Des Moines Public Schools Procureware #RFI1279

Grades 3–5 Foundational Reading Materials and Implementation Support

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking grades 3–5 reading curriculum materials and implementation support to strengthen foundational literacy skills beyond basic decoding. - Government buyer: Des Moines Independent Community School District (Des Moines Public Schools), Procurement Department, Des Moines, Iowa. - OEMs and vendors: No curriculum publisher, OEM, reseller, or other vendor is named in the materials. The District is seeking information from qualified vendors. - Requested materials: Grades 3–5 foundational reading curriculum, complete teacher and student resources, and assessment materials; digital resources may also be proposed. No part numbers or quantities are specified. - Instructional requirements: Explicit, systematic, evidence-based instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, including multisyllabic decoding, syllable patterns and word analysis, morphology and Greek and Latin roots, spelling and encoding, fluency, academic vocabulary, and application in connected grade-level text. - Assessment and implementation tools: Diagnostic, formative, progress-monitoring, and cumulative assessments; placement and data-reporting tools; a grades 3–5 scope and sequence; sample lessons; and implementation guidance. Materials should support whole-group, small-group, intervention, and supplemental instruction, with accessibility for multilingual learners and students with reading difficulties. - Related services: Initial training, professional learning, coaching, and implementation support for teachers, interventionists, instructional coaches, and administrators. - Contract term: The described term is one year, with up to four additional one-year renewals at the District’s discretion. No award is guaranteed.

Description

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking information from vendors about instructional materials and related services for grades 3–5 that strengthen foundational reading skills beyond basic single-syllable decoding. Materials should use explicit, systematic, evidence- and research-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading, addressing advanced word analysis, multisyllabic word recognition, morphology, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and assessment. Vendors are asked to provide information on curriculum, research alignment, sample materials and assessments, implementation, professional learning, technology requirements, and pricing. The notice states that it is for market information and the District may or may not award a contract.

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