Math Supplemental Curriculum for School Improvement

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking high-quality supplemental online math curriculum aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) through solicitation number 701-26-002, with responses due by June 15, 2026. The contract, titled "Math Supplemental Curriculum for School Improvement," is for a five-year term beginning in November 2026 and requires vendors to deliver curriculum materials available in both English and Spanish, with built-in accessibility features compliant with ADA standards and guidance on student accommodations. Proposals must include a peer-reviewed efficacy study conducted within the past five years, evidence of alignment with the Supplemental Product Eligibility Rubric in Attachment E, and a comprehensive Task, Activity, Deliverable, and Budget Plan (TADBP) detailing deliverables, acceptance criteria, timelines, and pricing for each fiscal year. The evaluation is based solely on demonstrated competence and qualifications, with a total possible score of 136 points, and includes mandatory pass/fail gates: vendors must not have a "D" or "F" rating in the Vendor Performance Tracking System, must be in good standing on all prior TEA contracts, and must provide the required efficacy study or be disqualified. Contractors must comply with extensive data security and confidentiality requirements, including encrypting TEA confidential information at rest and in motion, processing all data solely within the United States, implementing multi-factor authentication or 14-character passphrases, and strictly adhering to FERPA regulations regarding student data. All materials must be submitted via the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal using specified formats, with attachments including a signed contract affirmation, HUB subcontracting plan, conflict of interest analysis, information security review, and TX-RAMP questionnaire. Contractors are required to maintain insurance coverage meeting strict A.M. Best ratings, comply with Texas labor and human trafficking laws, and adhere to State and federal equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination statutes. Payment is contingent upon TEA’s written approval of deliverables after a 15-working-day review period, and contractors bear all costs for correcting substandard work. TEA retains full ownership of all works and materials, and the contract is governed by Texas law, with disputes resolved under Chapter 2260 of the Texas Government Code. Invoicing must follow strict state requirements including TIN, contract number, service period, and delivery details, and payments are subject to Chapter 2251 of the Texas Government Code.