City of Boston - BPS Language Proficiency Testing - ev00018068 (2026)
City of BostonCity · Boston, MA- Due
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mary Skipper
- (617) 635-9000
The 30-second brief
Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks a vendor to provide computer-based/online language proficiency assessments in a wide variety of languages, including languages offered through BPS World Language programs (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, German, Italian, ASL, Latin) and the diverse home languages spoken by BPS students. The assessments will provide an equitable and consistent way to measure student language proficiency for multiple district purposes, including the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, World Language credit conferral, and placement in World Language and dual language courses.
WL Proficiency Testing
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Summary
Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks a vendor to provide computer-based/online language proficiency assessments in a wide variety of languages, including languages offered through BPS World Language programs (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, German, Italian, ASL, Latin) and the diverse home languages spoken by BPS students.
The assessments will provide an equitable and consistent way to measure student language proficiency for multiple district purposes, including the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, World Language credit conferral, and placement in World Language and dual language courses.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
WL Proficiency Testing
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Boston?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Mary Skipper.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Boston in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mary Skipper at (617) 635-9000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: WL Proficiency Testing. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.