PREK-12 Tier 1 OER Sourced Content, Custom Built PREK-12 Tier 1 OER Instructional Materials, and Continuous Improvement of PREK-12 Tier 1 Developed Core & Supplemental OER Instructional Materials

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 701-25-019, seeking contractors for three distinct Open Educational Resources (OER) projects focusing on PreK-12 instructional materials. The procurement targets development of high-quality instructional materials for 6-8 English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) and Grade 6 Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR), with three specific project scopes: sourcing existing content, developing custom-built instructional materials, and continuously improving existing OER core and supplemental materials. Contractors will be required to produce materials aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), grounded in Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS), and available as openly licensed resources supporting differentiated instruction. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' ability to develop standards-aligned materials, demonstrate effective development methodologies, provide evidence of efficacy, and customize content for Texas' diverse educational context. The solicitation has a submission deadline of October 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated five-year contract term and expected start date in April 2026. Vendors must submit responses electronically through Euna Procurement and Bonfire platforms, providing comprehensive documentation including signed contract terms, HUB Subcontracting Plans, and detailed project-specific questionnaires.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears to encourage broad vendor participation, with a focus on the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Subcontracting Plan requirement. The solicitation utilizes NIGP commodity codes covering educational technologies and services, suggesting potential opportunities for diverse vendors. Submission requirements include comprehensive documentation with file size limitations of 1000 MB and text field character limits of 2000 characters to ensure uniform submissions. The procurement is authorized by House Bill 1605 from the 88th Texas Legislature and aims to maximize vendor competition while securing the best value for the State of Texas. Although specific award values are not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the projects and the five-year contract term suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity. The materials must be available in both English and Spanish, freely usable, modifiable, and distributable by local education agencies, indicating a broad and flexible approach to educational resource development.