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SWC No.: 251 |
Title: PSAT / NMSAT COLLEGE TESTING COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM |
| Contract Period From: 10/01/07 To: 09/30/10 |
Commodity Code Number: 785-71 |
Contact the following in the order named in the event of questions pertaining to this contract.
Contract Administrator and Phone: TED HEINLEIN (615)741-7078
Buyer Supervisor and Phone: JOAN GILBERT (615)741-7907
The following terms, listed either partially or in their entirety, pertain to all individual contracts under this SWC number. Specifications, if present, will follow the terms and conditions. Please refer to the actual contract document for the entire list of the terms and conditions and complete specifications.
F.O.B. DESTINATION (STATEWIDE CONTRACT)
F.O.B. DESTINATION FOR SHIPMENT TO:
ALL STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZED
NON-PROFIT ENTERPRISES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
TERM OF CONTRACT
THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT ARE
SHOWN ON THE FRONT OF THIS SOLICITATION. IF AWARD HAS NOT BEEN MADE BY
THE ANTICIPATED EFFECTIVE DATE, THEN THE CONTRACT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE THE BID IS ACCEPTED AND CONTRACT AWARDED BY
THE STATE, AS INDICATED BY THE PURCHASING AGENT'S SIGNATURE ON THE
CONTRACT NOTICE OF AWARD (NOTE: THE CHANGE OF EFFECTIVE DATE MAY NOT
RESULT IN A CHANGE OF THE ANTICIPATED EXPIRATION DATE.)
RENEWAL OPTIONS: THIS CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED UPON SATISFACTORY
COMPLETION OF THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM. THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO EXECUTE UP TO (4) OPTIONS TO RENEW THIS CONTRACT ANNUALLY UNDER THE
SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS EACH BY
THE STATE. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE'S
COMMITMENT IS LIMITED TO A BASE TERM CONTRACT, NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE
(12) MONTHS, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL ANNUALLY AT THE STATE'S SOLE
OPTION.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
EXTEND THE TERM CONTRACT PERIOD RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION AN
ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TIME, NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS BEYOND THE NORMAL
EXPIRATION DATE OF SUCH CONTRACT, UPON MUTUAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT BY
BOTH PARTIES, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PROVIDED, HOWEVER,
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MAXIMUM TERM OF A CONTRACT EXCEED A TOTAL OF
SIXTY (60) MONTHS.
DELIVERY TIME (ON-TIME)
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN OR TO HAVE AVAILABLE FOR
HIS OWN USE PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES SUFFICIENT TO PERFORM
"ON-TIME" AS SPECIFIED IN THIS INVITATION TO BID.
FREIGHT F.O.B. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
ALL QUOTATIONS SHALL BE F.O.B. DESTINATION. THE TERM F.O.B.
DESTINATION SHALL MEAN DELIVERED AND UNLOADED ONTO THE RECEIVING DOCK
OF ANY STATE AGENCY AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, ANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
OR AUTHORIZED CORPORATION WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, WITH ALL
CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND UNLOADING PREPAID BY THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR.
FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD (PRICE INCREASE ALLOWED AFTER TIME FRAME)
PRICES QUOTED SHALL BE FIRM FOR (365) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE
AWARD, EXCEPT THE STATE SHALL BE ADVISED OF, AND RECEIVE THE BENEFIT
OF, ANY PRICE DECREASE IN EXCESS OF FIVE (5) PERCENT AUTOMATICALLY.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PRICE REDUCTION INFORMATION
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF ITS EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES BASED ON VENDOR/CONTRACTOR'S COST:
WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR PRICE CHANGES IN TERM CONTRACTS BASED ON VENDOR/
CONTRACTOR'S ACTUAL COST FOR OTHER THAN AN IMPOSED CHARGE BY FEDERAL,
STATE, COUNTY, OR CITY GOVERNMENT ENTITY AFTER THE FIRM PRICE PERIOD
SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES,
PURCHASING DIVISION. ANY INCREASE SHALL BE BASED ON THE CONTRACT
HOLDER'S ACTUAL COST INCREASE AND MAY NOT CONSTITUTE ADDITIONAL
PROFIT, AS SHOWN IN WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION SUCH AS INVOICES CLEARLY
DEMONSTRATING AN INCREASE IN COST COMPONENTS UPON WHICH ORIGINAL BID
OR LAST PRICE INCREASE WAS BASED, I.E. INVOICES FOR THE COST OF
MATERIALS, LABOR, DELIVERY, ETC., OR LABOR UNION AGREEMENTS FROM THE
START OF THE CONTRACT OR FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD AND CURRENT DATE AND/OR
A SIGNED LETTER FROM THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S SUPPLIER STATING THAT IT
HAS OR WILL BE IMPOSING A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT OR A PERCENTAGE
INCREASE FOR ALL OF ITS CUSTOMERS. IF DOCUMENTATION IS FROM VENDOR/
CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIER, VENDOR/CONTRACTOR MUST SHOW PROOF THAT IT HAS
TRIED TO OBTAIN THE GOODS FROM OTHER SUPPLIERS AND WAS UNABLE TO GET
IT AT ANY LOWER PRICE. ALL REQUESTS FOR PRICE INCREASES MUST BE
SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
IN ORDER FOR THE PURCHASING DIVISION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S
REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, ITS NEW BID PRICE(S) MUST STILL BE THE
LOW BID MEETING SPECIFICATIONS; THIS WILL BE DETERMINED BY USING THE
ORIGINAL EVALUATION MODEL WITH THE PRICES FROM THE NEW LIST PRICE.
