Character Instruction Manuals

The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Central Purchasing Division is seeking a supplier to develop supplemental instructional materials for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) that integrate Bible and character education into elementary-level social studies curriculum. The contract aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of how biblical principles and character virtues have shaped the nation. Suppliers must produce age-appropriate materials that emphasize core virtues like honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion, and include activities for practical application. The materials must reference Oklahoma historical events and figures and align with Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies. Bidders are required to have a minimum of three years' experience working with government entities and must submit a digital prototype in PDF format. The solicitation (Event #EV00000647) requires responses to be submitted through the Oklahoma Supplier Portal by 3:00 p.m. CST on March 20, 2025, with questions due by March 3, 2025. Bids will be evaluated using a best value criterion based on price and solicitation specifications, with proposals remaining valid for 120 days after submission.

The solicitation includes several requirements for potential bidders, such as completing the Responding Bidder Information form (OMES FORM CP 076), which requires documentation on Israel boycott participation status, Oklahoma Secretary of State registration, workers' compensation insurance, and service-disabled veteran business enterprise status. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the form does provide opportunities for service-disabled veteran businesses to demonstrate their qualifications. The contract has an initial term of one year with four possible one-year renewals and may be designated as a statewide contract. Suppliers must be capable of shipping materials to every Oklahoma school district, with quantities and locations to be provided by OSDE. The entire order must be produced and delivered within 56 calendar days of contract award. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the pricing will be firm fixed price, including product and shipping costs. Bidders are also required to complete additional documentation, including an Executive Summary Response Worksheet, a Third-Party Supplier Information form, and a Non-Collusion Certification.