27TALWP1 | Screening Curricular Materials for Alignment to CCCRS | RFR | No Cost to DESE

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks independent, third‑party evaluators to review widely used K‑12 curricular materials and rate their alignment to the state’s College, Career, and Civic‑Readiness Standards (CCCRS). Vendors must provide expert‑generated ratings, detailed rationales, and technical assistance to DESE and participating districts. The work is performed at no cost to the Commonwealth and will continue through June 30 2030, with the possibility of annual renewals. • Conduct subject‑matter expert evaluations of curriculum bundles across multiple content areas (ELA, Math, Science, History, Digital Literacy, ESL). • Document alignment findings, produce publicly‑available reports, and offer on‑demand technical assistance. • Maintain strict independence from curriculum publishers, disclose any conflicts of interest, and comply with DESE‑required IP, accessibility, and CORI requirements.