IF THE CONTRACT HOLDER'S NEW BID PRICE IS HIGHER THAN THE NEXT LOW
BIDDER, PURCHASING DIVISION WILL EVALUATE THE NEXT LOW BID TO
DETERMINE IF IT MEETS SPECIFICATIONS AND IF SO, WILL ASK IF THE NEXT
LOW BIDDER IS WILLING TO HONOR ITS BID PRICES FOR POSSIBLE RE-AWARD.
IF THE NEXT LOW BIDDER AGREES TO HONOR ITS BID PRICE AND WILL HOLD IT
FOR THE FIRM BID PRICE PERIOD FOLLOWING AWARD, PURCHASING DIVISION
WILL APPRISE THE CONTRACT HOLDER OF THE SITUATION AND ASK IF IT WANTS
TO CONTINUE WITH ITS PRICE INCREASE REQUEST OR WITHDRAW ITS PRICE
INCREASE REQUEST. IF THE CONTRACT HOLDER STATES THAT IT WANTS TO
CONTINUE WITH ITS REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, PURCHASING DIVISION
WILL RECOMMEND CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT AND RE-AWARD TO THE NEXT
LOW BIDDER.
AT THE OPTION OF THE STATE, (1) REQUEST MAY BE GRANTED, (2) THE
CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED AND AWARDED TO THE NEXT LOW BIDDER, (3)
THE CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED AND THE COMMODITY/SERVICE BE READVERTISED
FOR AWARD, OR (4) CONTINUE THE CONTRACT WITHOUT CHANGE.
THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL ACCEPT OR REJECT ALL SUCH WRITTEN
REQUESTS WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) WORKING DAYS OF THE DATE OF RECEIPT
OF COMPLETE AND VERIFIED DOCUMENTATION.
APPROVAL OF PRICE INCREASES
IF APPROVED, THE PURCHASING DIVISION WILL MODIFY THE CONTRACT TO
REFLECT THE APPROVED PRICE INCREASE, PRINT AND MAIL THE REVISED
CONTRACT. THE CONTRACT HOLDER SHALL HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
DATED PRIOR TO THE APPROVED PRICE INCREASE ACCEPTANCE DATE AT THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE. APPROVAL OF ANY PRICE INCREASE RENEWS THE
FIRM PRICE PERIOD.
PRICE INCREASE REJECTION
WHEN THE STATE REJECTS A REQUEST FOR A PRICE INCREASE, THE CONTRACT
HOLDER WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE STATE'S INTENTION PRIOR TO
THE FIRST OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH. IF THE CONTRACT IS TO BE CANCELED,
THE CONTRACT HOLDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
THAT WERE PREPARED AND DATED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TERMINATION,
IF RECEIVED BY THE CONTRACT HOLDER WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30)
DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF TERMINATION.
REPORTS - PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT REPORTS IN EXCEL
FORMAT TO THE PURCHASING AGENT LISTED ON THE AWARDED CONTRACT UPON
REQUEST. THE REPORTS WILL PROVIDE STATISTICAL DATA ON ALL PURCHASES
MADE FROM THE AWARDED CONTRACT BY STATE AGENCIES. IF THE BIDDER
EXTENDED THE BID OFFER TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT
AGENCIES, THE REPORTS WILL ALSO PROVIDE STATISTICAL DATA ON ALL
PURCHASES MADE FROM THE AWARDED CONTRACT BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND
AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT AGENCIES PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE TERM LOCATED
IN THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT TITLED "PURCHASES BY LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT AGENCIES."
