Web-Based Digital Learning Software

The School Board of the City of Richmond has awarded a contract to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company for the provision of web-based digital learning software. The contract includes the READ 180 Universal subscription package, which provides reading intervention for students in grades 4-12. The contract has a term of 5 years, with an option to renew for up to 8 additional consecutive years. The total cost of the contract is $1,800,864.83, with an annual subscription fee of $495,690.43 in the first year and $326,293.60 in subsequent years. The contract includes provisions for professional development services, customization costs, and maintenance and support.