High-Quality Curriculum Based Professional Learning Services
- Client
- Providence, Rhode Island
- RFP Number
- EDUCATION-16849
- Posted
- 5/9/2026
- Category
- Subsistence, Education or Training Supplies and Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Rhode Island Department of Education in Providence is seeking high-quality curriculum-based professional learning services for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The agency needs to support the effective implementation of high-quality curricula across educational settings to strengthen the capacity of educators to help students achieve desired learning outcomes. This initiative aims to align professional learning with existing school or district improvement plans and focus directly on the daily classroom content. The scope of work requires professional learning that includes active learning opportunities for educators to engage directly with new concepts and teaching strategies. The selected provider must support collaboration in job-embedded contexts, use models of evidence-based practice, and provide coaching and expert support. The program must also offer routine opportunities for educators to reflect and receive feedback on their professional practice. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the financial scope.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from OET26006625 MPA-581 Solicitation Specifications.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Rhode Island Department of Education is seeking proposals from vendors to provide high-quality, curriculum-based professional learning services for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The initiative supports local education agencies in implementing high-quality curriculum materials across subject areas. Qualified vendors will be added to a Master Price Agreement.
- Issued by
- Rhode Island Department of Education
- Submission details
- Technical proposals are limited to twenty (20) pages, excluding appendices and resumes of key staff, and must adhere to the prescribed format and structure.
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Rhode Island Local Education Agencies and RIDE
- Funding
- RIGL § 16.22.30-33
How proposals are evaluated
| Staff Qualifications | 20 Points |
| Capability, Capacity, and Qualifications of the Vendor | 10 Points |
| Vendor Information on Professional Learning Services | 50 Points |
| Approach/Methodology | 20 Points |
Scope of work
- High-quality curriculum-based professional learning for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12
- Workshops of sustained duration within a larger professional learning system
- Observation, coaching, and actionable feedback for educators
- Learning walk support using data-collection tools and look-fors
- Self-paced asynchronous professional learning resources and activities
- Collaborative planning support and common planning time assistance
- Provision of aggregate data back to RIDE to assess program effectiveness
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Must receive a minimum technical score of 80 out of 100 points to advance to the qualified vendor list
- Original author of HQCM, secured permission from original author, or offering OER curriculum
- Demonstrated expertise and background in providing curriculum-based professional learning
Documents to include with the bid
- Technical Proposal
- Resumes/CVs of key staff members
- Background and past project summary with quantitative and/or qualitative impact data
- Examples of professional learning protocols, tools, or artifacts
- Three (3) relevant and recent (post-COVID-19) client references
- Tiered cost model for professional learning services
- Examples of professional learning experiences and materials
- Written authorization or permission from HQCM original authors (if applicable)
Verify important details
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