Educational English Language Arts and Mathematics Software and Curriculum

The School District of St. Lucie County, Florida, is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-12 for supplemental Educational English Language Arts and Mathematics Software and Curriculum designed to increase student achievement across the district. The procurement seeks integrated software solutions that include adaptive diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring capabilities, self-paced learning features, and support for English Language Learners across three grade bands: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Vendors must provide per-pupil pricing calculated at the district level with three separate offerings: ELA only, Mathematics only, and bundled ELA and Mathematics, with pricing that remains consistent regardless of school size or enrollment within each band. All proposed pricing must encompass student and teacher licenses, platform access and updates, embedded assessments, instructional resources, required professional learning, and technical support. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale addressing Technical Specifications (5 points), Curriculum and Instruction (25 points), Progress Monitoring and Reporting (20 points), Professional Learning (10 points), Cost (30 points), Customer Service (5 points), and References (5 points), with shortlisted vendors required to achieve minimum qualifying scores and participate in formal presentations on March 30, 2026. The proposal submission deadline is March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM via the Bonfire electronic portal, with a clarification deadline of February 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The initial contract will be awarded as one contract per grade band with no more than two grade bands per product, and will include a one-year initial term with three optional one-year renewal periods at identical terms and conditions, with Board approval targeted for May 9, 2026.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. Vendors must demonstrate Florida licensure, comply with Jessica Lunsford Act background screening requirements, provide proof of E-Verify participation, debarment certification, and lobbying disclosures. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella, and Professional Liability Insurance. Proposers must certify drug-free workplace compliance, and all proposals must remain valid for 90 days following the Board's approval. The RFP does not specify an incumbent vendor, existing infrastructure requirements, or a defined budget range, and the district does not guarantee the number of schools or students that will utilize the services. The School District of St. Lucie County reserves the right to reject any proposals, make multiple awards, or negotiate with top-ranked firms based on evaluation results.