Science of Reading Consultant

The Iowa Department of Education, through the Department of Administrative Services, is soliciting a qualified literacy expert under RFP 005-RFP-3074-2027 to develop guidance, tools, resources, and other supports. The primary objective of this engagement is to assist educators and families across the state in implementing evidence-based foundational literacy instruction. Interested respondents must submit a technical proposal and a cost proposal as separate files by November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Administrative requirements include the submission of Form 22 regarding the confidential treatment of information and a mandatory certification of status regarding Prohibited Company definitions under Iowa Code section 12K.1(4). The contract stipulates payment terms of Net 60 and requires the successful vendor to submit quarterly sales reports in Microsoft Excel within 30 days of the end of each calendar quarter. Additionally, an administrative fee based on these sales reports must be paid quarterly to the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Craig Trotter.