Direct Award Determination - WestEd Curriculum

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pursuing a direct award procurement in Kanawha County for curriculum development with WestEd, specifically targeting the expansion of online learning modules for Writing High-Quality Secondary Transition Plans. The procurement involves developing three additional online learning modules to be integrated into the existing curriculum, with each module requiring up to two narrated instructional videos, up to two readings, and an application activity. The project aims to support the state's systemic implementation plan for improving graduation and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities ages 14-21. Deliverables include virtual planning meetings, production of three learning modules, and an assessment quiz with up to 25 questions and answers. The solicitation was issued on July 14, 2025, with a closing date of July 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM, and the service delivery is scheduled to occur between the contract establishment date and September 30, 2025. WVDE has determined this to be a sole source procurement due to WestEd's status as the original curriculum creator, with over 700 people having previously used the initial course.

The procurement appears to be a targeted, non-competitive award specifically to WestEd, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. The total project cost is $45,000, which covers the comprehensive curriculum development and assessment creation. There are no indications of disadvantaged enterprise requirements or alternative vendor considerations. The procurement is uniquely structured to leverage WestEd's existing expertise and continuity of content, with the argument that no other vendor could provide the same level of specialized curriculum development for secondary transition planning. The project will integrate directly into the West Virginia Department of Education's existing learning management system, building upon the previously developed curriculum from September 2022. The single line item is priced as a unit purchase, with WestEd being responsible for producing the specified curriculum modules to enhance educational resources for students with disabilities.