PREK-12 Tier 1 OER Sourced Content, Custom Built PREK-12 Tier 1 OER Instructional Materials, and Continuous Improvement of PREK-12 Tier 1 Developed Core & Supplemental OER Instructional Materials

The Texas Education Agency is seeking contractor responses for a comprehensive initiative to enhance PreK-12 instructional materials through three distinct projects focused on Open Educational Resources (OER). The first project aims to identify contractors with existing high-quality, grade-appropriate OER content to support procurement, sourcing, development, and customization efforts, with particular emphasis on English Language Arts and Spanish Language Arts materials aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The second project involves soliciting proposals for the development of entirely custom-built Tier 1 instructional materials designed to meet high standards of quality and relevance for Texas students. The third project focuses on reviewing, customizing, and refining already developed Core and Supplemental Tier 1 instructional materials to ensure they align with TEA priorities and are suitable for inclusion as OER Tier 1 HQIM for PreK-12 education. Responses to this solicitation, identified as RFQ 701-25-019, are due by October 24, 2025, and must be submitted through the Texas TEA’s Bonfire procurement platform. The process requires detailed submission of contract details, subcontracting plans, conflict of interest disclosures, and management strategies, with specific instructions for uploading PDFs and Excel questionnaires. The procurement emphasizes transparency, compliance with contractual and security requirements, and adherence to evaluation criteria. The contract size ranges from five to fifteen million dollars, reflecting the scope and significance of the projects. Interested vendors are encouraged to review all related documents, including detailed instructions and deadlines, and to engage with the TEA contacts provided for clarifications. This initiative aligns with legislative mandates to improve educational resources and ensure high-quality, accessible instructional materials for all Texas students.