Textbook Adoption CTE Family & Consumer Science

Stafford County Public Schools is soliciting proposals under RFP # 27-SCPS-004 for the adoption of textbooks and supporting materials for Family and Consumer Science grades 6-12, as well as Health and Medical Sciences, Business and Marketing, and Trade and Industrial Education. The objective is to secure print and digital curricular resources, including teacher editions and professional learning support, that align with VDOE Career and Technical Education Course Competencies. The contract features an initial seven-year term with a possible one-year extension, and price increases during renewals are capped at 10 percent over the CPI-W. The procurement follows a competitive negotiation process consisting of a three-step submission. First, vendors must provide administrative documentation, including Virginia State Corporation Commission registration and ICT accessibility certifications. Second, sample copies of primary textbooks and ancillary resources for specific middle and high school courses must be submitted by October 9, 2026. Third, only shortlisted offerors will be invited to submit detailed price proposals. Evaluation is based on regulatory compliance with school board policies and a four-part review process involving subject-specific committees, a division textbook committee, and final School Board approval. Deliveries are required to be FOB Destination to the Stafford Schools Department, with all packages clearly marked as not for sale. Awardees must maintain specific insurance coverage, including employer's liability of at least $500,000 per employee, and comply with Virginia Occupational Safety Health standards. All proposals must be submitted by the October 9, 2026, deadline and must certify compliance with anti-collusion and conflict of interest laws.