State of Maine Department of Education in coordination with the National Association of State Procurement Officials PROPOSAL COVER PAGE RFP # 201210412 MULTI-STATE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE Bidder’s Organization Name: CTL Chief Executive - Name/Title: Erik Stromquist / COO Tel: 800.642.3087 x 212 Fax: 503.641.5586 E-mail: [email protected] Headquarters Street Address: 3460 NW Industrial St. Headquarters City/State/Zip: Portland, OR 97210 (provide information requested below if different from above) Lead Point of Contact for Proposal - Name/Title: Michael Mahanay / GM, Sales & Marketing Tel: 800.642.3087 x 205 Fax: 503.641.5586 E-mail: [email protected] Street Address: 3460 NW Industrial St. City/State/Zip: Portland, OR 97219 Proposed Cost: $294/yr. The proposed cost listed above is for reference purposes only, not evaluation purposes. In the event that the cost noted above does not match the Bidder’s detailed cost proposal documents, then the information on the cost proposal documents will take precedence. This proposal and the pricing structure contained herein will remain firm for a period of 180 days from the date and time of the bid opening. No personnel on the multi-state Sourcing Team or any other involved state agency participated, either directly or indirectly, in any activities relating to the preparation of the Bidder’s proposal. No attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal. The undersigned is authorized to enter into contractual obligations on behalf of the above-named organization. To the best of my knowledge all information provided in the enclosed proposal, both programmatic and financial, is complete and accurate at the time of submission. 1/9/2012 Michael Mahanay, GM, Sales & Marketing Authorized Signature Date Name and Title (Typed) Response to: RFP # 201210412 MULTI-STATE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE Prepared for: State of Maine Department of Education in coordination with the National Association of State Procurement Officials CTL | Multi‐State Learning Tec hnology Initiative Proposal Page 2 of 181 Table of Contents PROPOSAL COVER PAGE ......................................................................................................... 1 Section I Organization Qualifications and Experience ................................................................. 8 1. Description of the Organization ................................................................................................ 8 2. Organizational Description and Qualifications ......................................................................... 9 a. List the location of the Bidder’s corporate headquarters. Also, describe the current or proposed location where services will be provided or from which the contract will be managed. .................................................................................................................................. 9 b. Attach documentation of any applicable licensure requirements (or any specific credentials required). ............................................................................................................... 9 c. Attach a certificate of insurance on a standard Acord form (or the equivalent) evidencing the Bidder’s general liability, professional liability, and any other relevant liability insurance policies that might be associated with this contract. .................................. 9 3. Organizational Experience ...................................................................................................... 10 4. Description of Experience with Similar Projects .................................................................... 12 a. Provide a description of five projects that occurred within the past five years which reflect experience and expertise needed in performing the functions described in the “Scope of Services” portion of this RFP. For each of the five examples provided, acontact person from the client organization involved should be listed, along with that person’s telephone number and email address. Please note that contract history with the any states on the Sourcing Team, whether positive or negative, may be considered in rating proposals even if not provided by the Bidder. ................................................................................................... 12 Section II Specifications of Work to be Performed .................................................................... 16 1. Scope of Work ....................................................................................................................... 16 1.1. Bidder Response to Service Specifications and Requirements ............................................... 16 2. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 16 2.1. Maine Education Strategic Plan .............................................................................................. 18 3. Scope of Procurement: Learning Technology Wireless Classroom Solution ....................... 18 3.1. Maine Scope of Procurement .................................................................................................. 18 3.2. Hawaii Scope of Procurement ................................................................................................ 19 4. Services Provided By Other Entities ..................................................................................... 19 4.1. Building Preparedness ............................................................................................................ 20 4.2. Connectivity and Adequate Bandwidth to Each School Building .......................................... 20 4.3. Home Access to the Internet ................................................................................................... 20 4.4. Content, Assessment, and Integration ..................................................................................... 20 4.5. Primary Research Databases ................................................................................................... 21 4.6. Program Evaluation and Assessment ...................................................................................... 21 5. Participation by Schools ........................................................................................................ 21 5.1.1. Maine school participation .............................................................................................. 21 5.1.2. Hawaii school participation ............................................................................................. 23 5.1.3. Vermont school participation .......................................................................................... 23 5.2. Opt-in ...................................................................................................................................... 23 5.2.1. Maine Opt-in ........................................................................................................... 24 CTL | Multi‐State Learning Tec hnology Initiative Proposal Page 3 of 181 5.2.2. Hawaii Opt-in.......................................................................................................... 24 5.2.3. Vermont Opt-in ....................................................................................................... 24 5.3. Full Deployment ..................................................................................................................... 24 5.3.1. Maine Deployment.................................................................................................. 24 5.3.2. Hawaii Deployment ................................................................................................ 25 5.3.3. Vermont Deployment .............................................................................................. 25 6. Personal Computing Device & Software Applications ......................................................... 25 6.1.1. Maine Participating Users ....................................................................................... 25 6.1.2. Hawaii Participating Users ..................................................................................... 26 6.1.3. Vermont Participating Users ................................................................................... 26 6.2. Device Quantities .................................................................................................................... 26 6.2.1. Teachers and Staff ................................................................................................... 26 6.3. Students ................................................................................................................................... 27 6.3.1. Maine Students ........................................................................................................ 28 6.3.2. Hawaii Students ...................................................................................................... 29 6.3.3. Vermont Students.................................................................................................... 30 6.4. Students with Disabilities ....................................................................................................... 31 6.5. Device Functional Requirements ............................................................................................ 31 6.5.1. Assessment Compatibility