English Language Development Curriculum

Poudre School District R-1 is seeking proposals for a comprehensive or supplemental English Language Development (ELD) curriculum for Multilingual Learners (MLs) across K-12, with a specific focus on newcomer students. The district requires curriculum solutions that align with Colorado Academic Standards and CELP/WIDA standards, targeting approximately 81 teachers, 64 sections, and 1,600 students. Required deliverables include instructional materials, online resources, technology platforms, and professional learning opportunities that are culturally relevant, anti-racist, and support critical thinking. The curriculum must provide multimodal learning experiences, intervention strategies, and academic language support for students with varying English proficiency levels. The RFP (#25-630-002) was issued on May 2, 2025, with vendor questions due by May 21, 2025, and proposals due by July 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM MT. Evaluation criteria will include usability, efficacy, curriculum alignment, and support for multilingual learners. The district anticipates a potential 10-year contract period, with possible end dates of June 30, 2033, or June 30, 2036.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 per loss for Technology Errors & Omissions/Network Security & Privacy insurance. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the district reserves the right to select one or more vendors for the curriculum solution. The contract will require vendors to provide detailed pricing for initial purchases of instructional materials, technology, and online resources, with structures accommodating potential enrollment increases. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the curriculum and the anticipated 10-year contract suggest a significant procurement value. Vendors must submit sample materials, detailed pricing, references, and a completed proposal certification form, with potential vendor presentations anticipated in Fall 2025.