Mesa Public Schools is seeking supplemental instructional products that support K‑12 English Language Development (ELD) for both core (Tier 1) and intervention (Tier 2/3) settings. Vendors may propose software, digital content, printed curriculum, assessments, and professional‑development resources that align with Arizona ELP standards and research‑based second‑language acquisition principles. The solicitation is an electronic RFP with a strict submission deadline of March 3 2026, and the contract will run for one calendar year beginning July 1 2026, with the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions. Evaluation consists of a pass/fail phase (alignment to standards, ELD focus, research basis) followed by a points‑based scoring phase covering instructional quality, assessment tools, format flexibility, teacher support, and cost‑effectiveness. No budget ceiling is set; vendors must submit detailed pricing, volume discounts, and compliance documentation (insurance, E‑Verify, fingerprinting, etc.). The district may award to multiple vendors and participates in the SAVE cooperative for potential piggy‑back purchases.
• Scope: K‑12 ELD supplemental curriculum, software, assessments, PD, and data‑analytics tools.
• Requirements: Alignment to Arizona ELP standards, evidence‑based practice, multi‑format delivery, comprehensive assessment suite, teacher support resources.
• Timeline: Posting Feb 17 2026 → Questions due Feb 23 2026 → Submission deadline Mar 3 2026 → Award notification within 90 days → Contract starts Jul 1 2026 (1‑yr term, up to 4 extensions).