Sole Source Contract for i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction Platform

The School District of Newberry County has issued a sole‑source notice to award a contract to Curriculum Associates, LLC for the i‑Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction platform. The contract, valued at $297,413, covers licensing of the proprietary software, assessment content, adaptive learning engine, ongoing updates, maintenance, and technical support. Because i‑Ready is uniquely owned by Curriculum Associates, the district is prohibited from seeking competitive bids under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560. The procurement manager, Keshia Williams, is the primary point of contact for the district, and all protest or inquiry communications must be directed to her.