The proposed Modification No. M0014 to contract CW103084 with NCS Pearson, Inc. seeks to exercise option year three of the contract, allowing Pearson to continue providing essential services related to statewide assessments in English language arts/literacy, mathematics, and science for District students in grades 3-8 and high school. The modification specifies a not-to-exceed amount of $4,093,242 for the period of performance from February 21, 2026, through February 20, 2027. This contract modification is in accordance with the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 and has been certified as consistent with the District's financial plan and budget.

The modification also confirms that NCS Pearson is current with its District taxes, as indicated by the Citywide Clean Hands database. The contract's total amount for option year three is set at $4,093,242, which will be funded through the fiscal year 2026 and 2027 budgets. All other terms and conditions of the original contract remain unchanged, ensuring continuity in the services provided to support the educational assessments for District students.