Sole Source Contract for RIGOR Certification and Leader Credibility Publications and Training

This contract represents a sole‑source award by Spartanburg School District Two to Corwin Press, Inc for the acquisition of RIGOR Certification and Leader Credibility publications together with on‑site, full‑day KSL certification training. The procurement is justified on the basis that Corwin is the exclusive provider of these specific educational resources and training, which are designed to enhance instructional leadership aligned with Visible Learning practices. The total contract value is $225,750 and the agency has set a deadline of September 3 2026 for any competing vendors to demonstrate the availability of competition. • Scope: Supply of RIGOR and Leader Credibility publications plus on‑site certification training. • Amount: $225,750 (firm‑fixed price). • Procurement method: Sole source under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560, with a competition deadline of 4 PM Sept 3 2026. • Vendor: Corwin Press, Inc (a SAGE Publications company) – sole source for the specified materials and training.