MPA 636 RIDE High Quality Curricula and Professional Learning in Social Studies

The Rhode Island Department of Education is seeking proposals under solicitation OET26006651 to establish a Master Price Agreement for high-quality K-12 Social Studies core curricula, supplemental materials, and professional learning services. The primary goal is to support Local Education Agencies in adopting and implementing new social studies standards and frameworks by the 2026-2027 school year. Professional learning offerings must be job-embedded and sustained, focusing on student-led civics projects, service learning, and the Rhode Island Civic Learning Guidebook, while ensuring support for multilingual learners and differently abled students. Technical proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, covering vendor information, approach, past projects, and qualifications, with a minimum passing score of 80 points required to be listed as a qualified vendor. Applicants must submit a technical proposal not exceeding 100 pages, including required cost tables and fact sheets, while avoiding external links. Bidders must certify they have no conflicts of interest and may provide a participation plan for minority, women, and disability-owned business enterprises. Key personnel must demonstrate significant experience in educator professional development and possess strong communication and collaborative skills.