Proposed Contract with Curriculum Associates, LLC to Contract No. GAGA-2026-C-0049

MURIELBOWSERMAYOR
May1,2026
Honorable PhilMendelson
Chairman
Councilof theDistrictof Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 PennsylvaniaAvenue, NW, Suite504
Washington,DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuantto section451 of the Districtof Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. OfficialCode § 1-
204.51)and section202of theProcurementPracticesReform Actof 2010 (D.C. OfficialCode §
2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationand approvalby theCouncilofthe Districtof Columbia is
proposed ContractNo. GAGA-2026-C-0049 with Curriculum Associates,LLC intheamount of
$1,500,219.40.The periodof performanceisfrom September 1,2026,throughAugust 31,2027.
Undertheproposedcontract,CurriculumAssociates,LLCwillprovideaccesstothei-ReadyOnlineEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMathDiagnosticAssessmentPlatformforallDistrictofColumbiaPublicSchools(DCPS)K-8thgradesstudents,DCPSschoolpersonnel,and
designatedDCPScentralservicespersonnel.
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposedcontract.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaffcontactLaVetaHilton,DeputyChiefProcurementOfficer,DCPS,at(202)442-5136.
Ilook forwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationof this proposedcontract.
Sincerely,

M
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Public Schools

Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Standard and Option Year)
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(A) Contract Number GAGA-2026-C-0049
Proposed Contractor: Curriculum Associates, LLC
Contract Amount: $1,500,219.40
Term of Contract: September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027
Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price Contract
Source Selection Method: Exempt from Competition

(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and
for each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods
differs from the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for
the difference:

Not applicable

(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and
any significant program changes reflected in the proposed Contract:

The contractor shall provide an online, Reading and Math Diagnostic Assessment and
Instruction system (i-Ready) that provides real-time information to teachers and allows for
adjustments in teaching and learning as well as aggregated data at the district l evel in
specified formats. The contractor will be providing access to the i-Ready® platform to K-
8th grades DCPS students, school personnel, and designated Central Services personnel.
Platform access includes the ability to administer i-Ready® Reading and i-Ready® Math
assessments, analyze assessment data using reporting features, respond to student learning
needs by implementing i-Ready Instruction in both Reading and Math, and deliver student
intervention instruction using i -Ready Math Teacher Toolbox, as well as a suite of
resources, supports, and services.

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(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and
the evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance
components:

This procurement is exempt from competition in accordance with D.C. Official Code 2-
354.13 (4,8), Section 413, 27 DCMR, Section 1703; number (4) Copyrighted or patented
materials, including technical pamphlets, published books, maps, and testing or
instructional materials; provided, that the materials are purchased directly from the owner
of the copyright or patent; and (8) Maintenance and support of existing software and
technology to the extent that the creator of the intellectual property is still protected and is
the only source of the maintenance and support of the existing software and technology.

(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the C ontract, including
whether the protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the
protestor, or voluntary corrective action by the district . Include the identity of the
protestor, the grounds alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the
district as a result of the protest:

There are no protests pending.

(F) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current
government or private sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the
proposed contract:

For 50 years Curriculum Associates, LLC has been united around one common purpose –
to make classrooms better places for teachers and students. Curriculum Associates
assessment and instruction programs are backed by the industry’s most practical and
applicable research. Every program they provide starts with an extensive research base,
and they then engage in a constant cycle of research, review, and improvement. The result
is a suite of programs proven to help DCPS students succeed. Curriculum Associates, in
partnership with the Educational Research Institute of America (ERIA), collected data
across the country to study the relationship between the i-Ready Diagnostic and leading
national and state assessments for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathema tics.
Correlations between i -Ready and consortium and state assessments consistently exceed
established benchmarks in education. According to Dunn and Bradstreet Comprehensive
Report, the Contractor is financially sound and has met

(G) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small,
Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of
2005, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq . (“Act”), including a
certification that the subcontracting plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act
and the dollar volume of the portion of the Contract to be subcontracted, expressed
both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total contract amount:

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DCPS received a waiver of D.C. Official Code § 2 -218.02 (9A) (A) from the Department
of Small and Local Business Development.

(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:

Curriculum Associates’ performance will be regularly and routinely monitored by DCPS.
The expected outcome of the proposed contract is for Curriculum Associates to provide
DCPS with i-Ready Diagnostic and Assessment Platform.

(I) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the district pursuant to the
Contract prior to its submission to the Council for approval:

None

(J) A certification that the proposed C ontract 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 DCPS agency fiscal officer has certified 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. A certification of funding is attached and dated April 1, 2026.

(K) A certification that the Contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the district:

The Office of the Attorney General has reviewed and approved the proposed contract for
legal sufficiency. The proposed contractor has no pending legal claims against the District.

(L) A certification 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):

According to the Citywide Clean Hands Database, the contractor is current with its District
taxes. The Certificate of Clean Hands dated April 15, 2026, is attached.

(M) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes
or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal
government:

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Based on the information provided in the Bidder Offeror Certification form, Curriculum
Associates, LLC has certified that the organization is current with its federal taxes.

(N) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended, D.C. Official Code
§ 2-218.01 et seq.:

Curriculum Associates, LLC is not a certified business enterprise in the District of
Columbia.

(O) Other aspects of the proposed Contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:

None

(P) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the
debarment, and the reasons for debarment:

Curriculum Associates, LLC is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List, or the Office of
Contracts and Procurement Excluded Parties List, dated February 5, 2026

(Q) Any determination and findings issues relating to the Contract’s formation, including
any determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2- 352.05
(privatization contracts):

Determination and Findings for Contractor Responsibility
Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness
Determination and Findings for Competition Exemption

(R) Where the Contract and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
https://dcps.dc.gov/page/doing-business-dcps

(S) Where the original solicitation and any amendments or modifications will be made
available online:
https://dcps.dc.gov/page/doing-business-dcps

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: April 15, 2026 L0016320473Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***4988
Case ID: 18925599

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, LLC
153 RANGEWAY ROAD
NORTH BILLERICA MA 01862

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.
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CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
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COPY
Funding Certification
Division of Contracts and Acquisitions
1200 First Street NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5112/Fax (202) 442-5634
1. Prepared by: Noam Kosofsky
2. Office/School: Office of Teaching and Learning
3. FY26 Funding CertificationPeriod: 9/1/26-8/31/27
4. Summary of Proposed Procurement: Reading and Diagnostic Assessments Platform
5. If contract has been awarded:
x Contractor: Curriculum Associates LLC
x Contract Number: GAGA-2026-C-0049
x Contract Amount: $1,500,219.40
x RK Number:
x PO Number:
Funding Information:
AGENCY
GA0 if DCPS
GD0 if OSSE)
FISCAL
YEAR FUND ACCOUNT PROGRAM COST
CENTER PROJECT AWARD AMOUNT
GA0 FY26 1010001 7132001 400264 40086 0 0 $1,500,219.40
$1,500,219.40
.
I hereby certify that the above referenced contract is within th e appropriated budget authority for the agency and is consistent
with the financial plan and budget adopted in accordance with DC Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02 for the District of
Columbia Public Schools for the applicable period of performance. The funding obligation for Fiscal Year 2026 is subject to
Congressional approval.
Name Date
DCPS Agency Fiscal Officer/Budget Officer
1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202. 442. 5885 | F 202. 442. 5026 | dcps.dc.gov
essional approval.
Name
3/3/26
400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB

Commercial Division

UPDATED MEMORANDUM

TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs

FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section

DATE: April 10, 2026

SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Action for English Language Arts and Math
Diagnostic Assessment Platform
Contract Number: GAGA-2026-C-0049
Contractor: Curriculum Associates, LLC
Proposed Contract Amount: Estimated $1,500,219.40
___________________________________________________________________________

This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced Contract and that we have
found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to
call me at (202) 724-4018.

