Opportunity
Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #ROI1233
Des Moines Independent Community School District Seeks K-12 Digital Content Suite and Services
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
ROI1233
NAICS
611710, 519130
Des Moines Independent Community School District (DMPS) is seeking proposals for a district-wide K-12 digital content suite to support approximately 31,000 students: - Government Buyer: - Des Moines Independent Community School District, Des Moines, Iowa - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive suite of K-12 online learning, research, and digital content databases - Required databases include: - BookFlix - PebbleGo - PebbleGo Next - Britannica School - Britannica ImageQuest - CultureGrams - Fergusons Career Guidance - Gale databases - Learn360 - MackinVIA - SIRS Issue Researcher - Soundzabound - TeachingBooks - World Almanac - World Almanac Kids - Implementation, integration, support, and training services for PK-12 students and staff - OEMs and Vendors: - Heartland AEA (current provider) - Other vendors invited to propose - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solution must support literacy, research, inquiry, multimedia instruction, career readiness, equity of access, accessibility, student data privacy, and safe, age-appropriate use - Mandatory background checks for all personnel - Insurance requirements - Compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 22 (public records) - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year with up to four additional one-year renewals - Pricing for renewals to be negotiated prior to each renewal period - Place of Performance: - Des Moines, Iowa (district-wide)
Description
The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive, district-wide suite of K–12 online learning, research, and digital content databases. The purpose is to evaluate continued use of Heartland AEA or select a new vendor. The suite must support literacy, research, inquiry, multimedia instruction, career readiness, equity of access, accessibility, student data privacy, and safe, age-appropriate use for PK-12 students and staff. The contract term is one year with up to four one-year renewals.