THE REPORT IS TO BE DETAILED, BROKEN DOWN BY LINE ITEM AND INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING DATA:
1) CONTRACT NUMBER
2) AGENCY OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY
3) CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER
4) COMMODITY DESCRIPTION
5) LINE ITEM QUANTITY PURCHASED EACH QUARTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL
AGENCY, GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
6) LINE ITEM DOLLAR AMOUNT (VOLUME) PURCHASED EACH QUARTER FOR EACH
INDIVIDUAL AGENCY, GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
7) LINE ITEM QUANTITY PURCHASED TO DATE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AGENCY,
GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
8) LINE ITEM DOLLAR AMOUNT (VOLUME) PURCHASED TO DATE FOR EACH
INDIVIDUAL AGENCY, GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR NON-PROFIT AGENCY.
9) SUB TOTALS FOR EACH CATEGORY ABOVE
10) GRAND TOTALS FOR EACH CATEGORY ABOVE.
BIDDER'S QUALIFICATION
BIDDERS MUST, UPON REQUEST OF THE STATE, FURNISH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE
OF THEIR ABILITY TO FURNISH PRODUCTS OR SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS. THE ASSISTANT
COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION,
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION AS TO A BIDDER'S
ABILITY TO PERFORM.
STATE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS ARISING FROM BID PROCEDURES OR SUBSEQUENT ORDER
AND DELIVERY PROCEDURES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
STATE OF TENNESSEE
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION
312 ROSA L. PARKS AVENUE
3RD FLOOR WILLIAM R. SNODGRASS TN TOWER
NASHVILLE, TN 37243-0557
TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BUYER LISTED ON THE FACE OF THE
INVITATION TO BID.
CANCELLATION
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: THE STATE MAY TERMINATE THIS CONTRACT
WITHOUT CAUSE. SAID TERMINATION SHALL NOT BE DEEMED A BREACH OF
CONTRACT BY THE STATE. THE STATE SHALL GIVE THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR AT
LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE CANCELATION
DATE.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR
GOODS SHIPPED OR SERVICES SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED AS OF THE
CANCELATION DATE, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE STATE BE LIABLE TO THE
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FOR COMPENSATION FOR ANY GOODS OR SERVICES WHICH
HAVE NOT BEEN RENDERED.
UPON SUCH TERMINATION, THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO
ANY ACTUAL GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ANY OTHER
CLAIMS WHATSOEVER OF ANY DESCRIPTION OR AMOUNT.
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: IF THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR FAILS TO FULFILL ITS
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT IN A TIMELY OR PROPER MANNER, OR IF
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR VIOLATES ANY TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT, THE STATE
SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT UPON
WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO CANCEL. THE STATE SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
WITHHOLD PAYMENT IN EXCESS OF FAIR COMPENSATION FOR COMPLETED
SERVICES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE
RELIEVED OF LIABILITY TO THE STATE FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY VIRTUE OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT BY THE CONTRACTOR.
AT THE END OF ANY FISCAL YEAR ANY CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED BY THE
STATE WITHOUT NOTICE, IN THE EVENT THAT FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CONTRACT
BECOME UNAVAILABLE.
THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO HONOR ALL PURCHASE ORDERS
THAT WERE PREPARED AND DATED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE TERMINATION, IF
RECEIVED BY THE VENDOR/CONTRACTOR WITHIN A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF TERMINATION.
PURCHASES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT AGENCIES
THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVITATION TO BID IS TO ESTABLISH A SOURCE OR
SOURCES OF SUPPLY FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, AND ANY
CORPORATION WHICH IS EXEMPTED FROM TAXATION UNDER 26 U.S.C. SECTION
501 (C) (3) AS AMENDED AND WHICH CONTRACTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE
PUBLIC (TCA 33-2-401). PURCHASES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND
AUTHORIZED CORPORATIONS ARE OPTIONAL WITH THOSE AGENCIES AND
CORPORATIONS AND OFFERS TO SELL TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ARE
OPTIONAL WITH THE BIDDER.
INDICATE IF YOUR OFFER IS ALSO EXTENDED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW. INITIAL IF YES.