______________________________
Robert Schildkraut

NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND/OR SERVICES
Page No. 1 of 30 pages
ISSUED BY: Office of Fiscal Strategy Contracts and Acquisitions Division
ADDRESS: 1200 First Street, NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
CONTRACT NO: GAGA-2026-C-0049 SOLICITATION NO: N/A
PROGRAM OFFICE: Office of Teaching and Learning
CAPTION: K-8th Grades ELA and Math Diagnostic Assessments Platform
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)
PART 1 – The Schedule PART II – Contract Clauses
A Solicitation/Contract Form 1 I Contract Clauses 25-29
B Supplies/Services and Price/Costs 2-5 PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attach
C Description/Specs/Work Statement 6-10 J List of Attachments 30
D Packaging and Marking 10 PART IV – Representations and Instructions
E Inspection and Acceptance 10 K Representations, Certifications and other
Statements of Offerors
NA
F Deliveries or Performance 10-12
G Contract Administration 12-16 L Instrs. Conds., & Notices to Offerors NA
H Special Contract Requirements 16-24 M Evaluation Factors for Award NA
The undersigned offers and agrees that, with respect to all terms and conditions, as negotiated between the offeror and DCPS, and contained herein,
and the provisions of the solicitation, constitutes the Formal Contract.
ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA:
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER: TBD
CONTRACTOR: (Contractor shall not commence performance until the ACCEPTANCE BY THE DISTRICT OFDistrict of Columbia Public Schools has signed this document)
COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
Curriculum Associates, LLC.
Contractor’s Name
Contracting Officer
BY:
Signature of Authorized Representative LaVeta Hilton
Type or Print Name Date
Title
The information contained in the box below is for District of Columbia Public
Date School use only and, in the event of a discrepancy between this information and
the terms of the contract, the contract terms shall take precedence.
153 Rangeway Road, North Billerica, MA 01862
Mailing Address of Contractor
PERIOD OF CONTRACT:
(800)225-0248_ From: September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027
Telephone No.
CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,500,219.40
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SECTION B: CONTRACT TYPE, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST
B.1 The District of Columbia Public Schools (the “District” or “DCPS”), on behalf of the Office of
Teaching and Learning (“OTL”) enters into a contract with Curriculum Associates, LLC
(“Contractor”) to provide an online, English Language Arts (ELA) and Math Diagnostic Assessment
and Instruction system that provides real-time information to teachers and allows for adjustments in
teaching and learning as well as aggregated data at the district level in specified formats. Contractor
shall provide access to i-Ready® platform for the K-8th grades DCPS students, school personnel, and
designated Central Services personnel in accordance with the number of licenses as set forth in the
SOW, Quote #431211.12 dated 12/22/2025 for school year (SY) 26-27 the Quote.

B.2 The District contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract in accordance with 27 DCMR Chapter
24. Optional years will be priced at Contractor’s then-current prices for the applicable year.

B.3 PRICE SCHEDULE – FIRM FIXED PRICE
B.3.1 BASE YEAR (September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027)

Contract Line
Item No.
(CLIN)
Item Description List Price Net Price
0001 K-8 th Grades ELA and Math Diagnostic
Assessments /
$1,633,515.00 $1388,987.90
i-Ready® Licenses - Quote No. 431211.12
0001AA i-Ready Reading Diagnostic
0001AB i-Ready Math Diagnostic
0001AC i-Ready Reading Personalized Instruction
0001AD i-Ready Math Personalized Instruction
0001AE i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox
0001AF i-Ready Partners Implementation Support
(Provisioning, Tech Support, Hosting, Data
Management, Implementation Planning, Data
Reviews, and Check ins)
0002 Toolbox $74,390.00 $63,231.50
0003 Professional Learning $48,000.00 $48,000.00
0004 i-Ready Partners Services $190,000.00 $0.00
List Total: $1,945,905.00`
Savings: $445,685.6 0
Shipping/Tax: $0.0 0
TOTAL: $1,500,219.40
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B.3.2 OPTION YEAR ONE (September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2028)

Contract Line
Item No.
(CLIN)
Item Description List Price Net Price
1001

1001AA
1001AB
1001AC
1001AD
1001AE
1001AF
K-8th Grades ELA and Math Diagnostic
Assessments / -Ready® Licenses

i-Ready Reading Diagnostic
i-Ready Math Diagnostic
i-Ready Reading Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox
i-Ready Partners Implementation Support
(Provisioning, Tech Support, Hosting, Data
Management, Implementation Planning, Data
Reviews, and Check ins)
TBD TBD
1002 Toolbox TBD TBD
1003 Professional Learning TBD TBD
1004 i-Ready Partners Services TBD TBD
Grand Total for B.3.2 TBD

B.3.3 OPTION YEAR TWO (September 1, 2028 through August 31, 2029)

Contract Line
Item No.
(CLIN)
Item Description List Price Net Price
2001

2001AA
2001AB
2001AC
2001AD
2001AE
2001AF
K-8th Grades ELA and Math Diagnostic
Assessments / -Ready® Licenses

i-Ready Reading Diagnostic
i-Ready Math Diagnostic
i-Ready Reading Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox
i-Ready Partners Implementation Support
(Provisioning, Tech Support, Hosting, Data
Management, Implementation Planning, Data
Reviews, and Check ins)
TBD TBD
2002 Toolbox TBD TBD
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2003 Professional Learning TBD TBD
2004 i-Ready Partners Services TBD TBD
Grand Total for B.3.3 TBD

B.3.4 OPTION YEAR THREE (September 1, 2029 through August 31, 2030)

Contract Line
Item No.
(CLIN)
Item Description List Price Net Price
3001

3001AA
3001AB
3001AC
3001AD
3001AE
3001AF
K-8th Grades ELA and Math Diagnostic
Assessments / -Ready® Licenses

i-Ready Reading Diagnostic
i-Ready Math Diagnostic
i-Ready Reading Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox
i-Ready Partners Implementation Support
(Provisioning, Tech Support, Hosting, Data
Management, Implementation Planning, Data
Reviews, and Check ins)
TBD TBD
3002 Toolbox TBD TBD
3003 Professional Learning TBD TBD
3004 i-Ready Partners Services TBD TBD
Grand Total for B.3.4 TBD
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B.3.5 OPTION YEAR FOUR (September 1, 2030 through August 31, 2031)

Contract Line
Item No.
(CLIN)
Item Description List Price Net Price
4001

4001AA
4001AB
4001AC
4001AD
4001AE
4001AF
K-8th Grades ELA and Math Diagnostic
Assessments / -Ready® Licenses

i-Ready Reading Diagnostic
i-Ready Math Diagnostic
i-Ready Reading Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Personalized Instruction
i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox
i-Ready Partners Implementation Support
(Provisioning, Tech Support, Hosting, Data
Management, Implementation Planning, Data
Reviews, and Check ins)
TBD TBD
4002 Toolbox TBD TBD
4003 Professional Learning TBD TBD
4004 i-Ready Partners Services TBD TBD
Grand Total for B.3.5 TBD

*Should DCPS decide to exercise its unilateral option rights for any option year pursuant to section F.2 of this
Contract, the parties agree that prices for each option year will be negotiated and finalized each year at ninety days
prior to the expiration of the Contract; Although option year prices will be negotiated, in no way shall the option year
prices result in prices higher than the Contractor’s list price for the applicable renewal year. *The District may
purchase additional services and customization levels for a fee.
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SECTION C: SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT
C.1 SCOPE:

The District of Columbia Public Schools, Office of Teaching and Learning has a need to purchase an
online, Reading and Math Diagnostic Assessment a nd Instruction system th at provides real-time
information to teachers and allows for adjustments in teaching and learning as well as aggregated data
at the district level in specified formats. The Contractor shall work with OTL to provide access to the
i-Ready® platform to K-8th grade DCPS students, school personnel, and designated Central Services
personnel in accordance with the Quote. Platform access includes the ability to administer i-Ready®
Reading and i-Ready® Math assessments, analyze assessment data using reporting features, respond
to student learning needs by implementing i-Ready In struction in both Reading and Math, and deliver
student intervention instruction using i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox, as well as a suite of resources,
supports, and services.

Curriculum Associates, LLC. shall provide access to the i-Ready platform to administer, analyze, and
respond to both i-Ready Reading a nd i-Ready Math data. Diagnostic assessments are administered to
provide teachers, schools, students, and families with data throughout the year to help target and drive
instruction. Diagnostic assessmen ts, administered three times thr oughout the school year, provide
real-time information to teachers that allows for adjustments in teaching and learning. DCPS requires
that schools administer these asse ssments in grades K-8 throughout the school year to accomplish the
above stated goals. Diagnostic a ssessments ensure that relevant, high quality data is available to
teachers about students’ academic growth in relati on to state standards. This information drives
instructional practices and improvements.

In addition to Diagnostic assessment administra tion, DCPS seeks to provide school leaders and
teachers with the proper tools to analyze and respond to student assessment da ta. Specifically, DCPS
has a need for the Contractor to provide students with a digital in tervention and acceleration program
to support unfinished teaching and learning. This di gital program should be aligned to the Common
Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Hist ory/Social Studies, Science, and
Technical Subjects (CCSSELA) a nd the Common Core State Standa rds of Mathematics (CCSSM)
with an immersive and adaptive experience.
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C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are applicable to this procurement and are hereby incorporated by this
reference:
Item
No.
Document Type Date
1 Common Core State Standards of Mathematics Current
2 Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in
History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Current
3 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”) 2001
4 District of Columbia Learni ng Standards and Guides Current

C.3 DEFINITIONS

These terms when used in this contract have the following meanings:

Clever: a secure automated data transfer platform for student and teacher roster data.

