1914-27 (RFP) K-5 Core Literacy Program Curriculum, Assessment, and Implement

East Hartford Public Schools is soliciting proposals under RFP 1914-27 for a research-based K-5 core literacy program, with questions due November 20, 2026 and proposals due December 11, 2026 at 11:59 AM. Respondents must be Connecticut-approved curriculum vendors and must sign the EHPS Student Data Privacy Agreement complying with Connecticut General Statutes 10-234aa and 10-234bb.

The program must align with the Science of Reading and Connecticut's Right to Read requirements. For grades K-3, proposed curricula must be listed on Connecticut's current approved K-3 Reading Curriculum Models and Programs. Grades 4-5 materials must provide a coherent continuation of literacy instruction across the K-5 program. Deliverables include teacher curriculum guides and lesson materials, student materials and decodable readers, screening and progress-monitoring assessments, digital resources and user licenses, and initial and ongoing professional learning. Program and training components must be accessible by February 2027 for full implementation in the 2027-28 school year. Proposals are delivered to East Hartford Public Schools at 1110 Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut.

The contract term is at least three fiscal years (July 1 to June 30), with potential extension for two additional 12-month periods, subject to a non-appropriation clause. Respondents must submit separate quotes for K-3 only, grades 4-5 only, and a comprehensive K-5 package. Each quote must include year-one initial purchase and adoption costs, annual renewal and consumable costs, and a multi-year purchase package with maximum year-over-year increase percentages. Pricing is F.O.B. delivered and excludes Connecticut sales tax. EHPS reserves the right to award multiple firms.

Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, statutory workers' compensation, commercial automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and $5 million umbrella liability, with the East Hartford Board of Education and Town of East Hartford named as additional insureds. A notarized Indemnification and Insurance form is due before work begins. Respondents must certify they owe no delinquent taxes to the Town of East Hartford, and selected vendors may be required to attend in-person interviews.

Selection weighs overall RFP quality, applicability to EHPS needs, relevant experience, reference strength, and pricing. Addenda will be published by November 30, 2026. Britney Whitworth is the point of contact at whitworth.bd@easthartford.org or 860-622-5133.