This contract concerns the adoption of a single, district‑wide K‑5 mathematics curriculum for Washington County Public Schools. The RFP sought a comprehensive core resource that integrates digital and printable materials, aligns with Maryland College & Career‑Ready Mathematics Standards, and provides built‑in supports for English‑Language Learners and students with disabilities. After a competitive process, LearnZillion’s Illustrative Mathematics was selected as the recommended vendor, pending final board approval. The procurement aims to replace a fragmented “a‑la‑carte” collection of up to ten resources with one coherent program that offers lesson plans, assessments, and implementation assistance.
• Scope – purchase of digital platform, printed textbooks, assessment tools, and professional‑development support for K‑5 math across the county.
• Process – RFP issued Dec 14 2020; proposals due Jan 26 2021; finalist presentations Feb 8‑10 2021; recommendation made Apr 6 2021; board approval requested May 4 2021.
• Vendor – LearnZillion, Inc. (Illustrative Mathematics) – no monetary or contact details disclosed in the summary.