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USBE updates ADs on contracts: DLM extension approved, MGT amendment approved; WIDA and DLI procurements unresolved
Summary
The Utah State Board of Education reported a DLM contract extension and an AI contract amendment with MGT approved at the June board meeting and told ADs that a WIDA contract is expected in August while a contested DLI procurement remains under third-party review.
State assessment staff briefed assessment directors on recent contract activity and two pending procurements that could affect test delivery next school year.
Actions reported from the June board meeting Staff said the board approved a DLM contract extension and an AI contract amendment with consulting firm MGT. Details about contract terms and dollar amounts were not specified in the AD meeting transcript; staff presented these actions as background information for ADs.
WIDA contract status Staff said a WIDA contract did not appear on the June board consent calendar. They reported the state has arrangements in place for summer operations and expects to bring the WIDA contract to the August board meeting.
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) procurement contest Staff reported that a new vendor had been selected in the recent DLI RFP process but that a vendor contested the procurement decision. The procurement matter was forwarded to a third-party procurement review group; that group has up to 30 days to review. State staff described two possible paths: - Proceed with the selected new vendor and begin training and platform transition, or - Seek an extension of the existing contract with the current vendor for an additional year to avoid disruption while the procurement review is resolved.
Staff said they expect to meet with the superintendency to discuss next steps and hoped the third-party review would conclude earlier than the full 30-day window. They did not announce changes to DLI administration dates at the time of the AD meeting.
Technology and device notes relevant to contracts and platforms State staff also reminded ADs about a forthcoming technology update affecting testing platforms (Chromebook kiosk mode will be discontinued and TestNav will release a new Chrome web app; districts must update device settings via the Google Admin Console). Staff said the change should reduce licensing costs tied to Chromebook kiosk/enterprise modes.
Ending: Staff asked districts to monitor procurement updates and vendor notifications and said details will be shared as soon as procurement review and contract decisions are complete.
