Discover Nature Schools Curriculum Development Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking custom curriculum development services for the Discover Nature Schools program under a single-source procurement authorized by RSMo 34.044, with Vivayic, Inc. identified as the sole qualified provider due to proprietary capabilities required to deliver the full suite of K–12 educational materials. The contract, solicited under STATE 0000000492SL and posted on July 16, 2026, with responses due by July 23, 2026, encompasses the full development of Missouri-specific conservation-focused curriculum aligned with the Missouri Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and Cross Curricular Standards. Deliverables include professionally designed, ADA-compliant print and digital textbooks tailored to native ecosystems, wildlife, and environmental education for students in grades K through 12, to be produced in collaboration with state subject matter experts and educators. The base contract period is one year, with two optional one-year extensions available at the agency’s discretion, and performance is to occur entirely within Missouri. The procurement bypasses competitive bidding due to the unique, proprietary nature of the Discover Nature Schools program, which only Vivayic, Inc. can fully execute. No pricing details are disclosed in the solicitation, and formal evaluation factors, weights, or cost data are absent. The buyer, Sean Mayer of the Procurement Division, Office of Administration, serves as the primary point of contact, though no formal COR, COTR, or PCO designations are specified. The contract does not include packaging or marking requirements, FOB terms, invoicing system specifications, or accounting codes, and no attachments, representations, certifications, or socioeconomic certifications are provided in the documentation. Acceptance of deliverables rests with the Missouri Department of Conservation, and compliance with state educational and accessibility mandates serves as the sole criterion for formal approval.