Adaptive Learning Pathways

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) in Georgia is soliciting proposals for an Adaptive Learning Pathways (ALP-2026) digital instructional platform targeting mathematics and English Language Arts. The comprehensive platform must provide secure, customizable, and personalized learning capabilities with adaptive support for diverse student populations, including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and those in intervention programs. Proposers must deliver a solution capable of functioning in center-based and small group instructional settings, with individualized learning pathways and robust technological infrastructure. The RFP requires vendors to demonstrate 99.99% system uptime, compliance with 1EdTech interoperability standards, and support for SAML 2.0 authentication and single sign-on capabilities. Proposal submissions are due by January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with all questions to be submitted through the Euna Procurement Message Center by January 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The evaluation criteria will allocate 50 points for product fit, 30 points for pricing, 15 points for implementation and training, and 5 points for references.

The procurement does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. Vendors must comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, complete applicable affidavits, and register with the federal E-Verify program. The contract term spans four years from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, with a complimentary preparation period from March 1 through June 30, 2026. Proposers must provide comprehensive pricing across product adoption, implementation, and professional learning categories, with multi-year discounts and itemized cost structures. A Vendor Showcase will be conducted from February 4-6, 2026, at CCSD's Office of Technology & Information Services in Canton, Georgia, where selected vendors must provide demo accounts and setup resources. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors must submit firm pricing for the entire contract term and provide detailed cost breakdowns for evaluation. The district requires vendors to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability, $3,000,000 cyber liability, and comprehensive data protection measures.