"I Am Sam" Primary Decodable Readers

The Colorado Department of Education, on behalf of Denver County and Denver City, issued a sole source procurement for "I Am Sam" Primary Decodable Readers, posted on February 28, 2017, with a submission deadline of March 7, 2017. This non-competitive procurement seeks to procure primary-level decodable reading materials designed to support literacy development and reading instruction aligned with science-based methodologies and Colorado's reading curriculum standards. The deliverables include the "I Am Sam" decodable readers and related instructional materials, with key objectives focused on improving student literacy outcomes and supporting primary-level reading instruction. The procurement documentation emphasizes the pedagogical approach and demonstrated effectiveness of these specific materials in meeting the state's educational and performance requirements. While specific quantities, delivery schedules, and detailed specifications are not enumerated in the available documentation, the procurement is structured as a sole source award, indicating the procuring agency determined that no other comparable products or vendors could adequately fulfill the specified requirements.

Academic Success For All Learners has been identified as the sole source vendor, with Vice-President Andrew Hofmeister confirming exclusive availability of the materials listed on www.iseesam.com, including the "I Am Sam" decodable readers, Reading For All Learners (available in color and black-and-white editions), The Phonemic Awareness Program, The Fluency Builders, Reading Instruction for Adolescents and Adults, Math Facts and Applications for All Learners, Spelling for All Learners, and related staff development products. All materials are protected by valid United States copyrights and are distributed through multiple channels including Amazon.com and other web-based mechanisms. The documentation does not indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other special classifications. No specific contract award value, budget range, or pricing information is provided in the available procurement documents, and no incumbent contractor information or technology integration requirements are detailed in the posted materials.