Reports: scheduled diagnostics and instruction.
C.4 BACKGROUND
DCPS has a need for real-time data reporting on a user-friendly platform with various views and
reports available and aggregated data at the district level in specified formats. This requirement will
provide schools with data to help inform instruction and diagnose stude nt progress throughout the
year. In addition, schools will have the option to purchase additional featur es and training on data-
driven practices and planning from standards to help them use assessments effectively and consistently
identify and close gaps in student learning.
Diagnostic assessments are administered to provide teachers, schools, students, and families with data
throughout the year to help target and drive inst ruction. Diagnostic assessme nts, administered three
times throughout the school year, provide real-time information to teachers that allows for
adjustments in teaching and lear ning. DCPS requires that schools administer these assessments in
grades K-8 throughout the school year to accomplish the above stated goals. DCPS has a need for the
contractor to provide students with a digital intervention a nd acceleration program to support
unfinished teaching and learning.

The teachers and students in grades K-8, as sh own on the Quote school administrators and LEAP
leaders will be served by the platform. Central Serv ices personnel, including Senior Leadership, and
members of both the Office of Teaching and Learni ng and Office of Data Systems and Strategy will
also utilize the platform.

Assessment Administration:
The i-Ready Math Diagnostic assessment is required to be administered to K-8th grade students three
times throughout the school year:
1. Beginning of Year (BOY)
2. Middle of Year (MOY)
3. End of Year (EOY)
The i-Ready Reading assessment will be available for administration to K-5 th grade students on the
same BOY, MOY, EOY cadence.
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Assessment Data Analysis: Upon completion of the assessment, Central Serv ices personnel, School
leadership teams, and teachers will use the i-Rea dy platform data analysis reports to determine
instructional next steps for students and monitor growth on aligned standards over the school year.
Reports include, but are not limited to Diagnostic Status, Diagnostic Results, Instructional Groupings,
and Diagnostic Growth.

Response to Student Data: School leadership teams and teachers can use the student diagnostic results
to determine individual learning pathways for students using the i-Ready Personalized Instruction
feature. Students will access digitized, asynchronous lessons to accelerate learning.

Targeted Instruction: School leadership team s and teachers can use the i-Ready Math (K-8 th) to
differentiate small group in struction, implement targeted interven tion plans, and as a resource for
whole group Tier I instruction.

C.5 REQUIREMENTS

C.5.1 i-Ready Platform
The Contractor shall provide access for K-8 th grade students, school leader s, teachers, and designated
Central Services personnel to Curriculum Associat es, LLC.’s i-Ready online platform pursuant to the
Quote containing the following:

C.5.1.1 Resources
a) Professional Learning Materials- Sessions, videos, and virtual learning modules that
provide guidance on developing, administering, analyzing, and responding assessment data.
C.5.1.2 K-8 Diagnostic Assessments in both ELA and Math that are
a) Aligned with the CCSSELA and CCSSM, a nd provides a comprehensive analysis of
student’s skill and mastery of standards
b) Research-based with proven efficacy
c) Adaptive to student’s skill level in each domain
d) Designed to provide data on foundational and/or prerequisite skills to help teachers
identify specific student strengths and areas for growth
e) Designed to measure student progress towards grade-level content

C.5.1.3 K-8 Personalized Instruction that is
a) Tailored to student’s specific needs based on Diagnostic results
b) Adjustable (learning path) at the district or school level

C.5.1.4 Teacher Toolbox (Math) that
a) Provides access to mathematical content to support varying readiness levels for
students
b) Allows teachers to differentiate instruction for students demonstrating a range of
readiness levels

C.5.2 Help Center and Data Integration

C.5.2.1 The Contractor shall provide real-time data and roster connection through Clever, a secure
automated data transfer platform for student and teacher roster data.

C.5.2.2 The Contractor shall provide technical assistance for all resources.
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C.5.2.3 The Contractor shall provide access to raw studen t performance and participation data for each
assessment administered through th e i-Ready platform. Additional requests for data may be
submitted for review and may be completed in accordance with decision-making guidelines
between the contractor and DCPS.

C.5.2.4 The Contractor shall provide Reports of aggregate student performance data at the class, grade,
teacher, school, cluster, and district level for each assessment.

C.5.2.5 The Contractor shall provide robust, detail-oriented customer service for student data upload,
school implementation and data analysis.

C.5.2.6 The Contractor shall provide electronic delivery for all scheduled Diagnostic assessments in both
Reading and Math including
a) Scoring for machine scored portions of assessments and automatic grading features

C.5.2.7 The Contractor shall provide online reports containing analysis of scheduled Diagnostic assessment
results (the “Reports”), which include:
a) Member student summaries by whole school, class, grade, and student placement level

C.5.2.8 The Contractor shall provide all available reports through the i-Ready platform, including:
a) Diagnostic Status
b) Diagnostic Results
c) Instructional Groupings
d) Diagnostic Growth
e) Prerequisites
f) Growth Monitoring Status
g) Growth Monitoring Results
h) CCSS Performance
i) Personalized Instruction Summary
j) All available exports

C.5.3 The Contractor shall provide ongoing support via th e i-Ready Connect Support and both formal and
informal communication with Curriculum Associates, LLC account representatives.

C.5.4 The Contractor shall provide DCPS Central Services personnel with district administrative accounts,
access to district wide student performance data vi a the i-Ready platform and various exports of the
data including API Access and .csv files.

C.5.5 The Contractors shall provide weekly/bi-Weekly team check-in meetings to address concerns or provide
additional support.

C.6 DCPS RESPONSIBILITY

C.6.1 DCPS will collaborate with the Contractor to ensu re seamless access, imple mentation, and continued
utilization of the resource across all sites.

C.6.2 DCPS will collaborate with the Contractor on an ongoing basis, throughout the 2026-2027 school year
to ensure that assessment administration and analysis efforts are targeted and aligned with the
District’s evolving needs.
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C.6.3 DCPS will provide the Contractor w ith any required data requested and necessary for the success of
the product.

C.6.4 DCPS will designate a lead point-of-contact at all stages of the project, through whom most
communication and direction for th e Contractor will flow. The res ponsibilities of the lead contact
shall include collecting feedback and resolving any conflicts among key stakeholders.

C.6.5 DCPS will be available during regul ar business hours to answer any questions the Contractor has
regarding the purchase and implementation of the product.

C.6.6 DCPS will monitor monthly performance of the Cont ractor and provide perfo rmance evaluations as
applicable.

C.6.7 DCPS will review and certify invoices upon receipt.

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING
D.1 The packaging and marking requireme nts for this Contract if applic able shall be governed by clause
number two (2), Shipping Instructi ons-Consignment, of the Government of the District of Columbia's
Standard Contract Provisions for use with Supp lies and Services Contra cts, dated July 2010.
(Attachment J.1)

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
E.1 The inspection and acceptance requirements for this Contract shall be governed by clause number six
(6), Inspection of Services of the Government of the District of Columb ia's Standard Contract
Provisions for use with Supplies and Services Contracts, dated July 2010. (Attachment J.1)

SECTION F: PERIOD OF PE RFORMANCE AND DELIVERABLES
F.1 TERM OF CONTRACT
The term of the Contract shall be for a period of one (1) year from September 1, 2026 through August
31, 2027 as specified on the cover page of this Contract.

F.2 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

F.2.1 The District may extend the term of this Contract for a period of four (4) one-year option periods, or
successive fractions thereof, by written notice to the Contractor before the expiration of the Contract;
provided that the District will give the Contractor preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at
least thirty (30) days before the Contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the District
to an extension. The exercise of this option is subject to the availability of funds at the time of the
exercise of this option. The Contractor may waive the thirty (30) day preliminary notice requirement
by providing a written waiver to the Contracting Officer prior to expiration of the contract.

F.2.2 If the District exercises this option, the extended Contract shall be considered to include this option
provision.
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F.2.3 The price for the option period shall be at Contractor’s then-current prices for the applicable period.

F.2.4 The total duration of this Contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not
exceed five (5) years.

F.3 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall perform the activities required to successfully complete the District’s
requirements and submit each deliverable to the Contract Administrator (CA) identified in section G.9
in accordance with the following:

Item
No.
Task Deliverable Responsible
(Vendor or
DCPS)
Due Date
1 K-5 Reading and
K-8 Math Diagnostic Platform
Services
x i-Ready Reading Diagnostic
x i-Ready Math Diagnostic
x i-Ready Reading Personalized
Instruction
x i-Ready Math Personalized Instruction
(K-5)
x i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox
x i-Ready Partners Implementation
Support (Provisioning, Tech Support,
Hosting, Data Management,
Implementation Planning, Data
Reviews, and Check ins)
Vendor 9/1/2026
2 i-Ready Toolbox Services x i-Ready Math Teacher Toolbox
x i-Ready Partners Implementation
Support (Provisioning, Tech Support,
Hosting, Data Management,
Implementation Planning, Data
Reviews, and Check ins)
Vendor 9/1/2026
3 i-Ready Professional
Development Virtual
Session
20 Professional Learning sessions (up to 6
hours each)
Vendor As requested
through end of
Contract.
4 Data Cycle Reviews The contract shall conduct three (BOY, MOY,
EOY) district data review meetings in
collaboration with the project manager.
DCPS and Curriculum Associates, LLC. Will
collaborate to assess progress after each cycle,
identify trends during data cycle review and
align on action steps in support of district
priorities.
Vendor Ongoing
through end
of Contract.
5 User Support Provider will use commercially reasonable
efforts to provide support for Support Request
from Central Services users and teachers/school
admins.
Vendor On demand
through end
of Contract
6 Ongoing Support Engage in regular check-ins with DCPS project
managers.
Vendor Ongoing
through end
of Contract
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F.3.1 The Contractor shall submit to the District, as a deliverable, the report described in section H.5.5 that
is required by the 51% District Residents New Hires Requirements and First Source Employment
Agreement. If the Contractor does not submit the report as part of the deliverables, final payment to
the Contractor shall not be paid pursuant to section G.3.2.

SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1 INVOICE PAYMENT
G.1.1 The District will make payments to the Contractor, upon the submission of proper invoices, at the
prices stipulated in this Contract, for supplies or services performed and accepted, less any discounts,
allowances or adjustments provided for in this Contract.

G.1.2 The District will pay the Contractor on or before the 30th day after receiving a proper invoice from the
Contractor.

G.2 INVOICE SUBMITTAL

G.2.1 The Contractor shall create and submit payment requests in an electronic format through the DC
Vendor Portal, https://vendorportal.dc.gov

G.2.2 The Contractor shall submit proper invoices as specified in Section G.4.

G.2.3 To constitute a proper invoice, the Contractor shall enter all required information into the Portal after
selecting the applicable purchase order number which is listed on the Contractor’s profile.

G.3 FIRST SOURCE AGREEMENT REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT

G.3.1 For contracts subject to the 51% District Residents New Hires Requirements and First Source
Employment Agreement requirements, final request for payment must be accompanied by the report or
a waiver of compliance discussed in section H.5.5.

G.3.2 The District shall not make final payment to the Contractor until the agency CFO has received the
CO’s final determination or approval of waiver of the Contractor’s compliance with 51% District
Residents New Hires Requirements and First Source Employment Agreement requirements.
G.4 PAYMENT

Payments shall be made based upon section B-Price Schedule and section F-Deliverables. The
Contractor’s digital products are subscription-based, billed annually upon award of the Contract, and
Contractor’s print products are invoiced upon shipment.

G.5 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS
G.5.1 In accordance with 27 DCMR 3250, the Contractor may assign to a bank, trust company, or other
financing institution funds due or to become due as a result of the performance of this Contract.
G.5.2 Any assignment shall cover all unpaid amounts payable under this Contract, and shall not be made to
more than one party.
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G.5.3 Notwithstanding an assignment of C ontract payments, the C ontractor, not the assignee, is required to
prepare invoices. Where such an a ssignment has been made, the original copy of the invoice must
refer to the assignment and must show that paymen t of the invoice is to be made directly to the
assignee as follows:

“Pursuant to the instrument of assignment dated , make payment of this invoice to (name
and address of assignee).”

G.6 THE QUICK PAYMENT ACT

G.6.1 Interest Penalties to Contractors
G.6.1.1 The District will pay interest penalties on amounts due to the Cont ractor under the Quick Payment
Act, D.C. Official Code § 2-221.01 et seq., as amended, for the period beginning on the day after
the required payment date and ending on the date on which paym ent of the amount is made.
Interest shall be calculated at the rate of at least 1.5% per month. No interest penalty shall be paid if
payment for the completed delivery of the item of property or service is made on or before the
required payment date. The requi red payment date shall be:

G.6.1.1.1 The date on which payment is due under the terms of the contract;

G.6.1.1.2 Not later than 7 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of meat or meat
food products;
G.6.1.1.3 Not later than 10 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of a perishable
agricultural commodity; or
G.6.1.1.4 30 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after receipt of a proper invoice for the amount of the
payment due.
G.6.1.2 No interest penalty shall be due to the Contractor if payment for the completed delivery of goods or
services is made on or after:

G.6.1.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat food product;

G.6.1.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or

G.6.1.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.

G.6.1.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid at the end of any 30-day period shall be
added to the principal amount of the debt and thereafter interest penalties shall accrue on the added
amount.
G.6.2 Payments to Subcontractors

G.6.2.1 The Contractor must take one of the following ac tions within seven (7) days of receipt of any
amount paid to the Contractor by the District for work perform ed by any subcontractor under the
contract:

G.6.2.1.1 Pay the subcontractor(s) for the proportionate share of the total payment received from the District
that is attributable to the subcontractor(s) for work performed under the Contract; or
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G.6.2.1.2 Notify the CO and the subcontractor(s), in writing, of the Contractor’s intention to withhold all or
part of the subcontractor’s payment and state the reason for the nonpayment.

G.6.2.2 The Contractor must pay any s ubcontractor or supplier interest penalties on amounts due to the
subcontractor or supplier beginning on the day afte r the payment is due and ending on the date on
which the payment is made. Interest shall be calculated at the rate of at least 1.5% per month. No
interest penalty shall be paid on the following if payment for the completed delivery of the item of
property or service is made on or before the:

G.6.2.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat product;

G.6.2.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or

G.6.2.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.
G.6.2.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid by the Contractor at the end of any 30-day
period shall be added to the principal amount of the debt to the subcontractor and thereafter interest
penalties shall accrue on the added amount.

G.6.2.4 A dispute between the Contractor and subcontractor relating to the amounts or entitlement of a
subcontractor to a payment or a late payment interest penalty under the Quick Payment Act does
not constitute a dispute to which the District is a party. The District may not be interpleaded in any
judicial or administrative proceeding involving such a dispute.

G.6.3 Subcontract requirements. The Contractor shall include in each subcontract under this Contract a
provision requiring the subcontractor to include in it s contract with any lower-tier subcontractor or
supplier the payment and interest clauses required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of D.C. Official
Code
§ 2-221.02(d). For the purposes of this contract, “s ubcontractor(s)” shall not include Contractor’s
cloud hosting provider, and vendors used in the ordinary course of business who perform
technology and software development and maintena nce services under Contractor’s supervision on
Contractor’s internal systems.

G.7 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)
Contracts will be entered into and signed on behalf of the District only by contracting officers. The
contact information for the Contracting Officer is:

LaVeta Hilton
Contracts and Acquisitions Division
District of Columbia Public Schools
Office of Fiscal Strategy
1200 First Street, NE 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Tele: 202-442-5136
E-mail: laveta.hilton@k12.dc.gov
W: dcps.dc.gov

G.8 AUTHORIZED CHANGES BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

G.8.1 The CO is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this Contract.
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The Contractor shall not comply with any order, directive or request that changes or modifies the
requirements of this Contract, unless issued in writing and signed by the CO.

G.8.2 In the event the Contractor effects any change at the instruction or request of any person other than the
CO, the change will be considered to have been made without aut hority and no adjustment will be
made in the contract price to cover any cost increase incurred as a result thereof.

G.9 CONTRACT ADMINSTRATOR (CA)
G.9.1 The CA is responsible for general administration of the contract and advising the CO as to the
Contractor’s compliance or nonc ompliance with the Contract . The CA has the responsibility of
ensuring the work conforms to the requirements of the Contract and such other responsibilities and
authorities as may be specified in the contract. These include:
G.9.1.1 Keeping the CO fully informed of any technica l or contractual difficulties encountered during
the performance period and advising the CO of any potential problem areas under the Contract;
G.9.1.2 Coordinating site entry for Contractor personnel, if applicable;
G.9.1.3 Reviewing invoices for work to be complete d and recommending approval by the CO if the
Contractor’s costs are consistent with the negotiated amounts;
G.9.1.4 Reviewing and approving invoices for deliverables to ensure receipt of goods and services. This
includes the timely processing of invoices and vouchers in accordance with the District’s payment
provisions; and
G.9.1.5 Maintaining a file that includes all contract correspondence, modifications, records of inspections (site,
data, equipment) and invoice or vouchers.

G.9.2 The address and telephone number of the CA is:
Jason Moore
Manager, Literacy & Humanities
Office of Teaching and Learning
Social Emotional Academic Development District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
E jason.moore3@k12.dc.gov
Web: dcps.dc.gov

G.9.3 The CA shall NOT have the authority to:

1. Award, agree to, or sign any contract, delivery order or task order. Only the CO shall make
contractual agreements, commitments or modifications;
2. Grant deviations from or waive any of the terms and conditions of the contract;
3. Increase the dollar limit of the contract or authorize work beyond the dollar limit of the
contract,
4. Authorize the expenditure of funds by the Contractor;
5. Change the period of performance; or
6. Authorize the use of District property, except as specified under the contract.
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G.9.4 The Contractor will be fully responsible for any ch anges not authorized in advance, in writing, by the
CO; may be denied compensation or other relief for any additional wo rk performed that is not so
authorized; and may also be require d, at no additional cost to the Dist rict, to take all corrective action
necessitated by reason of the unauthorized changes.

SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
H.1 HIRING OF DISTRICT RESIDENTS AS APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES

H.1.1 For all new employment resulting from this contract or subcontracts hereto specifically to support this
contract, as defined in Mayor’s Order 83-265 and imp lementing instructions, the Contractor shall use
commercially-reasonable efforts to comply with the following basic goal and objectives for utilization
of bona fide residents of the District of Columbia in each project’s labor force:

H.1.1.1 At least fifty-one (51) percent of apprentices and trainees employed shall be residents of the District
of Columbia registered in programs approved by the District of Columbia Apprenticeship Council.
H.1.2 The Contractor shall negotiate an Employment Agreement with the Department of Employment
Services (DOES) for jobs created as a result of this contract specifically to support this contract. The
DOES shall be the Contractor’s first source of refe rral for qualified apprentic es and trainees in the
implementation of employment goals contained in this clause.
H.2 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATIONS

The Contractor shall be bound by the Wage Determination No . 2015-4281 , REV 18 dated April 7,
2021, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor in acco rdance with the Service Contract Act, 41 U.S.C.
§ 351 et seq., and incorporated herein as Section J.2. Th e Contractor shall be bound by the wage rates
for the term of the Contract subject to revision as stated herein and in accordance with clause 24 of the
SCP. If an option is exercised, the Contractor sha ll be bound by the applicable wage rates at the time
of the
exercise of the option. If the option is exercised and the CO obtains a revised wage determination, the
revised wage determination is applicable for the option periods and the Contractor may be entitled to
an equitable adjustment.

H.3 PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS
H.3.1 The Contractor shall comply with the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2016, D.C. Official
Code § 32-1231.01 et seq. (PPWF Act).

H.3.2 The Contractor shall not:

(a) Refuse to make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations re lated to pregnancy,
childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding for an employee, unless the Contractor can
demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship;

(b) Take an adverse action against an employee who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation in
regard to the employee's conditions or privileges of employment, including failing to reinstate the
employee when the need for reasonable accommodations ceases to the employee's original job or to an
equivalent position with equivalent:
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(1) Pay;

(2) Accumulated seniority and retirement;

(3) Benefits; and

(4) Other applicable service credits;

(c) Deny employment opportunities to an employee, or a job applicant, if the denial is based on the
need of the employer to make reasonable ac commodations to the know n limitations related to
pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding;

(d) Require an employee affected by pregnancy, childbirth, related me dical conditions, or
breastfeeding to accept an accommodation that the employee chooses not to accept if the employee
does not have a known limitation rela ted to pregnancy, childbirth, re lated medical conditions, or
breastfeeding or the accommodation is not necessary for the employee to perform her duties;

(e) Require an employee to take leave if a reasonable accommodation can be provided; or

(f) Take adverse action against an employee who has been absent from work as a result of a
pregnancy-related condition, including a pre-birth complication.

H.3.3 The Contractor shall post and maintain in a conspicuous place a notice of rights in both English and
Spanish and provide written notice of an employ ee's right to a needed reasonable accommodation
related to pregnancy, childbirt h, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding pursuant to the PPWF
Act to:
(a) New employees at the commencement of employment;

(b) Existing employees; and

(c) An employee who notifies the employer of her pregnancy, or other condition covered by the PPWF
Act, within 10 days of the notification.

H.3.4 The Contractor shall provide an accurate written translation of the notice of rights to any non-English
or non-Spanish speaking employee.

H.3.5 Violations of the PPWF Act shall be subject to civil penalties as described in the Act.

H.4 UNEMPLOYED ANTI-DISCRIMINATION

H.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act of 2012, D.C. Official
Code
§ 32-1361 et seq.
H.4.2 The Contractor shall not:

(a) Fail or refuse to consider for employment, or fail or refuse to hire, an individual as an employee
because of the individual's status as unemployed; or

(b) Publish, in print, on the Internet, or in any other medium, an advertisement or announcement for
any vacancy in a job for employment that includes:
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(1) Any provision stating or indicating that an individual's status as unemployed disqualifies the
individual for the job; or

(2) Any provision stating or indicating that an employment agency will not consider or hire an
individual for employment based on that individual's status as unemployed.

H.4.3 Violations of the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act shall be subject to civil penalties as described in
the Act.

H.5 51% DISTRICT RESIDENTS NEW HIRE S REQUIREMENTS AND FIRST SOURCE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Delete Article 35, 51% District Residents New Hires Requirements and Firs t Source Employment
Agreement, of the Standard Cont ract Provisions dated July 2010 for use with District of Columbia
Government Supplies and Services Contracts and substitute the following Section H.5 51%
DISTRICT RESIDENTS NEW HIRES REQUIREMENTS AND FIRST SOURCE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT in its place:

H.5 51% DISTRICT RESIDENTS NEW HIRES REQUIREMENTS AND FIRST SOURCE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

H.5.1 For contracts for services in the amount of $300,000 or more, the Contractor shall comply with the First
Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-219.01 et seq. (First
Source Act).
H.5.2 The Contractor shall enter into and maintain during the term of the contract, a First Source Employment
Agreement (Employment Agreement) with the District of Columbia Department of Employment
Service’s (DOES), in which the Contractor shall agree that:

(a) The first source for finding employees to fill all jobs created in order to perform the contract shall
be the First Source Register; and
(b) The first source for finding employees to fill any vacancy occurring in all jobs covered by the
Employment Agreement shall be the First Source Register.

H.5.3 The Contractor shall not begin performance of the contract until its Employment Agreement has been
accepted by DOES. Once approved, the Employment Agreement shall not be amended except with the
approval of DOES.

H.5.4 The Contractor agrees that at least 51% of the new employees hired to perform the contract shall be
District residents.

H.5.5 The Contractor’s hiring and reporting requirements under the First Source Act and any rules
promulgated thereunder shall continue for the term of the contract.
H.5.6 The CO may impose penalties, including monetary fine s of 5% of the total amount of the direct and
indirect labor costs of the contract, for a willful breach of the Employment Agreement, failure to submit
the required hiring compliance reports, or deliberate submission of falsified data.

H.5.7 If the Contractor does not receive a good faith waiver, the CO may also impose an additional penalty
equal to 1/8 of 1% of the total amount of the direct and indirect labor costs of the contract for each
percentage by which the Contractor fails to meet its hiring requirements.
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H.5.8 Any contractor which violates, more than once within a 10-year timeframe, the hiring or reporting
requirements of the First Source Act shall be referred for debarment for not more than five (5) years.

H.5.9 The contractor may appeal any decision of the CO pursuant to this clause to the D.C. Contract Appeals
Board as provided in clause 14 of the SCP, Disputes.

H.5.10 The provisions of the First Source Act do not apply to nonprofit organizations which employ 50
employees or less.

H.6 RESERVED

H.7 RESERVED

H.8 RESERVED

H.9 SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

H.9.1 Subcontracting Requirements

H.9.1.1 The Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) has approved
a waiver of the mandatory subcontracting requirements for this contract.

H.9.1.2 A prime contractor that is a CBE and has been granted a bid preference pursuant to D.C. Official
Code § 2-218.43, or is selected through a set-asid e program, shall perform at least 35% of the
contracting effort with its own organization and resources and, if it s ubcontracts, 35% of the
subcontracting effort shall be with CBEs. A CBE prime contractor that pe rforms less than 35% of
the contracting effort shall be subject to enforcement actions under D.C. Official Code § 2-218.63.
H.9.1.3 A prime contractor that is a certified joint venture and has been granted a bid preference pursuant to
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.43, or is selected thr ough a set-aside program, shall perform at least
50% of the contracting effort w ith its own organization and resour ces and, if it subcontracts, 35%
of the subcontracting effort sha ll be with CBEs. A certified joint venture prime contractor that
performs less than 50% of the contracting effort sh all be subject to enforcement actions under D.C.
Official Code § 2-218.63.

H.9.1.4 Each CBE utilized to meet these subcontracting requirements shall perform at least 35% of its
contracting effort with its own organization and resources.

H.9.1.5 A prime contractor that is a CBE and has been gran ted a bid preference pursuant to D.C. Official
Code § 2-218.43, or is selected through a set-aside program, shall perform at least 50% of the on-
site work with its own organization and resources if the contract is $1 million or less.

H.10 FAIR CRIMINAL RECORD SCREENING

H.10.1 The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Criminal Record Screening
Amendment Act of 2014, effective December 17, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-152) (the “Act” as used in
this section). This section applies to any em ployment, including employment on a temporary or
contractual basis, where the physical location of the employment is in whole or substantial part
within the District of Columbia.
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H.10.2 Prior to making a conditional offer of employment, the Contractor shall not require an applicant for
employment, or a person who has requested cons ideration for employment by the Contractor, to
reveal or disclose an arrest or criminal accusation that is not then pending or did not result in a
criminal conviction.

