RFI - 6-12 Social Studies Curriculum Resources

Alexandria City Public Schools is issuing a Request for Information (RFI 128632) on secondary social studies curricular resources for grades 6–12, with responses due October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This RFI is a resource exploration process only and does not constitute a competitive solicitation or commitment to purchase; participation does not grant preference or advantage in any future procurement.

ACPS is seeking information from curriculum publishers and providers on resources aligned with the 2023 Virginia History and Social Science Standards of Learning and the ACPS Deeper Learning Framework. The scope covers courses including U.S. History, World History, Civics and Economics, Geography, Government, and Advanced Placement and elective offerings. Responses must include program overviews, standards alignment documentation, instructional approach descriptions, student support and accessibility features, assessment resources, teacher resources and professional learning offerings, and current budgetary pricing across licensing models. Respondents must provide digital trial access credentials valid through December 10, 2026 and may optionally submit sample physical materials to the ACPS Textbook Warehouse.

All responding vendors must provide Virginia State Corporation Commission identification numbers and complete debarment certifications. Questions are due by September 25, 2026. Responses are to be submitted electronically through eVA.

ACPS serves more than 16,300 students across 18 schools. Information obtained through this RFI may inform the development of requirements for a future competitive solicitation, but ACPS reserves the right to utilize submitted information in its best interest without obligation or liability and is under no obligation to issue a subsequent competitive solicitation or notify RFI respondents of future opportunities.