Secondary math 6-8 curriculum/textbook adoption

Cache County School District (CCSD) is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive Secondary Mathematics curriculum adoption for grades 6-8, serving four middle schools with approximately 4,559 students and 36 math teachers. The procurement seeks up-to-date, research-based instructional materials that support effective teaching and learning practices, with a focus on providing enhanced digital resources and tools. Vendors must be designated as "Recommended Primary" in the Utah State Board of Education's Recommended Instructional Materials System (RIMS) for grades 6-8 mathematics. Required proposal materials include 15 digital access codes for full student and teacher evaluation, complete kits per grade level containing teacher and student editions, and ancillary materials. The evaluation criteria are weighted 60% for curricular and design requirements, 30% for cost, and 10% for professional and service requirements, with a 500-point scoring framework. Key deadlines include a questions submission deadline of January 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (MDT), proposal due date of January 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (MDT), an evaluation period from January 27 through February 10, 2026, potential vendor presentations on February 18, 2026, and anticipated Board of Education contract award on April 23, 2026.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be a five-year agreement with potential annual renewals for up to five additional years, with either party able to terminate without cause upon 90 days' written notice. The procurement requires non-consumable, reusable student textbooks, with 1,620 total textbooks needed (12 classroom sets of 45 textbooks per grade level), digital student access licenses for all 4,559 students, digital and print teacher materials for 36 teachers, and professional learning support consisting of two half-day in-person sessions in spring and August 2026. The cost proposal must include itemized pricing for digital student access licenses, non-consumable print textbooks, teacher digital access, print teacher materials, professional learning sessions, and shipping costs. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the district reserves the right to procure additional student licenses and materials at the established contract pricing to accommodate potential enrollment growth. All pricing must be guaranteed for the entire contract term, with the lowest-priced proposal receiving 100 percent of cost points and other proposals receiving proportional percentages.