H.10.3 After making a conditional offer of employment, the Contractor may require an applicant to
disclose or reveal a criminal conviction.

H.10.4 The Contractor may only withdraw a conditional offer of employment, or take adverse action
against an applicant, for a legitimate business reason as described in the Act.

H.10.5 This section and the provisions of the Act shall not apply:

(a) Where a federal or District law or regulation requires the consideration of an applicant’s
criminal history for the purposes of employment;

(b) To a position designated by the employer as part of a federal or District government
program or obligation that is designed to encourage the employment of those with criminal
histories;

(c) To any facility or employer that provides programs, services, or direct care to, children,
youth, or vulnerable adults; or
(d) To employers that employ less than 11 employees.
H.10.6 A person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of the Act may file an administrative complaint
with the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights, and the Commission on Human Rights may
impose monetary penalties against the Contractor.

H.11 DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
See Section C

H.12 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
See Section C
H.13 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND TRAFFIC RECORDS CHECKS FOR CONTRACTORS
THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILDREN OR YOUTH
Curriculum Associates employees performing services under this Contract will not provide direct
services to children or youth.

H.13.1 A contractor that provides services as a covered child or youth services provider, as defined in section
202(3) of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004, effective April
13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code § 4-1501.01 et seq.), as amended (in this section, the
“Act”), shall obtain criminal history records to investigate persons applying for employment, in either
a compensated or an unsupervised volunteer position, as well as its current employees and
unsupervised volunteers. The Cont ractor has performed criminal background checks on its current
employees and shall request criminal background checks for all new employees for the following
positions that will have direct, unsupervised access to DCPS students:

(a) Contractor staff accessing DCPS locations;
(b) Contractor staff with direct, unsupervised contact with DCPS students
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H.13.2 The Contractor shall also obtain traffic records to investigate persons appl ying for employment, as
well as current employees and volunteers, when that person will be required to drive a motor vehicle
to transport children in the course of performing his or her duties. Th e Contractor shall request traffic
records for the following positions:

(a) Not Applicable, as no Contractor staff via this Contract is authorized to transport students.

H.13.3 The Contractor shall inform all applicants re quiring a criminal background check that a criminal
background check must be conducted on the app licant before the applicant may be offered a
compensated position or an unsupervised volunteer position.

H.13.4 The Contractor shall inform all a pplicants requiring a traffic records check that a traffic records check
must be conducted on the applicant before the app licant may be offered a compensated position or a
volunteer position.

H.13.5 The Contractor shall obtain from each applicant, employee and unsupervised volunteer with direct
unsupervised access to DCPS students:

(A) a written authorization which authorizes the District to conduct a criminal background check;

(B) a written confirmation stating that the Contractor has informed him or her that the District is
authorized to conduct a criminal background check;
(C) a signed affirmation stating whet her or not they have been c onvicted of a crime, pleaded nolo
contendere, are on probation before judgment or placement of a case upon a stet docket, or
have been found not guilty by reason of insani ty, for any sexual offenses or intra-family
offenses in the District or thei r equivalent in any other state or territory, or for any of the
following felony offenses or their equivalent in any other state or territory:
(i) Murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, or arson;
(ii) Assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, mayhem, malicious disfigurement, or threats
to do bodily harm;
(iii) Burglary;
(iv) Robbery;
(v) Kidnapping;
(vi) Illegal use or possession of a firearm;
(vii) Sexual offenses, including indecent exposure; promoting, procuring, compelling,
soliciting, or engaging in prostitution; corrupting minors (sexual relations with children);
molesting; voyeurism; committing sex acts in public; incest; rape;
Sexual assault; sexual battery; or sexual abuse; but excluding sodomy between
Consenting adults;
(viii) Child abuse or cruelty to children; or
(ix) Unlawful distribution of or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance;

(D) a written acknowledgement stating that the Contractor has notified them that they are entitled
to receive a copy of the criminal background check and to challenge the accuracy and
completeness of the report; and

(E) a written acknowledgement stating that the Contr actor has notified them that they may be
denied employment or a volunteer position, or may be terminated as an employee or volunteer
based on the results of the criminal background check.
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H.13.6 The Contractor shall inform each applicant, employee and unsupervised volunteer that a false
statement may subject them to criminal penalties.

H.13.7 Prior to requesting a criminal background check, th e Contractor shall pr ovide each applicant,
employee, or unsupervised volunteer retained specifically to support th is contract with a form or
forms to be utilized for the following purposes:

(A) To authorize the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), or de signee, to conduct the criminal
background check and confirm that the applican t, employee, or unsupervised volunteer has
been informed that the Contractor is authorized and required to conduct a criminal background
check;

(B) To affirm whether or not the applicant, employee, or unsupervised volunteer has been
convicted of a crime, has pleaded nolo cont endere, is on probation before judgment or
placement of a case upon a stet docket, or has be en found not guilty by reason of insanity for
any sexual offenses or intra-family offenses in the District or their equivalent in any other state
or territory of the United States, or for any of the felony offenses described in paragraph
H.13.5(C);

(C) To acknowledge that the applicant, employee, or unsupervised volunteer has been notified of
his or her right to obtain a copy of the crimin al background check report and to challenge the
accuracy and completeness of the report;

(D) To acknowledge that the applicant may be denied employment, assignment to, or an
unsupervised volunteer position for which a crimin al background check is required based on
the outcome of the criminal background check; and
(E) To inform the applicant or employee that a false statement on the form or forms may subject
them to criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 22-2405.

H.13.8 The Contractor shall direct the applicant or employee to complete the form or forms and notify the
applicant or employee when and where to report to be fingerprinted.

H.13.9 Unless otherwise provided herein, the Contractor sh all request criminal background checks from the
Chief, MPD (or designee), who shall be respon sible for conducting criminal background checks,
including fingerprinting.

H.13.10 The Contractor shall request traffic record checks from the Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) (or designee), who shall be responsible for conducting traffic record checks.

H.13.11 The Contractor shall provide copies of all criminal background and traffic check reports to the CA
within one business day of receipt.

H.13.12 The Contractor shall pay for the costs for the criminal background and traffic record checks, pursuant
to the requirements set forth by the MPD and DMV. The District shall not make any separate payment
for the cost of criminal background and traffic record checks.

H.13.13 The Contractor may make an offer of appointment to, or assign a current employee or applicant to, a
compensated position contingent upon receipt from th e CO of the CA’s decision after his or her
assessment of the criminal background or traffic record check.
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H.13.14 The Contractor may not make an offer of appoi ntment to an unsupervised volunteer whose position
brings him or her into direct contact with childre n until it receives from the contracting officer the
CA’s decision after his or her assessment of the criminal background or traffic record check.

H.13.15 The Contractor shall not employ or permit to serve as an unsupervised volunteer an applicant or
employee who has been convicted of, has pleaded nolo contendere to, is on probation before judgment
or placement of a case on the stet docket because of, or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity
for any sexual offenses involving a minor.

H.13.16 Unless otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall conduct pe riodic criminal background checks
upon the exercise of each option year of this contract for current employees and unsupervised
volunteer in the positions listed in sections H.13.1 and H.13.2.

H.13.17 An employee or unsupervised volunteer may be s ubject to administrative action including, but not
limited to, reassignment or termination at the discretion of the CA after his or her assessment of a
criminal background or traffic record check.

H.13.18 The CA shall be solely responsible for asse ssing the information obtained from each criminal
background and traffic records check report to determ ine whether a final offer may be made to each
applicant or employee. The CA shall inform the CO of its decision, and the CO shall inform the
Contractor whether an offer may be made to each applicant.

H.13.19 If any application is denied because the CA determines that the applicant presents a present danger to
children or youth, the Contractor shall notify the a pplicant of such determination and inform the
applicant in writing that she or he may appeal th e denial to the Commission on Human Rights within
thirty (30) days of the determination.
H.13.20 Criminal background and traffic record check reports obtained under this section shall be confidential
and are for the exclusive use of making employment-related determinations. The Contractor shall not
release or otherwise disclose the reports to any person, except as directed by the CO.

H.14 Inadvertent Access to Student-Identifiable Data
Pursuant to its obligations under the Family Edu cational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), DCPS
hereby acknowledges that while pr oviding on-going professi onal development serv ices, and i-Ready
licenses, the types of services that School District would otherw ise provide for itself, Curriculum
Associates, LLC. may receive and collect identif iable data from individual School Leaders or
Teachers. School District acknowle dges that said disclosures by School Leaders or Teachers to
Curriculum Associates, LLC. staff members are prope r because said disclosures would be proper if
made to a school official performing the same service.
H.14.1 DCPS acknowledges that due to the na ture of the services Curriculum Associates, LLC. provides to
District, Curriculum Associates, LLC. has legitimate educational interests in the student data it
obtains from School Leaders or Teachers. Said data may include, am ong other things, students’ first
and last name, district-assigned student identifie r, grades, assessment results (including teacher-
created assessments, district benchmarks and state standardized tests), and samples of student work.
Curriculum Associates, LLC. will use such data solely for the use of its digital products and to support
the professional development of individual School Leaders or Teachers and will return such data upon
written request from DCPS, at the termination of the Contract or otherwise, with the exception of
backups, which are deleted over time in accordance with Contractor’s data retention and destruction
policies. Curriculum Associates, LLC. shall have the right to maintain such data in deidentified form
that does not reveal the identity of individual students and is not easily traceable to individual students
for purposes of (i) assessing the efficacy of Curriculum Associates,
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LLC.’s suite of professional development services and digital products (ii) developing new tools and
services and (iii) training Curriculum Associates, LLC. staff.

