BidNet Direct #PLP-03

Statewide Online Homework and Tutoring Services for California Public Libraries

The Pacific Library Partnership, in collaboration with the California State Library, is seeking proposals for a statewide, real-time online homework and tutoring assistance service for K-12 students in California public libraries. - Government Buyer: - Pacific Library Partnership, in partnership with the California State Library - Scope of Services: - Real-time, online-only homework and tutoring support for approximately six million K-12 students - Service accessible both in-library and remotely across 188 library jurisdictions - Interactive digital learning environment required, including: - Real-time chat - Document sharing - Whiteboards - One-to-one tutoring sessions with no time limit - Asynchronous writing review - Support for multiple languages, including English and Spanish - Platform must be web-based, ADA-compliant, and compatible with multiple devices and browsers - Service must align with California educational standards - Live tutors must be highly qualified, background-checked, and familiar with California standards - AI agents or chatbots are not permitted as live tutors - Robust reporting and analytics required - Notable Requirements: - Service must be available to all California public libraries listed in Exhibit A - Contract is for one year with an option for a second-year renewal, subject to funding - Total budget not to exceed $1,500,000 - Potential Vendors and OEMs: - Huntington Learning Center Corporation - Your Teacher Tutors - Wanderland Learning - Imagine Learning LLC - Study Smart Tutors, Inc. - Agni Corporation Inc. (dba Full Potential Learning Academy)

Description

The Pacific Library Partnership, in partnership with the California State Library, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide real-time online homework and tutoring assistance services for K-12 students. The service is intended to offer drop-in homework help solely online, not in person, available through California's local public libraries at no cost to students or their families. The contract period is from August 2026 through July 2027, with a possible second-year renewal based on funding. The program aims to support academic achievement for approximately six million K-12 students across California's 188 public library jurisdictions.

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