Spanish-English Instructional Resources for the teaching of Middle School Biliteracy

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Purchasing Services is seeking comprehensive Spanish-English instructional materials for middle school biliteracy instruction in grades 6-8 through Request for Proposal (RFP) 4094. The district requires standards-aligned instructional resources grounded in the science of reading, compatible with Google Chromebooks, and aligned to Common Core State Standards. Deliverables must include both print and digital formats, be culturally relevant to the BIPOC student population, and support English Language Development per WIDA Language Development Standards. The RFP was issued on November 7, 2022, with proposals due November 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST. A virtual vendor conference was scheduled for November 14, 2022, with sample materials to be physically displayed starting November 30, 2022. Vendor interviews were estimated for November 30-December 16, 2022, with board approval anticipated March 20, 2023. The proposal evaluation will be weighted across several criteria: cost (5 percent), service and support requirements (55 percent), organizational qualifications (30 percent), diverse-owned business certification (5 percent), and references (5 percent).

The district serves approximately 26,000 students, with 27 percent being English Language Learners (86 percent native Spanish speakers) and 50 percent minority students. Non-exempt vendors with 16 or more employees receiving $25,000 or more must submit affirmative action information and compliance documentation. The contract will commence upon award through June 30, 2023, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods by mutual written agreement. Year one implementation targets five schools with dual language immersion programs. Vendors must provide evidence of successful implementation in similar districts with student outcome data. Pricing should reflect governmental and educational discounts, with all prices and conditions remaining fixed for 60 days from the proposal due date. The district does not permit pre-payment except in cases with documented justification for project phases, potentially with 5-10 percent retainage until project completion. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the district's "Aa1" bond rating suggests financial stability for the procurement.