English language arts, core curriculum, teaching materials. A Nevada district is looking for science of reading materials, while a Pennsylvania school system seeks math, science, English, and social studies curriculum. In addition, a district in Texas is in the market for teaching materials and supplies.
Active/upcoming solicitations for goods/services
Washoe County School District, Nev.
Focus: K-5 English language arts instructional materials
Students: 63,700
Deadline: May 22, 2026
The plan: Washoe County Schools in Nevada is seeking comprehensive English language arts instructional materials for grades K-5. The materials must be aligned to state standards and the science of reading, and incorporate a structured literacy approach with an explicit writing component, the district said in its request for proposals. The district is also looking for materials that offer a social studies integration on topics including historical, civic, cultural, and geographic knowledge. The awarded vendor will be required to hold the contract pricing through June 30, 2028, with the district submitting purchase orders in spring and summer 2027, the RFP states. Email Monica Schuerr-Howden, assistant director of procurement and contracts, at solicitations@washoeschools.net with any questions.
New Kensington-Arnold School District, Penn.
Focus: Curriculum for core subjects
Students: 2,100
Deadline: May 22, 2026
The plan: New Kensington-Arnold Schools in Pennsylvania is in the market for comprehensive curriculum across core subjects and has issued requests for proposals for science and social studies for grades K-12 and English language arts and math series for grades 7-12. Each of the programs must align with state standards for core materials, offer both print and digital resources, and provide teacher and administrator dashboards and professional development, according to the requests for proposals. For ELA, the district is looking for a program that offers literary and informational text sets and incorporates formative, benchmark, and the state’s required summative assessments in grades 8 and 10. For math, the curriculum should offer a coherent progression ranging from pre-alegra through capstone courses, the district said. Email Jeffrey McVey, director of administrative services, at jmcvey@nkasd.com with any questions.
La Feria Independent School District, Texas
Focus: Teaching materials
Students: 2,800
Deadline: May 20, 2026
The plan: La Feria ISD in Texas is looking for teaching materials and supplies for the 2026-27 school year. The district said its request for proposals is a “catalogue bid,” meaning the district is looking for a range of materials and supplies and is looking for a discounted rate from providers. Participating vendors will be expected to provide a sample of their product if requested by administrators within five days of the ask and at no cost to the district, the RFP states. Recommendations on the bids will be made during the district’s scheduled June board meeting, the district said. Email Chief Financial Officer Alejandro Cespedes at alejandro.Cespedes@laferiaisd.org with any questions.
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