Sole Source Procurement for Comprehensive K‑12 ML Curriculum

Lexington School District Two is proceeding with a sole‑source award to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company for a district‑wide K‑12 curriculum that serves multilingual (ML) learners. The curriculum must incorporate formative assessments, integrate with the district’s data‑collection platform, and align with WIDA ACCESS 2020 standards. The contract value is listed as $128,508.25, and the procurement is justified under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560. • Scope: Comprehensive curriculum covering grades K‑12 for multilingual learners. • Requirements: Formative assessment capability, data‑platform integration, alignment with WIDA ACCESS 2020. • Procurement: Sole‑source, justified by state law; no competitive bidding.