Supplementary math curriculum

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is seeking a supplemental math curriculum through Invitation for Bid #251-26-140, targeting high school special education students with Individual Education Program (IEP) math goals. The procurement aims to acquire a comprehensive curriculum serving approximately 3,600 student users and 360 staff users, with an anticipated contract start date of August 1, 2025. The required curriculum must align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, cover content from kindergarten to NC Math 3, and include remediation strategies and embedded professional development. Proposals are due on May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an initial one-year contract term and potential extensions for two additional years. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, quality of service, vendor experience, references, and compliance with bid specifications. Technical requirements include compatibility with WCPSS single sign-on systems, ADA section 508 accessibility, multi-device platform support, and specific data retention and user authentication protocols.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority, women, and small business enterprises, with vendors required to complete a minority/women/small business enterprise form as part of their submission. Respondents must provide professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 and demonstrate compliance with federal contracting requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the curriculum must support 20-minute lesson deliveries and provide comprehensive customer support during regular business hours. The procurement appears open to technology vendors specializing in educational software and curriculum development, with a strong emphasis on specialized solutions for special education mathematics instruction. Vendors will need to showcase their ability to integrate with existing educational technologies and provide a robust, adaptable learning platform that meets the specific needs of high school special education students.