Instructional Materials Adoption

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for K-12 Instructional Materials Adoption services focusing specifically on Mathematics and Science curricula. The procurement seeks experienced vendors to provide comprehensive instructional materials across digital and print formats that align with Georgia Standards of Excellence. Proposals are due on December 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET, with a pre-proposal virtual conference scheduled for November 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. ET via Zoom. The adoption process will include multiple evaluation phases: initial review, presentations, interviews, classroom pilots, stakeholder reviews, and final selection, with an anticipated board recommendation by February 2026. The evaluation will utilize a 1000-point scoring system, with 450 points allocated to company qualifications and experience, 450 points for methodology and operations, and 100 points for cost. Key requirements include providing materials with robust digital platforms, professional learning resources, assessment tools, and supports for diverse learners including students with disabilities, English learners, and gifted students.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the RFP emphasizes an equity framework and seeks vendors who can provide multilingual resources. Vendors must comply with comprehensive administrative requirements, including E-Verify documentation, background checks, and local business compliance forms. While specific contract award values are not definitively stated, the sample contract indicates the potential for a one-year initial term with options for up to four additional one-year renewals. The procurement requires vendors to demonstrate alignment with APS's equity goals, provide implementation plans with professional development support, and offer comprehensive digital and print instructional materials. Insurance requirements are extensive, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and potential additional coverages like cyber liability and professional liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts mandated. The district appears open to multiple vendors and aims to select high-quality, culturally relevant instructional materials that comprehensively support student learning across mathematics and science disciplines.