High School Science

The Lake Washington School District No. 414 in Redmond, Washington, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for high school science curriculum resources across its eight high schools serving approximately 9,698 students. The procurement seeks comprehensive curriculum materials for three core science courses: Biology/Biology in the Earth System, Chemistry/Chemistry in the Earth System, and Physics/Physics in the Universe, which must align with Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Vendors must electronically submit responses through the Bonfire portal by 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time on January 15th, 2026, with questions due by 3:00 P.M. PST on December 15, 2025. Respondents are required to provide detailed company information, company history, at least three school district references, and comprehensive pricing structures including options for textbook-only, digital-only (8-year or 10-year licenses), and bundled pricing. The district mandates that submissions include a demo license for quality assurance review, white papers, and research studies supporting material development and implementation, with potential for subsequent competitive bidding.

The RFI does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The district reserves the right to reject any or all responses and potentially procure through Government Purchasing Alliance contracts or inter-local cooperative purchasing agreements. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement suggests a comprehensive curriculum adoption across multiple high schools, implying a potentially substantial contract value. The district will evaluate responses based on demonstrated ability, capacity, skill, character, integrity, reputation, experience, and quality of previous contract performance. Vendors will need to provide materials that comprehensively integrate life, physical, and Earth and space science standards through an innovative three-course model. The procurement process may include vendor presentations to the district at no charge following the initial submission review period, with the ultimate goal of selecting a curriculum that meets the district's educational standards and student learning objectives.