Early Literacy Provider List

The Oregon Department of Education is issuing a Request for Qualifications to establish approved provider lists for Early Literacy Professional Learning, Coaching, and High-Dosage Tutoring services, with responses due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This RFQ does not result in a direct contract with ODE; instead, it creates approved lists from which school districts and charter schools receiving Early Literacy Success School District Grants may contract for services. The approved provider lists will be released January 15, 2027, and updated every two years thereafter.

Eligible applicants include educational consultants, non-profit organizations, professional organizations, and universities. Education Service Districts and SBE-adopted ELA curriculum publishers are excluded. Services target grades Pre-K through 5th grade and support the Early Literacy Success Initiative established by HB 3198 and OAR 581-017-0811. Respondents must complete either or both of two workbooks—Attachment A (Professional Learning and Coaching) and Attachment B (High-Dosage Tutoring)—and submit supporting evidence via a Smartsheet form alongside a signed Responder Information and Certification Sheet. Previously approved providers from the 2025 lists must resubmit complete RFQ components to remain eligible.

This is a qualifications-based listing with no pricing component. Responses will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee using a scoring rubric rated from 0 (No Evidence) to 3 (Strong Evidence); submissions must meet all screening requirements and achieve a minimum overall score for approval. A pre-submittal conference is scheduled for June 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT. Questions must be submitted by June 24, 2026. Firm offers must remain valid for 180 days following the opening date. All responses become property of the Agency subject to Oregon Public Records Law.