READING SERIES FOR PREKINDERGARTEN TEXTBOOK ADOPTION

Project: RFP 23-0623E5-014 READING SERIES FOR PREKINDERGARTEN TEXTBOOK ADOPTION Ref. #: RFP 23-0623E5-014 Type: RFP Status: Open Open Date: Nov 7th 2022, 8:00 AM EST Intent to Bid Due Date: Dec 9th 2022, 4:00 PM EST Questions Due Date: Nov 28th 2022, 4:00 PM EST Close Date: Dec 9th 2022, 4:00 PM EST Days Left: < 1 Project Description:The Buffalo Board of Education is conducting a textbook adoption. Accordingly, the Buffalo Board of Education request publishers to submit instructional systems for review and evaluation. An instructional system must consist of the following components: 1) educational materials to be used by students; 2) resource materials to be used by teachers to support the curriculum; 3) instructional technology, and 4) professional development training. Publishers may submit an instructional system for one or more of the following subject areas and grade levels within the content area: (a) Reading Series for Pre-Kindergarten The purpose of this RFP is to provide the

Buffalo Public Schools with a scientific, evidenced-based, rigorous, prekindergarten reading series that is aligned to the New York State Early Learning Standards. The reading series will be available to all schools and community organizations funded under Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) in the City of Buffalo who offer UPK: for student and teacher use. The reading series must be culturally responsive and offer online resources for teachers and families. It must reflect the importance of every student’s engagement with the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards (NYSPKLS) and ensure a developmentally appropriate approach to learning is achievable as outlined by the New York State Early Learning Guidelines (NYSELG). Additionally, the reading series must help children develop social-emotional skills, background knowledge, phonological awareness, vocabulary, oral language skills and content through theme-based learning. Lastly, the program must be adaptive to meet the needs of all learners, including multilingual, special education, and advanced students. Important Events:OngoingOpen DateOnline PortalPosting date for the OpportunityNov 7th 2022, 8:00 AM ESTN/AUpcomingClose DateOnline PortalDeadline for SubmissionsDec 9th 2022, 4:00 PM ESTN/AUpcomingIntent to Bid Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to indicate your intent to BidDec 9th 2022, 4:00 PM ESTYesPassedQuestions Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to submit QuestionsNov 28th 2022, 4:00 PM ESTN/APassedAnswers PostedOnline PortalAnswers PostedDec 2nd 2022, 4:00 PM EST - Dec 2nd 2022, 4:00 PM ESTNo Supporting Documentation:5410-001 BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS STANDARD TERMS CONDITIONS and DISCLAIMERS 01312021.pdfDocumentationStandard Terms & ConditionsJan 31st 2021, 3:42 PM EST - 5410-002 RFP 23-0623E5-014 READING SERIES FOR PREKINDERGARTEN TEXTBOOK ADOPTION OFFERING SPECIFICATIONS 11012022.pdfDocumentationOFFERING SPECIFICATIONSNov 1st 2022, 2:25 PM EDT - 5410-003 RFP 23-0623E5-014 READING SERIES FOR PREKINDERGARTEN TEXTBOOK ADOPTION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 11012022.pdfDocumentationSUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSNov 1st 2022, 2:25 PM EDT - 5410-010F EEO EMPLOYER INFORMATION REPORT 01282021.pdfDocumentationRequired Form (PDF Version)Jan 31st 2021, 3:54 PM EST - 5410-010F EEO EMPLOYER INFORMATION REPORT 01282021.xlsxDocumentationRequired Form (Excel Version)Jan 31st 2021, 3:52 PM EST - 5410-011F NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATION 01282021.pdfDocumentationLegally Required FormJan 31st 2021, 3:47 PM EST - 5410-012F SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING AND MWBE UTILIZATION PLAN 01282021.pdfDocumentationOptional FormJan 31st 2021, 3:50 PM EST - BPS Policy 5414.pdfOtherReferenceJan 31st 2021, 4:02 PM EST - fw9.pdfOtherIRS W-9 FormJan 31st 2021, 3:49 PM EST - RFP 23-0623E5-014 READING SERIES FOR PREKINDERGARTEN TEXTBOOK ADOPTION QA.pdfDocumentationQUESTIONS AND ANSWERSNov 29th 2022, 1:54 PM EST - Vendor Application 9.2019.pdfDocumentationOptional FormJan 31st 2021, 3:56 PM EST - Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 55101509 Educational or vocational textbooks UNSPSC 82121801 Textbook or research publishing