Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.1. The vendor must describe in general terms how the employability skills assessment will fit the State's requirements and any specific benefits that the State would receive by choosing this approach over any alternatives. Vendors are encouraged to propose alternative methods or modifications to tasks or identify additional tasks that they feel are necessary or would improve the efficiency of the project and/or quality of the materials produced for the project. 1.2. Vendors must submit a preliminary project timeline to administer the employability skills assessment. This should incorporate the testing window and the necessary services to complete the assessment. 1.3. The vendor must describe their approach to promoting a working relationship with Department staff, including but not limited to the following factors: 1.3.1. Regular communications with Department Staff through a variety of methods including e-mail, phone, conference calls, and video conferencing. 1.3.2. An approach that is collaborative, client-oriented, and proactive in terms of services and planning needed to complete a successful assessment. 1.3.3. Availability of Key Personnel minimally Monday through Friday to answer questions from Department Staff and offer technical expertise and advice on assessment issues. 1.3.4. Assurances that the assessment will comply with adopted procedures for State-administered assessments. 1.3.5. A complete student results file from the testing administration. 1. TECHNICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT 1.1. The vendor must describe in general terms how the technical skills assessment will fit the State's requirements and any specific benefits that the State would receive by choosing this approach over any alternatives. Vendors are encouraged to propose alternative methods or modifications to tasks or identify additional tasks that they feel are necessary or would improve the efficiency of the project and/or quality of the materials produced for the project. 1.2. Vendors must submit a preliminary project timeline to administer the technical skills assessment. This should incorporate the testing window and the necessary services to complete the assessment. 1.3. The vendor must describe their approach to promoting a working relationship with Department staff, including but not limited to the following factors: 1.3.1. Regular communications with Department Staff through a variety of methods including e-mail, phone, conference calls, and video conferencing. 1.3.2. An approach that is collaborative, client-oriented, and proactive in terms of services and planning needed to complete a successful assessment. 1.3.3. Availability of Key Personnel minimally Monday through Friday to answer questions from Department Staff and offer technical expertise and advice on assessment issues. 1.3.4. Assurances that the assessment will comply with adopted procedures for State-administered assessments. 1.3.5. A complete student results file from the testing administration
