Sole Source Contract for i-Ready Software (Curriculum Associates)

The Richland School District Two is entering a sole‑source agreement with Curriculum Associates, Inc. for the i‑Ready educational software platform. The contract covers the provision of software licenses, instructional content, assessment tools, reporting features, and related professional services that together form an integrated adaptive learning system for K‑12 instruction and progress monitoring. The district cites the proprietary nature of the solution as the justification for a non‑competitive award under South Carolina law. • Contract value: $124,812.54 (fixed‑price) • Sole‑source justification based on the integrated, proprietary i‑Ready platform • Services include software licensing, content updates, assessment tools, data reporting, and professional support for both general and special education programs • Procurement managed by Maia Williams, with contact details provided for inquiries and protest procedures • No competing bids, renewal terms, or multi‑vendor involvement indicated.