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

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is seeking proposals under solicitation OET26006651 to establish a Master Price Agreement (MPA-636) for high-quality K-12 social studies core and supplemental curriculum materials and professional learning services. The goal is to support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in implementing the Rhode Island Social Studies Standards and Framework by the 2026-2027 school year. Professional learning services must be job-embedded and focused on key areas such as student-led civics projects, service learning, and the development of rigorous formative and summative assessments. Vendors must demonstrate an ability to support multilingual learners and differently abled students through student-centered learning approaches. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point technical scale, with a minimum score of 80 required to qualify for the vendor list. Scoring is weighted across vendor information (40 points), approach and methodology (30 points), background and past projects (15 points), and capability and qualifications (15 points). Submission requirements include a technical proposal not exceeding 100 pages, staff resumes, and specific appendices for cost tables and fact sheets. Additionally, bidders must provide a conflict of interest attestation and a participation plan for minority, women, and disability business enterprises. All vendors must operate as independent contractors and adhere to strict submission guidelines, including a prohibition on external links in their proposals.