Proposed Contract with NCS Pearson, Inc. to contract CW103084

MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR

January 21, 2026

The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004

Dear Chairman Mendelson:

Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1 -
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. M0014 to contract CW103084 with NCS Pearson, Inc. (Pearson) to
exercise option year three in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,093,242. The period of performance
is from February 21, 2026, through February 20, 2027.

Under the proposed modification, Pearson will continue to provide item development, test
development, test administration, scoring, psychometric services, and the management of a
technical advisory committee for the statewide assessments in English languag e arts/literacy and
mathematics to District students in grades 3-8 and high school, and science in grades 5 and 8 and
high school biology.

My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your
staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202)
724-8759.

I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this modification.

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowser

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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement

Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Option Year Contract)

(A) Contract Number: CW103084
Modification No. M0014

Proposed Contractor: NCS Pearson, Inc. (Pearson)

Contract Amount Not-to-exceed (NTE) $4,093,242

Term of Contract: February 21, 2026, through February 20, 2027
(Option Year Three)

Type of Contract: Requirements contract

(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:

Base Period Amount: NTE $4,093,242
Council Approval: CA25-0035

Option Period One Amount: NTE $4,618,242
Council Approval: CA25-0577

Option Period Two Amount: NTE $4,753,242
Council Approval: CA26-0009

Option Period Three Amount: NTE $4,093,242

(C) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):

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The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates Pearson is current with its District taxes.

(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funding is consistent with the applicable
financial plan and budget.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: December 2, 2025 L0015280632Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***0527
Case ID: 18780687

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
NCS PEARSON INC
5601 GREEN VALLEY DR
BLOOMINGTON MN 55437-1099

Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov

COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
Office of the Agency Fiscal Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman
Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FR
OM: Keith Fletcher
Agency Fiscal Officer
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
DATE December 4, 2025
SUBJECT: NCS PEARSON Test Administration, ELA, Math, and Science - Contract #CW103084
The contract value and period of performance is NTE $4,093,242.00 from 02/21/26 through 02/20/2027.
Th
e Office of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia hereby certifies that the sum of $4,093,242.00 is included
in the district’s budget and financial plan to fund the FY26 contract with NCS PEARSON. This is option year 3 of the Test
Administration, ELA, Math, and Science. This contract will be starting February 21, 2026, through February 20, 2027, to
administer the assessments to students. This memorandum certifies the amount of $4,093,242.00 is available for this contract.
$1,893,242.00 will be taken from the FY26 Budge t and $2,200,000.00 will be taken from FY27 Budget when funds become
available in DIFS.
Vendor: NCS PEASRSON Contract #: #CW103084
Fiscal Year 2026 Funding: 02/21/26 – 09/30/2026
Agency DIFS
Fund
DIFS
Cost
Center
DIFS
Program
DIFS
Account Project Award Subtask Task Amount
GD0 4020002 40211 400343 7132001 200543 2002740 17 .04 $1,893,242.00
FY 2026 Contract Total: $1,893,242.00
Ven
dor: NCS PEASRSON Contract #: #CW103084
Fiscal Year 2027 Funding: 10/01/26 – 02/20/27.
Agency DIFS
Fund
DIFS
Cost
Center
DIFS
Program
DIFS
Account Project Award Subtask Task Amount
GD0 4020002 40212 400344 7132001 200543 2002741 18 .102 $2,200,000.00
FY 2027 Contract Total: $2,200,000.00
Total Contract Value $4,093,242.00
Sh
ould you have any questions, please contact Gregory Baldwin, Budget Analyst at Gregory.Baldwin@dc.gov.

MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW103084 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption

M0014

February 21, 2026

Statewide Assessments
Administration
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 700 South
Washington, D.C. 20001

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Division of Data, Assessment and Research
1050 First Street, NE, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code)
NCS Pearson, Inc.
5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437
Attn: Cynthia Galindo Pagan
Phone: (319) 321-4618
Email: cynthia.galindo@pearson.com

9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

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10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

CW103084

Code

Facility

10B. Dated (See Item 13)
2/21/2023
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning _________ copies of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO
BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION
OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or
telegram makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR Chapter 36 Section 3601.2
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A.

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B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data
etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, and Section 3601.3.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return ___ copy to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Pursuant to 27 DCMR § 2008 ("Exercise of Options") and 27 DCMR § 3601.3(c) ("unilateral contract modification"),
this contract is hereby modified as follows:

A. In accordance with Contract No. CW103084, Section F.2 "Option to Extend the term of the Contract", the
District of Columbia hereby exercises option year three of the contract. The period of performance is from
February 21, 2026, through February 20, 2027.

B. The pricing shall be in accordance with Section B.3.4 - Option Year Three. The total contract amount for
option year three is NTE $4,093,242. Services to be performed are subject to the issuance of a task order
and purchase order.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name of Contracting Officer

Carla Franson
15B. Name of Contractor

(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed

16B. District of Columbia

(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed