Hosting, Maintenance and Support – TransACT Communications LLC

This is a single source posting notification; there are no solicitation documents for download. This posting is not a Request for Bid (RFB) nor Request for Proposal (RFP).

The Department of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), partnering with the Department of Education (MDE), intends to renew an agreement with TransACT Communications, Inc. (TransACT) for up to 24 mos.

This software is for parent notification that is required under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), ESSA Collection and General Education Collection. This software enables MDE to use an online compliance and communication center to provide required state and federal documentation evidencing parent notification and consultation in languages that a parent understands. The renewal of the software will allow the State to continue to make proprietary, customized documentation designed as necessary to reflect applicable state and federal law. TransACT is the only provider of the software MDE identified as compatible with the Minnesota English Learner Program and federal requirements. TransACT retains exclusive ownership, copyrights, and trademark of their proprietary cloud services, the and the renewal is not available through a third party.

If there are any concerns regarding this single source notification, please contact Rebecca Bley at rebecca.bley@state.mn.us prior to June 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Please include the reference number and title of the posting in the subject line. Or you may call the HelpLine at 651.296.2600 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities: 711 or 1.800.627.3529).