Clinical and Classroom Assessment Products

The Charlotte County Public Schools (FL) have issued a sole‑source procurement (Bid #2627‑S) to acquire a comprehensive suite of clinical and classroom assessment products from NCS Pearson, Inc. The catalog includes dozens of standardized tests, rating scales, and digital assessment tools covering cognitive, academic, behavioral, and health domains for K‑12 and special‑education populations. Vendors must acknowledge Pearson’s claim as the exclusive U.S. supplier; any challenge must be submitted in writing before the close of the RFI. The bid window opens August 18, 2026 and closes September 3, 2026. No pre‑bid meeting or site visit is required. The school district will award a single contract to Pearson for the listed products, with delivery and licensing to be arranged through Pearson’s ordering portal. • Sole‑source award to NCS Pearson, Inc. for a full catalog of assessment instruments • Bid period: Aug 18 – Sep 3 2026 (EDT) • No mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site‑visit • Primary contact: Roger Somerville (Bid Contact) • Products include cognitive ability tests (WAIS‑IV, WMS‑IV), academic achievement tests (WIAT‑III, WIAT‑4), behavioral rating scales (BASC‑3), language assessments (CELF‑5), and numerous specialty tools • Purchases to be made via Pearson’s online ordering system; schools must submit purchase orders or use ACH payment details provided • Contract likely covers multi‑year licensing/updates for digital assessments, though exact term not stated.