PreK-12 Tier 1 OER Sources Content, PreK-12 Tier 1 OER Custom Built Materials, and PreK-12 Tier 1 Continuous Improvement of OER Developed Core and Supplemental

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is soliciting responses for solicitation 701-26-027 to support PreK-12 Tier 1 Open Education Resources (OER). The procurement is divided into three distinct projects: Project 1 focuses on the sourcing and customization of existing High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM); Project 2 involves the development of custom-built Tier 1 materials in English and Spanish; and Project 3 requires expertise in versioning, standards alignment, and rapid-cycle content improvement to update existing OER materials. The anticipated contract start date is May 2027, with a response deadline of November 13, 2026. Awards will be based on best value considerations, evaluating technical appropriateness, management ability, team expertise, and the quality of the proposed Task, Activity, Deliverable, and Budget Plan. Key requirements include alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) rubrics, as well as compliance with WCAG and 508 accessibility standards. Contractors must adhere to strict legal mandates, including Texas Education Code sections 31.07101 and 31.0711 regarding intellectual property, and maintain cybersecurity frameworks aligned with NIST or ISO standards. Administrative requirements include the submission of a 14-digit State Payee Identification Number and monthly Progress Assessment Reports for the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program. Payments are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act and are contingent upon the satisfactory completion and TEA acceptance of deliverables. Disqualifying factors include a Vendor Performance Tracking System rating of D or F or failure to meet the specific response requirements. All submissions must be made electronically via the Bonfire portal, with individual project proposals limited to 50 pages.