Multilingual student literacy and reading intervention solutions

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is requesting proposals for multilingual student literacy and reading intervention solutions under IFB 251-27-148, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time via electronic Vendor Portal. Written questions are due August 28, 2026 by 12:00 PM, with WCPSS responses provided by August 31.

The IFB comprises three components, and vendors may bid on any combination: (1) phonics-based reading intervention for upper-elementary and secondary multilingual students covering phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency; (2) supplemental literacy solution for secondary educators and multilingual students with instructional materials and online portal access; and (3) program materials for primary (K–2) multilingual newcomer students. Proposals must include transparent, itemized cost separated by component.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum ten-year track record delivering large-scale professional learning to K–12 districts of comparable size and provide three references from similar districts served within the last three years. Technical specifications require support for SAML 2.0 user authentication, Clever integration, and Google Workspace compatibility. Vendors must comply with North Carolina's Lunsford Act criminal background check requirements, maintain insurance per Exhibit B, provide sexual offender registry certifications for all employees, and certify non-debarred status.

The contract award is for an initial one-year term, with WCPSS reserving renewal rights for two additional one-year terms at its discretion. WCPSS will make multiple awards. Pricing is a primary evaluation criterion alongside quality of service, past performance, and specification conformity. All proposals must comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 200 provisions. Payment terms are Net 30 days following invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. WCPSS is not tax-exempt and requires applicable sales tax invoiced separately. Public bid opening occurs September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams.