K-12 Science Curriculum Materials

Taylor School District in Taylor, Michigan is requesting bids on comprehensive K-12 science curriculum materials across elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) grade bands, with inquiries due October 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and bids due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A preferential credit of up to 3% applies to Taylor-based businesses under the District's local-vendor preference.

The scope encompasses Tier 1 core instructional programs aligned with Michigan K-12 Science Standards, including digital and print student materials, digital and print teacher resources, classroom investigation kits, durable equipment, and consumable materials. High school offerings must cover Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Health, Astronomy, Anatomy and Physiology, Forensics, AP Biology, and AP Environmental Science. Student enrollment quantities range from 44 to 748 depending on grade level and course. Professional development and shipping are included in the deliverables.

Bidders must provide itemized pricing by grade level and course, with separate line items for digital licenses, print materials, classroom investigation kits, consumables, professional learning, and shipping across a five-year contract term with renewal options for years 2–5. All costs, including implementation, replenishment, and support, must be reflected in the total five-year cost of ownership. The contract completion date is August 27.

The District reserves the right to award portions to multiple bidders or reject all bids. Bid opening occurs October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Award requires Board of Education adoption. Contractors must provide Workers' Compensation Insurance before commencing work, and contracts exceeding $50,000 require Performance Bond and Labor Materials Payment Bond each at 100% of the accepted bid. Bids are irrevocable for 90 calendar days following bid period expiration. All proposals must include notarized conflict-of-interest and Iran Economic Sanctions Act certifications, Bidder Information Form, Bidder Certification, and Contractor Code of Conduct acknowledgment. No mandatory walkthrough or bidders' conference is scheduled.