timeline.

Responses to this solicitation must conform to the requirements and assumptions described in this attachment. The resulting study will provide evidence to support participating states’ U.S. Department of Education Peer Review submissions for the DLM Science Assessment System.

733 KB 346587 7383405
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