The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. CW103084 with NCS Pearson, Inc. to exercise option year two, which will extend the contract period from February 21, 2025, to February 20, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $4,753,242. Under this modification, Pearson will continue to provide essential services related to item and test development, administration, scoring, and psychometric services for assessments in English language arts/literacy, mathematics, and science for District students in grades 3-8 and high school. Additionally, Pearson will manage a technical advisory committee to support these assessments.

The modification is in accordance with the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 and confirms that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the fiscal year. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the necessary funds are available to support this contract modification, ensuring that Pearson is compliant with District tax obligations as indicated by the Clean Hands certification. All other terms and conditions of the original contract remain unchanged.