Wichita Falls Independent School District Ionwave #2728-02-S-32

WFISD virtual instruction services for grades 9–12

Wichita Falls Independent School District is seeking a full-service partner for its planned virtual instruction program for grades 9–12. - Buyer: Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD), Purchasing Department. - Requested services: A virtual instruction solution combining digital curricula and assessments, online courses, Texas-certified teachers of record, instruction and grading, student support, an LMS or similar platform, reporting, progress monitoring, implementation, training, and ongoing technical support. - Initial planning estimates 50–150 students taking 4–8 year-long courses; pricing is requested for those enrollment combinations and mixed enrollments across five academic years. - Course areas include English, mathematics, science, social studies, economics, government, financial literacy, art, and Spanish. - Notable requirements: Courses must align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and National Standards for Quality Online Courses. Respondents must describe instruction and grading, attendance practices, student accommodations, academic-integrity policies, reporting, and student support. - Attendance must be entered directly into WFISD’s Skyward 2.0 system; third-party automatic imports into Skyward are not permitted. The solution must work with District Chromebooks and current Google Chrome. Weekly live instruction is preferred but not mandatory. - The scope excludes special education related services beyond the District’s current methods. No minimum purchase is guaranteed. - Named companies and platforms: No prospective vendor or solution OEM is identified. Skyward 2.0 and Google Chrome are referenced as existing system or compatibility requirements, not as requested products. - Vendor response materials: Respondents must provide three client references and complete the pricing workbook and vendor questionnaire, including responses addressing the Texas K-12 data privacy agreement. WFISD may select a single solution or combine offerings. - Pricing and term: Pricing is requested for annual program-level fees, one-time implementation, potential additional fees, and the enrollment scenarios described above. The program is planned to launch in Fall 2027, with pricing requested for academic years 2027–28 through 2031–32; contract duration and options are not specified.

Description

Wichita Falls Independent School District seeks qualified vendors to provide third-party virtual instruction services for a virtual program planned for Fall 2027. Potential services include digital curricula, assessments, virtual courses, instructional delivery, student support, technology platforms, and related services. Vendors may propose a solution or combination of solutions, and WFISD intends to make an award based on best value. Proposals are due December 7, 2026, and may be submitted electronically or as a sealed hard-copy proposal; the RFP does not commit the District to a minimum purchase.

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