RFQ 26-725 Social Studies Instructional Resources

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) in Georgia is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-725 to procure comprehensive K-12 Social Studies instructional resources aligned with Georgia K-12 Social Studies Standards. The procurement seeks research-based materials for grades K-12, encompassing elementary social studies (K-5), middle school courses including World Studies and Georgia Studies, and high school offerings spanning American Government, African American Studies, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, and AP/IB-level courses. Qualified vendors must submit detailed technical proposals addressing alignment to Georgia standards, content emphasis, accessibility for diverse learners, pacing guides, assessment requirements, digital resources, training and support capabilities, and relevant experience with similar K-12 district implementations. The evaluation committee will assess proposals on firm overview (25 points), scope of services (40 points), and relevant experience/expertise (35 points), with cost proposals evaluated separately as an important but unscored factor. All costs associated with labor, materials, training, travel, technology, administration, and overhead must be included in the proposal price with no add-on charges permitted. The optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for February 24, 2026, with a deadline for submitting questions on February 27, 2026, and Q&A responses posted by March 5, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically by March 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, followed by a virtual public acknowledgement meeting at 3:30 PM the same day, with physical sample materials deliverable March 11-13, 2026.

The RFQ document does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials. Vendors must provide audited financial statements for 2023-2024, a valid business license, insurance certificates, and complete the Division of Instructional and Information Technology Vendor Product and Data Security Questionnaire to demonstrate capability and compliance. The initial contract duration is one year from final execution, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewal/extension options, contingent on DCSD Board of Education approval and availability of funds, with services expected to commence in June 2026. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, DCSD reserves the right to make multiple awards and request best and final offers. The contract is subject to Board of Education approval and fiscal year funding limitations (July 1–June 30), and DCSD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.