_____________ BID OFFERS ARE EXTENDED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
PROHIBITION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
THE REQUIREMENTS OF STATE OF TENNESSEE'S PUBLIC ACTS, 2006, CHAPTER
NUMBER 878 AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 41 ADDRESSING THE USE OF ILLEGAL
IMMIGRANTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY CONTRACT TO SUPPLY GOODS OR
SERVICES TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHALL BE A MATERIAL PROVISION OF
THIS CONTRACT, A BREACH OF WHICH SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR MONETARY AND
OTHER PENALTIES, UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION OF THIS CONTRACT.
AS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC ACTS, 2006, CHAPTER NUMBER 878, NO PERSON MAY
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO SUPPLY GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE STATE WITH-
OUT FIRST ATTESTING IN WRITING THAT THE PERSON WILL NOT KNOWINGLY
UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
CONTRACT, AND WILL NOT KNOWINGLY UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ANY
SUBCONTRACTOR WHO WILL UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN
THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CONTRACT,
"ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT" SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT
EITHER A UNITED STATES CITIZEN, A LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT, OR A
PERSON WHOSE PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES IS
AUTHORIZED OR ALLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND WHO,
UNDER FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND/OR REGULATIONS, IS AUTHORIZED TO
BE EMPLOYED IN THE U.S. OR IS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED TO
PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT. THE CONTRACTOR HEREBY ATTESTS,
CERTIFIES, WARRANTS, AND ASSURES THAT IT SHALL COMPLY WITH THIS TERM
AND CONDITION FOR THE ENTIRE CONTRACT PERIOD.
THE CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THIS SECTION WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE SANCTIONS OF PUBLIC CHAPTER 878
OF 2006 FOR ACTS OR OMISSIONS OCCURRING AFTER ITS EFFECTIVE DATE. THIS
LAW REQUIRES THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO
PROHIBIT A CONTRACTOR FROM CONTRACTING WITH, OR SUBMITTING AN OFFER,
PROPOSAL, OR BID TO CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO SUPPLY
GOODS OR SERVICES FOR A YEAR AFTER A CONTRACTOR IS DISCOVERED TO
HAVE KNOWINGLY USED THE SERVICES OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DURING THE
PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT. THE CONTRACTOR MAY APPEAL THE
IMPOSITION OF THE ONE-YEAR PROHIBITION BY UTILIZING AN APPEALS
PROCESS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
AS PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 41, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT
SEMI-ANNUAL ATTESTATION FORMS AND OBTAIN A SIGNED ATTESTATION FORM
FROM ANY SUBCONTRACTOR PRIOR TO THE USE OF THE SUBCONTRACTOR AND SEMI-
ANNUALLY THEREAFTER DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD. THE RECORDS SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND RANDOM INSPECTION AT ANY REASONABLE TIME UPON
REASONABLE NOTICE BY THE STATE. RECORDS SHALL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
1.) DOCUMENTATION ON CONTRACTORS' EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTOR
PERSONNEL WORKING ON THIS CONTRACT SHOWING THAT THEY ARE LEGAL
TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AND PAYROLL RECORDS.
2.) SIGNED AND DATED ATTESTATION FORMS FOR YOUR COMPANY THAT HAVE
BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND ATTESTATION FORMS
OBTAINED FROM SUBCONTRACTOR(S).
NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN PRIOR APPROVAL TO
SUBCONTRACT FROM THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES,
PURCHASING DIVISION.
BY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ON THIS INVITATION TO BID THE CONTRACTOR
CONSTITUTES SIGNING THE ATTESTATION FORM FOR THE INITIAL SIX (6)
MONTHS OF THE CONTRACT PERIOD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED
TO SUBMIT SIGNED ATTESTATION FORMS ON A SEMI-ANNUAL BASIS FROM THE
START DATE OF THE CONTRACT PERIOD THROUGH TO ITS COMPLETION DATE TO
THE PURCHASING DIVISION. THE ATTESTATION FORM IS LOCATED ON THE
PURCHASING DIVISION WEBSITE: WWW.STATE.TN.US/GENERALSERV/PURCHASING
IN THE EVENT THAT THE CONTRACTOR FAILS TO SUBMIT THE ATTESTATION FORM,
FILLED OUT, DATED AND SIGNED, BY THE END OF ANY SIX MONTH CONTRACT
INTERVAL, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE
REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT THE ATTESTATION FORM WITHIN SEVEN (7) CALENDAR
DAYS; FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ATTESTATION FORM WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME
FRAME MAY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE CONTRACT.
2007 TENNESSEE PSAT/NMSQT
DELIVERABLES
PSAT/NMSQT: THE COLLEGE BOARD WILL PROVIDE THE 2007 PSAT/NMSQT EXAM
AND STANDARD DELIVERABLES CURRENTLY GENERATED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.
THESE INCLUDE:
1. STUDENT SCORE REPORTS AND SCHOOL SUMMARY REPORTS: STUDENT SCORE
REPORTS (TWO COPIES PER STUDENT), ONE COPY OF THE ROSTER OF STUDENT
SCORES AND PLANS AND, FOR SCHOOLS TESTING AT LEAST 50 JUNIORS AND
SOPHOMORES PER GRADE LEVEL, ONE COPY OF THE SCHOOL SUMMARY REPORT
(INCLUDES NUMBER OF STUDENTS TESTED, MEAN TEST SCORES,
BACKGROUND AND COLLEGE MAJOR OF INTEREST, ETC.) WILL BE SHIPPED TO
EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL IN MID-DECEMBER 2007, PROVIDED THERE ARE NO
DELAYS IN TIMELY RECEIPT OF COMPLETED ANSWER SHEETS OR DELAYS DUE TO
TESTING IRREGULARITIES THAT COULD RESULT IN A DELAY OF SHIPMENT
OF SCORE AND SUMMARY REPORTS.
2. MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART(TM)- ONLINE APPLICATION INCLUDING AN INTER-
ACTIVE SCORE REPORT WITH COMPLETE ANSWER EXPLANATIONS, PERSONALIZED
SAT STUDY PLAN, PERSONALIZED COLLEGE LIST AND MAJORS INFORMATION TO
START THOSE SEARCHES. MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART IS AVAILABLE TO ALL
PARTICIPATING STUDENTS, USING THE ACCESS CODE FOUND ON THEIR PAPER
SCORE REPORT. EDUCATORS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH ACCESS TO A WORKING
MODEL TO AIDE THEM IN ASSISTING STUDENTS.
3. SCHOOL-LEVEL AP POTENTIAL(TM)- ONLINE TOOL THAT USES PSAT/NMSQT
SCORE TO HELP SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL STUDENTS THAT
MAY BE SUCCESSFUL IN APW, HONORS OR OTHER ADVANCED COURSES. REPORTS
WILL AVAILABLE ONLINE IN MID-JANUARY 2008. SCHOOL ACCESS CODES WILL
APPEAR ON THE ROSTER OF STUDENT SCORES AND PLANS, RECEIVED IN DECEMBER
2007.
4. DISTRICT-LEVEL AP POTENTIAL-: REPORTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE AND
ACCESS CODES MAILED TO THE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS IN EACH
PARTICIPATING DISTRICT IN MID-JANUARY 2008.
5. SCHOOL-LEVEL SUMMARY OF ANSWERS AND SKILLS REPORTS: ONLINE SCHOOL
REPORT THAT AGGREGATES STUDENT RESPONSES TO EACH QUESTION, PLUS SKILLS
FEEDBACK, BY GRADE. AT LEAST 25 STUDENTS MUST TEST IN ORDER TO
GENERATE A SUMMARY OF ANSWERS AND SKILLS REPORT FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE
GRADE LEVEL. REPORTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2008.
ACCESS CODES WILL APPEAR ON THE ROSTER OF STUDENT SCORES AND PLANS,
RECEIVED IN DECEMBER 2007.
6. DISTRICT-LEVEL SUMMARY OF ANSWERS AND SKILLS REPORTS:
ONLINE DISTRICT REPORT(SIMILAR TO THE SCHOOL-LEVEL REPORT NOTED
ABOVE) WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESS CODES MAILED TO THE DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SELECTING
PSAT/NMSQT IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2008.
7. DISTRICT-LEVEL STUDENT DATA ON DISK: INDIVIDUAL STUDENT DATA IN
ELECTRONIC FORMAT THAT INCLUDES ALL PSAT/NMSQT TEST-TAKERS IN GRADES
8-12 IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS SELECTING PSAT/NMSQT WILL BE DELIVERED
IN EITHER ASCII OR EXCEL FORMAT TO THE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
COORDINATOR IN MID-DECEMBER 2007.
