Specifications include, but are not limited to: The successful Respondent shall provide the services to the State in accordance with the specifications and technical specifications as provided in this Section. The Respondent shall address each specification in this Section and indicate whether or not it will comply with the specification. If the context requires more than a yes or no answer or the section specifically indicates, Respondent shall explain how it will comply with the specification. Proposals must address each specification. Merely repeating the specifications may be considered non-responsive and may disqualify the Respondent. Proposals must identify any deviations from the specifications of this RFP or specifications the Respondent cannot satisfy. If the Respondent deviates from or cannot satisfy the specification (s) of this section, the Agency may reject the Proposal. 4.1 Mandatory Specification Program materials must have received a “Meets” rating in all three Gateways by EdReports 4.2 Mathematical Instructional Material Specifications The Respondent shall provide a mathematics program the meets the following criteria: a. Aligns with the Iowa Core Mathematics Standards. b. Aligns with and utilizes the Standards for Mathematical Practice. c. Instruction the utilizes mathematical content vocabulary. d. Provides opportunities for differentiation with special populations, including multi-language learners, and learners with disabilities. e. Provides districts with online and digital components. f. Allows teachers to access all manuals, instructional materials, and content using a learning management system. g. Provides number sense and fluency routines for students that align with the program and skills students are learning. h. Intervention materials to address areas of mathematics, conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and real-world application.
