Public Consulting Group: Curriculum Development

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is pursuing a single/sole source procurement with Public Consulting Group (PCG) for a comprehensive K-8 and Biology science curriculum development project. The procurement is structured as a year-long initiative to revise instructional guides, ensuring alignment with Florida standards and benchmarks and the HCPS Model of Instruction. Key objectives include supporting the implementation of new textbook materials, fostering instructional consistency across grade levels, and incorporating scaffolds to meet diverse learner needs. The project will involve developing and maintaining a project management protocol, reviewing and revising curriculum scope and sequence, updating instructional guides, and creating professional learning modules. Deliverables include finalized instructional guides for the 2026-2027 school year, with digital content to be delivered via common cartridges or an agreed-upon mechanism. The sole source posting period runs from April 3, 2025, to April 14, 2025, with a subsequent 3-business-day protest period from April 14, 2025, to April 17, 2025. PCG will collaborate closely with HCPS Academic Services to ensure the instructional guides meet district priorities, with a specific focus on supporting English Language Learners and Exceptional Student Education.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or specific enterprise requirements. Public Consulting Group is positioned as the sole source vendor for this project, leveraging their proprietary Curriculum Playbook system to develop and deliver the instructional guides. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in curriculum development. The project will involve quarterly professional development sessions and extensive collaboration with district academic services. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned beyond PCG's proprietary system. The contract seems focused on creating a comprehensive, adaptable curriculum framework that can be implemented across multiple grade levels and support diverse learning needs. The procurement is specifically tailored to Hillsborough County Public Schools and appears to be a targeted, strategic approach to curriculum enhancement.