GJ26-115 BESD Elementary Math Curriculum / Textbook Adoption K-5 BESD-03-2026-1

Box Elder School District (BESD) in Box Elder County, Utah is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the adoption of a comprehensive elementary mathematics curriculum and textbooks for grades K-5 across 13 elementary schools serving approximately 5,600 students. The procurement seeks instructional materials that are research-based, standards-aligned to Utah Core Standards, and include robust digital resources and tools. Required deliverables include curriculum materials available in both electronic and hard copy formats, manipulatives, professional development, and comprehensive support services. The curriculum must be listed on the Utah State Board of Education RIMS list as a recommended primary resource for grades K-5 and must include mandatory features such as comprehensive interventions and extension opportunities, accommodations for diverse learners, Spanish and multilingual availability, digital accessibility across multiple devices with Canvas and Google Classroom integration, student data privacy compliance, and 24/7 customer support with one-business-day response guarantee. Vendors must provide detailed cost breakdowns including professional development costs, per-student and per-teacher licensing fees, and total costs for five- through ten-year contract periods, with pricing guaranteed for the entire contract term. The evaluation will be conducted by a multi-level committee of district content specialists, administrators, instructional coaches, parents, and teachers, with technical merit weighted at 135 points and cost at 15 points. Key deadlines include a questions deadline of March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT, proposal submissions due April 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT via the U3P-Bonfire platform, vendor presentations scheduled for April 17, 2026, teacher review and scoring from April 10 through May 7, 2026, and a Board of Education contract award anticipated on June 10, 2026.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Participating vendors must comply with the State of Utah Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services, including mandatory insurance coverage requirements (workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence if applicable), E-Verify employment eligibility verification participation, non-debarment certification, and compliance with state anti-boycott statutes. All materials must be delivered F.O.B. destination at contractor expense, and vendors must acknowledge and adhere to the Data Processing Agreement establishing data privacy and security obligations. The resulting contract will be awarded for an initial five-year term with an option to renew for up to five additional years, for a maximum of ten years total. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors should note that the 1GB file upload limit applies to submissions via U3P, and all technical and pricing proposals must comply with both district and state requirements governing educational procurement and data protection.