2-Year English Languarge Arts (ELA)

Cumberland County Schools (CCS) is seeking a comprehensive two-year contract for 6-12 core English Language Arts (ELA) instructional materials for approximately 26,000 students, covering both print and digital curriculum resources. The Request for Proposal (RFP 173-25020) solicits vendors to provide materials that support district academic goals, align with state standards, and engage students in rigorous language and literacy learning for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. Vendors may bid on individual grade bands (6-8 or high school), with eight hardcopy proposal submissions required by February 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The evaluation criteria will assess materials quality (40 points), vendor support (30 points), company qualifications (10 points), and cost (20 points). Key proposal deadlines include vendor questions due by January 24, 2025, finalist notifications by February 21, 2025, sample materials submission by March 3, 2025, and finalist presentations scheduled for March 18, 2025. Proposals must include detailed pricing for materials, digital subscriptions, and professional development services, along with references from at least three similar school districts.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide proof of $2 million in commercial general liability coverage and are not required to have specific licensing status with North Carolina. The contract allows for potential multiple vendor awards, with CCS reserving the right to adjust quantities based on population and budgetary changes. Funding for the contract will come from budgeted funds and federal grants. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the scope encompasses instructional materials for approximately 45 ELA teachers per grade level, with students experiencing 50-60 minute class periods for Tier 1 instruction and additional shared time for Tier 2 and 3 instruction. The district currently uses various vendor resources and is open to both novel-based and standards-based approaches that align with their instructional framework. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the provided documentation.