General Music Materials Service

The Des Moines Public Schools district in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a vendor to provide high-quality kindergarten through fifth-grade general music materials and related services. The agency needs these materials to support comprehensive music education, covering instrumental and vocal music that showcases a diverse range of composers, genres, time periods, and pedagogical approaches. The requested resources must include standard notation for simple and compound rhythms, as well as materials for movement and games that explore sounds, rhythm, non-locomotor movement, action songs, finger plays, and circle games. The scope of work requires digital resources such as online anthologies, movement guides, orchestration, songtales, and games. The agency also requires music history and appreciation materials, including listening guides, cultural connections, and world music approaches. Additionally, the vendor must provide creativity and composition materials that support students in creating their own music. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The selected vendor will perform all work offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the cost. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 11, 2026.