Supplemental Social Studies Curriculum Materials Supply

The contract solicits the supply of supplemental social studies curriculum materials, including units in civics, history, and geography, designed to reinforce and extend the core academic curriculum in Rhode Island schools. These materials must fully align with the state’s High-Quality Curriculum Materials standards, ensuring instructional content is rigorous, aligned with state learning objectives, and capable of supporting equitable student outcomes across diverse classrooms. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it may be awarded to a vendor who will deliver components under a larger educational initiative, and it falls under the NAICS code for educational supply manufacturing. Bidders must respond by the deadline of December 29, 2028, and the solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, providing a substantial window for development and submission. The contract is issued by the State of Rhode Island through its Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, with performance expected to serve school districts statewide, though specific locations are not detailed. Interested parties can access further details through the official state vendor portal, and while no set-aside provisions are specified, compliance with Rhode Island’s educational standards is mandatory for eligibility.