H.14.2 Curriculum Associates, LLC. will maintain said data in accordance with the provisions laid out in 34
C.F.R. § 99.35, specifically Curriculum Associates, LLC. will (i) ensure that any re-disclosures will
meet the provision of 34 C.F.R. § 99.31, (ii) protect a ny information in a manner that does not permit
personal identification of individua ls by anyone except authorized representative of State and local
educational authorities which includes representatives of Curriculum Associates, LLC. with legitimate
educational interests, and (iii) destroy student identifiable data when requested by DCPS, with the
exception of backups as noted above.

H.14.3 DCPS acknowledges that in accordance with 34 C. F.R. §99.33(b) Curriculum Associates, LLC. may
redisclose student identifiable information on behalf of District as part of Curriculum Associates, LLC.
service to District of providi ng ongoing professional deve lopment services. Curriculum Associates,
LLC. will provide DCPS with the names of additional parties and said parities’ legitimate educational
interests to which Curriculum Associates, LLC. may disclose student identifiable information on
behalf of District.

H.15 MISCELLANEOUS

(1) In reference to the section Choice of Law and Jurisdiction in Contractor’s i-Ready Connect™,
Ready Classroom™, and Teacher T oolbox Digital Products Terms and Conditions of Use, District
and Contractor agree to change the jurisdiction in all places from “the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts” to “the District of Columbia”.
(2) In reference to the Standard Contract Provisions dated July 2010 for use with District of Columbia
Government Supplies and Services Contracts (the “Standard Provisions”), District and Contractor
agree to the following:

(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in clauses 6(f) and 8(b) of the Standard
Provisions, District acknowledge s that Contractor is the sole source provider of its
proprietary educational i-Ready® software and related services, and, as such, these
products and/or services cannot be purchased from another vendor. Should the District be
unsatisfied with the products and/or services, the contract can be terminated upon written
notice to the Contractor and a pro rata refund will be issued.
(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 10 of the Standard Provisions,
Contractor may assign this contract in connection with the sale of all or substantially all
of the outstanding assets or equity of Contractor.
(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Standard Provisions, District
acknowledges and agrees that Contractor’s proprietary i-Ready® software solution and
related training materials, and all intellectual property rights therein, are owned solely
and exclusively by Contractor and, except for the licenses granted explicitly herein,
nothing in this contract shall grant the District any right, title, and in terest in or to the i-
Ready® software solution or related services or materials.
(d) Delete clause 12, Appointment of Attorn ey, of the Standard Provisions and any
references to such clause therein.
(e) As the requirement is not applicable, delete any references to traffic records or the
requirements surrounding such records.
(f) In the event of a conflict between the Standard Contract Provisions and this Contract, the
terms of this Contract shall govern.
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SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor at its sole expense shall procure and maintain,
during the entire period of performance under this contract, the types of insurance specified below.
The Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Insurance to the Contracting Officer (CO) giving
evidence of the required coverage prior to commencing performance under this contract. In no
event shall any work be performed until the required Certificates of Insurance signed by an
authorized representative of the insurer(s) have been provided to, and accepted by, the CO.

If the Contractor and/or its subcontractors maintain broader coverage and/or higher limits than the
minimums shown below, the District requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or
the higher limits maintained by the Contractor and subcontractors.

B. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance (“CGL”) - The Contractor shall provide evidence
satisfactory to the CO with respect to the services performed that it carries a CGL policy, written
on an occurrence (not claims-made) basis, on Insu rance Services Office, Inc. (“ISO”) form CG 00
01 04 13 (or another occurrence-based form with c overage at least as broad and approved by the
CO in writing), covering liability for all ongoing a nd completed operations of the Contractor and
under all subcontracts, covering claims for bodi ly injury, including without limitation sickness,
disease or death and mental anguish of any pe rsons, broad form propert y damage, including loss
of use resulting therefrom, personal and advertising injury, and including coverage for liability
arising out of an Insured Contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a contract) and
acts of terrorism (whether caused by a foreign or domestic source). Such coverage shall have limits of
liability of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $2,000,000
products and completed operations aggregate, and $1,000,000 pe rsonal and advertising injury
aggregate limit.

The Commercial General Liability shall be further endorsed to:
a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, provide additional insured coverage using ISO form CG
2010 0413 and CG2037 04 13 (or its equivalent) to The Government of the District of Columbia
b) Coverage available to the additional insureds shall apply on a primary and non-contributing basis
as respects any other insurance, deductibles, or self-insurance available to the additional insureds
c) A waiver of subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia
d) Any Annual Aggregate shall apply on a per location or per project basis
e) Defense costs shall be in addition to and not erode the limits of liability
2. Automobile Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of
commercial (business) automobile liability insurance written on ISO form CA 00 01 10 13 (or
another form with coverage at least as broa d and approved by the CO in writing) including
coverage for all owned, hired, borrowed and n on-owned vehicles and equipment used by the
Contractor in connection with work under this agreement, with a minimum combined single limit
of $1,000,000. Such policy or policies of automob ile liability insurance shall be written on an
"occurrence" (as opposed to a "claims made") basis.
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The Commercial Auto Liability policy shall be further endorsed to:
a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, provide additional insured coverage to The Government
of the District of Columbia
b) Coverage available to the a dditional insureds shall apply on a primary and non-contributing
basis as respects any other insurance, deductibles, or self-insurance available to the additional
insureds
c) A waiver of subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia
d) Defense costs shall be in addition to and not erode the limits of liability
e) If applicable, include Form CA 99 48 03 06 Pollution Liability - Br oadened Coverage for
Covered Autos - Business Auto, Motor Carrier, and Truckers (or its equivalent)
f) Moving and Storage Companies shall be required to provide evidence of BMC91 or BMC91X
filing
For Contractors providing transportation:
Contractors providing transportation must additionally comply with the following:
a) Operators holding a restricted WMATC Certificate of Authority must have a single limit of
$1.5 million in combined (bodily injury and physical damage) coverage, or
b) Operators holding an unrestricted WMATC Certificate of Authority must have a single limit of
$5M in combined (bodily injury and physical damage) coverage.
In addition, both types of WMATC certificate holde rs must have in place the following Licensing
Requirements as applicable:
a) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the following endorsements:
i) P (Passenger): All drivers MU ST have a P endorsement en abling them to transport
passengers (16 or more).
ii) S (School Bus): All drivers ope rating school buses (flashing li ghts, swing arm w/stop sign)
must also have an S endorsement. Please note th at driver credentials for any vehicles that
are converted school buses must have S.
b) Valid (unexpired) US Depar tment of Transportation Medical Examiner Certification
(“Medical Card”).

For Contractors using District Government-Owned Vehicles:
Agencies that provide Contractors with District Government-owned or leased motor vehicles are
responsible for ensuring that such vehicles are used only for the performance under this
Contract. Contractor and its subc ontractors are prohibited from using such vehicles for home-to-work
transportation unless specifically provided for under the terms of the contract and approved in writing by
the Contracting Officer, or otherwise provided by law. Contractor shall obtain automobile liability
insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 to cover bodily injury and property
damage to protect the Contractor a nd the District Government against th ird-party claims arising from the
use of District Governme nt-owned vehicles. The Commercial Auto Liability Policy sha ll be endorsed to
include:
a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, provide additional insured coverage to The Government
of the District of Columbia;
b) Coverage available to the a dditional insureds shall apply on a primary and non-contributing
basis as respects any other insurance, deductibles, or self-insurance available to the additional
insureds; and
c) A waiver of subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia.
In the event of loss, destruction, or damage to any government-owned vehicles used in the performance of
contact, Contractor shall be liable fo r full cost of repair or replacement of lost, destroyed, or damaged
vehicle.
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3. Workers’ Compensation Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of
Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with the statutory mandates of the District of Columbia
or the jurisdiction in which the contract is performed.

Employer’s Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of
employer’s liability insurance as follows: $500,000 per accident for injury; $500,000 per employee for
disease; and $500,000 for policy disease limit.
The Workers Compensation and Employers Liability shall be further endorsed to:
a) Include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia.
b) Where applicable, include United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
(USL&H)
c) Where applicable, include Jones Act Coverage for seamen or crew members on an “if any” basis.