8. STATE-LEVEL STUDENT DATA ON CD: INDIVIDUAL STUDENT DATA IN
ELECTRONIC FORMAT FOR ALL PSAT/NMSQT TEST-TAKERS IN GRADES 8-12 IN
TENNESSEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT SELECTED PSAT/NMSQT WILL BE
PROVIDED IN MID-FEBRUARY 2008 TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION, FOLLOWING EXECUTION OF A DATA LICENSE AGREEMENT.
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBE THE TYPES OF FEE-BASED SCHOOL REPORTS AVAILABLE
AT AN ADDITIONAL COST.
LINE # 2
1. SCHOOL-LEVEL STUDENT DATA ON CD: INDIVIDUAL STUDENT DATA IN
ELECTRONIC FORMAT THAT INCLUDES ALL PSAT/NMSQT TEST-TAKERS IN GRADES
8-12. AN ELECTRONIC DATA FILE IS AVAILABLE IN EITHER ASCII OR
EXCEL FORMAT PER SCHOOL AND DELIVERED IN LATE-DECEMBER 2007.
LINE # 3
2. SPECIAL SCHOOL SUMMARY REPORTS: SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS
THAT TESTED LESS THAT 50 JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES PER GRADE LEVEL IS
AVAILABLE PER SCHOOL.REPORTS ARE DELIVERED IN LATE DECEMBER 2007.
CONSIDERATIONS:
1. THE 2007 PSAT/NMSQT TEST DATES ARE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007
OR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2007. THE COLLEGE BOARD WILL FURNISH NO
MORE THAT THE NUMBER OF TEST BOOKS ORDERED BY TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26, 2007.
2. THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDED TO THE COLLEGE
BOARD A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS COVERED BY THE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT THAT SELECTED PSAT/NMSQT AND THEIR LIST OF SCHOOLS,
INCLUDING THE SIX-DIGIT SCHOOL CODE FOR EACH SCHOOL AND ITS
PROJECTED STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN EACH GRADE INCLUDED UNDER THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT.
3. THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDED TO THE COLLEGE
BOARD A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL DISTRICT ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS IN
TENNESSEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SELECTING PSAT/NMSQT, INCLUDING NAME,
MAILING ADDRESS, E-MAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND FAX NUMBER.
4. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PSAT/NMSQT TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
WHO REQUEST ACCOMODATIONS WILL TRANSPIRE ONLY IF SUCH ADMINISTRATION
FOLLOWS THE STANDARD COLLEGE BOARD PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING
ACCOMODATIONS, INCLUDING DEADLINE DATES FOR REQUESTS, AND THE
ACCOMODATIONS CAN ONLY BE USED IF THEY ARE APPROVED BY THE
COLLEGE BOARD PRIOR TO TESTING.
5. EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT
STUDENTS GRID CORRECT GRADE LEVEL AND SCHOOL CODE ON THEIR PSAT/NMSQT
ANSWER SHEETS TO ENSURE ACCURATE REPORTING AND STATE PAYMENT OF FEES.
SCHOOLS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENTS IN
GRADES OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING
THOSE WHO GRID IMPROPERLY.
6. EACH PARTICIPATING SCHOOL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING
TIMELY SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED PSAT/NMQST ANSWERS SHEETS TO AVOID
A DELAY IN PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF DELIVERABLES.
| Vendor Name and Address |
Business Ownership |
Contract Details |
College Entrance Examination Bd
45 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023-6992
Vendor Contact: Alexander Chavarry
Contact Phone: (770)225-4010
|
Small: No
Minority: No
Woman-Owned: No |
Contract No: 4036188
Payment Terms: NONE
Delivery: ON TIME
State Agencies Only |
Contract Items and Services for SWC #251
Unless specified elsewhere, ship to: Statewide
Commodity Codes in hypertext links below, if clicked, will lead to a picture of the product!
SWC No.
Solic. No. |
Contract No. |
Line No. |
Commodity Code
Description |
Unit |
Unit Price |
Discount Off Catalog Price |
251 2059291 |
4036188 |
00001 |
785-71-073260
2007 Psat / Nmsqt Test All Formats Brand: 2007 PSAT/NMSQT Model: ALL FORMATS
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EA |
$11.05000 |
N/A |
251 2059291 |
4036188 |
00002 |
785-71-073261
School Level Student Data On Cd Brand: DATA ON CD
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EA |
$50.00000 |
N/A |
251 2059291 |
4036188 |
00003 |
785-71-073262
Special School Sumary Reports Brand: SUMMARY REPORTS Model: SPECIAL SCHOOL
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EA |
$30.00000 |
N/A |
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