2-Year English Languarge Arts (ELA)

Cumberland County Schools (CCS) in North Carolina is seeking a comprehensive procurement of 6-12 core instructional materials in English Language Arts (ELA) through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The district requires research-based, user-friendly materials that support academic goals, align with state standards, and engage students in rigorous language and literacy learning. The procurement process includes specific key dates: vendor questions are due January 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm, district responses by January 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm, and proposals due February 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Vendors will need to submit sample materials to eleven locations by March 3, 2025, with finalist presentations scheduled for March 18, 2025. The evaluation criteria will be based on a detailed vendor scorecard, with points allocated as follows: materials quality (40 points), professional learning support (30 points), vendor experience (10 points), and cost (20 points). Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing for materials, add-ons, third-party products, and professional development costs for both the initial and subsequent years.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Cumberland County Schools serves approximately 49,183 students across 86 schools, with a significant population of military-connected students (28%) and English language learners. The funding for this contract will be derived from budgeted funds and federal grants, with CCS reserving the right to adjust quantities based on population and budgetary changes. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the district requires vendors to demonstrate comprehensive ELA instructional material capabilities for grades 6-12. The procurement appears open to educational material providers, curriculum developers, and publishers specializing in ELA instructional resources. Although a specific award value is not disclosed, the scope suggests a substantial multi-year contract potentially worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on per-student material costs and professional development requirements.