26-040 Online Platform - Credit Repair Services

The Bibb County School District in Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Online Digital Learning Platform serving grades 6-12 across 38 school locations. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive online learning services encompassing core subjects, electives, and credit recovery curriculum aligned with Georgia standards. Key deliverables include a site license for five traditional high schools with an enrollment of 4,450 students for unlimited initial credit and credit recovery use; a virtual school option with specified license quantities for grades 6-8 and 9-12 students utilizing both vendor-provided teachers and online modules; a professional learning plan to support implementation; and ancillary costs for summer school programs and additional services such as academic integrity monitoring or system integrations. The vendor must demonstrate curriculum alignment with Georgia standards, NCAA approval for student athletes, national accreditation by Cognia or similar agency, and proof of College Board approval for Advanced Placement courses if offered. Implementation and curriculum readiness must be available by June 2026, with professional learning provided to teachers at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year and regular monthly check-ins and support required throughout the contract period. Proposals will be evaluated on 100 points distributed across Quality of Product and Suitability to District Needs (50 points), Pricing Proposal (30 points), and Proposed Management Plan (20 points). Critical deadlines include a pre-bid conference on May 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, a question deadline of May 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST, and a proposal due date of May 21, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST, with all submissions required through BONFIRE at https://bcsdk12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though the District requires vendors to demonstrate evidence of successful performance in improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged students and submit references from a minimum of three similar-sized clients served within the last three years. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The contract term is one year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, with an option for renewal for the next four years, though specific budget allocations or award value ranges are not disclosed in the RFP summary. All proposals must include the vendor's federal tax identification number, and all communication regarding this solicitation must be directed in writing to Dr. Elaine M. Wilson, Executive Director of Procurement, at Elaine.Wilson@bcsdk12.net. Interested vendors should review the complete RFP document for detailed pricing submission requirements across the four service tiers and additional technical specifications.