2024-170000-0910-Fine Arts Textbooks and Resources for Grades 6-12

Henry County Schools in Georgia is seeking to acquire instructional resources to support student learning in elementary Fine Arts courses for grades 6-12. The state has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting information and/or statements of qualifications from vendors interested in providing textbooks and materials aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for Fine Arts curricula. The contract term is for one year with four optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals are due by October 25, 2024, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 10, 2024. The RFP outlines pricing requirements, including a specified cost per student, and specifies estimated annual quantities for various subject areas and grade levels. Award is anticipated by December 20, 2024.

The RFP includes set-aside goals for small and disadvantaged businesses. The current contract is held by ABC Publishing, and the state has noted a desire to consider new and innovative instructional materials to support the fine arts curriculum. Funding is provided through the state's general education budget, with an estimated annual value of the contract at $12 million.