4. Media Liability and Network Security/Privacy (Cyber) Liability Insurance covering acts, errors,
omissions, and violation of any c onsumer protection laws arising out of Contractor’s operations or
services with a limit of $5,000,000 per claim and in the a ggregate. Such coverage shall include but not be
limited to, third party and first party coverage for loss or disclosure of any data, including personally
identifiable information and payment card information, network security failure, violation of any
consumer protection laws, unauthoriz ed access and/or use or other intrusions, infringement of any
intellectual property rights (except pa tent), negligence or breach of duty to use reasonable care, breach of
any duty of confidentiality, i nvasion of privacy, or violations of a ny other legal protections for personal
information, defamation, libel, slande r, commercial disparagement, negl igent transmission of computer
virus, or use of computer networks in connection w ith denial of service attacks. Such coverage shall
include regulatory defense and fines/penalties in any jurisdiction anywhere in the world. Such coverage
shall include contractual privacy coverage for data breach response an d crisis management costs that
would be incurred by Contractor on behalf of The Government of the District of Columbia in the event of
a data breach including legal and fo rensic expenses, notification costs, credit monitoring costs, and costs
to operate a call center. Contractor shall maintain coverage in force during the term of this Agreement and
for an extended reporting period of not less than two (2) years after.

5. Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions) - The Contractor shall provide Professional
Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions) to cover liability resulting from any error or omission in the
performance of professional services under this Contract. The policy shall provide limits of $1,000,000
per claim or per occurrence for each wrongful act and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The Contractor
warrants that any applicable retroactive date precedes the date the Contractor first performed any
professional services for the Government of the District of Columbia and that continuous coverage will be
maintained or an extended reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least ten years after the
completion of the professional services. Limits may not be shared with other lines of coverage.

6. Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of
commercial umbrella with minimum limits of $5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 in the annual aggregate.
Coverage must excess of required commercial general liability, commercial auto liability, and employers’ liability.
The insurance required under this paragraph shall be written in a form that annually reinstates all required limits.
Coverage shall be primary to any insurance, self-insuran ce or reinsurance maintained by The Government of the
District of Columbia and the “other insurance” provision must be amended in accordance with this requirement and
principles of vertical exhaustion.

7. Sexual/Physical Abuse & Molestation - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO with
respect to the services performed that it carries $1,000,000 per occurrence limits; $2,000,000 aggregate of
affirmative abuse and molestation liability coverage. Covera ge should include physical abuse, such as
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sexual or other bodily harm and non-physical abuse, su ch as verbal, emotional, or mental abuse; any
actual, threatened or alleged act; errors, omission or misconduct. This insura nce requirement will be
considered met if the general liability insurance includes an affirmative sexual abuse and molestation
endorsement for the required amounts or through a separate stand-alone sexua l abuse and molestation
policy with confirmation there ar e no exclusions for abuse or assault & battery under the General
Liability. So called “silent” cove rage or “shared” limits under a commercial genera l liability or
professional liability policy will not be acceptable. Limits may not be shared with other lines of coverage.
The applicable policy may need to be submitted to the Office of Risk Management for compliance
review. (REQUIRED IF CONTRACTOR WILL BE ON-SITE AT ANY DCPS LOCATION AND/OR
HAVE IN-PERSON CONTACT WITH DCPS STUDENTS)
C. SUBCONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Any and all subcontractors engaged by Contractor for work under this agreement shall be required to have
the same insured required of Contractor. Should th e Contractor wish to pr opose different insurance
requirements for the subcontractor than the ones outlined in the Contract, then, prior to commencement of
work by the subcontractor, the Contractor shall submit in writing the name and brief description of work
to be performed by the subcontractor to the CO. The CO will promptly provide in writing to the
Contractor with a decision regarding the insurance requirements applic able to the subcontractor. When
requested by the CO, the Contractor must provide proof of the subcontr actor's required insurance prior to
commencement of work by the subcontractor.

D. PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE
The insurance required herein shall be primary to and will not seek contribution from any other insurance,
reinsurance or self-insurance including any deductible or retention, maintained by the Government of the
District of Columbia.

E. DURATION. The Contractor shall carry all required insurance until all contract work is accepted by The
Government of the District of Columbia and shall carry listed coverages for ten years for construction
projects following final acceptance of the work pe rformed under this contract and two years for non-
construction related contracts.

F. LIABILITY. These are the required minimum insuran ce requirements established by The Government of
the District of Columbia. However, it is understood that The Government of the District of Columbia does
not in any way represent that the insurance or the limits of insurance specified herein are sufficient or
adequate to protect your interests or liabilities and will not in any way limit the contractor’s liability under
this contract.

G. CONTRACTOR’S PROPERTY. Contractor and subcontractors are so lely responsible for any loss or
damage to their personal property, including but not limited to tools and equipment, scaffolding, and
temporary structures, rented machinery, or owned and leased equipment. A waiver of subrogation shall
apply in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia.

H. MEASURE OF PAYMENT. The Government of the Dist rict of Columbia shall not make any separate
measure or payment for the cost of insurance and bonds. The Contractor shall include all the costs of
insurance and bonds in the contract price.

I. NOTIFICATION. The Contractor shall ensure that all policies provide that the CO shall be given thirty
(30) days prior written notice in the event of cancella tion, non-renewal, or material changes to the extent
such cancellation or material ch anges results in Contractor no long complying with the above
requirements. The Contractor shall provide the CO with ten (10) days’ prior written notice in the event of
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non-payment of premium. The Contractor will also provide the CO with an updated Certificate of
Insurance should its insurance coverages renew during the contract. The Governme nt of the District of
Columbia may reasonably change the above insuranc e coverage requirements during the Term by giving
Contractor at least 30 days’ notice of the change. Contractor must comply, at your expense, and deliver to
the CO evidence of compliance before the change becomes effective.

J. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. The Contractor must send to CO, at least 10 days after execution of
this Agreement, certificates of insurance eviden cing the required insurance coverage and endorsements
required herein. Contractor must also provide us with evidence of rene wal before the expiration date of
each insurance policy. Contractor is responsible for providing us with 30 days advanced written notice if
the certificate of insurance by the insurer has been canceled, reduced in coverage, or otherwise altered.
Certificates of insurance must reference the corresponding contract number. Evidence of insurance shall
be submitted to
The Government of the District of Columbia

And mailed to the attention of:
LaVeta Hilton
Contracts and Acquisitions Division
District of Columbia Public Schools
Office of Fiscal Strategy
1200 First Street, NE 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Tele: 202-442-5136
E-mail: laveta.hilton@k12.dc.gov
W: dcps.dc.gov

The CO may request, and the Contractor shall prompt ly deliver updated certificates of insurance,
endorsements indicating the required co verages, and/or certified copies of the insurance policies. If the
insurance initially obtained by the Contractor expires prior to completion of the contract, renewal
certificates of insurance and additional insured and other endorsements sh all be furnished to the CO prior
to the date of expiration of all such initial insuran ce. For all coverage required to be maintained after
completion, an additional certificate of insurance evid encing such coverage shall be submitted to the CO
on an annual basis as the coverage is renewed (or replaced).

K. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION. The Contractor agrees that The Government of the District of
Columbia may disclose the name and contact information of its insurers to any third party which presents
a claim against The Government of the District of Columbia for any damages or claims resulting from or
arising out of work performed by the Contractor, its agents, employees, servants or subcontractors in the
performance of this contract.

L. CARRIER RATINGS. All Contractor’s and its subcontractors’ insurance required in connection with this
contract shall be written by insurance companies with an A.M. Best Insurance Guide rating of at least A-
VII or better (or the equivalent by any other rating agency) and licensed in the District of Columbia.
M. WARRANTIES. When applicable, th e Contractor should be named as an additional insured on the
applicable manufacturer’s/distributer’s Commercial General Liability policy using Insurance Services
Office, Inc. (“ISO”) form CG 20 15 04 13 (or another occurrence-based form with coverage at least as
broad). CO should collect, review for accuracy, an d maintain all warranties for goods and services.
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SECTION J: ATTACHMENTS

The following list of attachments is incorporated into the contract by reference.

Attachment
Number Document

J.1
Government of the District of Columbia Standard Contract Provisions for
Use with the Supplies and Services Contracts (July 2010)
available at http://ocp.dc.gov, under Quick Links click on “Required
Solicitation Documents”
J.2 U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. No. 2015-4281, REV 18
dated April 7, 2021
J.3 Contractor Quote: Nos. Quote #431211.12
J.4 i-Ready Connect™, Ready Classroom ™, and Teacher Toolbox Digital
Products Terms and Conditions of Use

J.5
Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006 - Living Wage Notice available at
http://ocp.dc.gov, under Quick Links click on “Required Solicitation
Documents”
J.6
Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006 - Living Wage Fact Sheet available at
http://ocp.dc.gov, under Quick Links click on “Required Solicitation
Documents”