K-12 Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) Textbook

Chatham County Schools (Georgia) issued RFP 23-41 on April 3, 2023, seeking proposals for adoption of a comprehensive Tier 1 Reading/English Language Arts curriculum resource for implementation across all elementary, middle, and high schools district-wide, with proposals due May 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The scope requires a research-based, complete K-12 ELA curriculum aligned with Georgia state standards and serving diverse learners and English language learners. Vendors may propose core ELA programs alongside foundational skills partners and should provide pricing both as bundled packages and for individual programs separately. The district will conduct pilot programs requiring a minimum of three teachers and classrooms per grade level per vendor, with maximum class sizes ranging from 24 students (kindergarten) to 36 students (grades 9–12). Total student enrollment spans 1,750 to 3,352 students across grade levels K–12, with teacher allotments from 54 to 141 per grade level. All printed samples must be provided free of charge and delivered within one week of request to Shuman Elementary School in Savannah, Georgia.

The contract is structured as an annual arrangement with potential for ongoing adoption and implementation across the K-12 system, representing a significant multi-year commitment. The procurement includes Addendum 1 and Addendum 2 (both posted April 3, 2023), which address proposal submission requirements, pilot program parameters, and curriculum alignment standards. Evaluation criteria and estimated contract value are not detailed in the available source material. The solicitation calls for vendor materials and professional support aligned with district standards and student population needs.