What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Rhode Island government authority seeks a USA-based vendor to provide a literacy and dyslexia endorsement service that includes instruction. The professional learning providers must offer robust training to develop educators' knowledge of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, aligning all training with the agency's Professional Learning Standards. Vendors will perform the requested scope through a combination of onsite and offsite work. Eligible USA organizations must submit their responses digitally via email or online, and the buyer seeks proposals regarding the budget. Vendors must submit all questions no later than October 19, 2026.
Scope of work
- Work with hiring agencies to schedule and coordinate literacy professional learning training
- Gather participant information to distribute necessary training materials
- Facilitate approved professional learning aligned with Rhode Island Professional Learning Standards
- Communicate training progress and participant completion status with hiring agencies
- Provide proof of completion to participants who successfully complete training
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Staff Qualifications | 30 points |
| Capability and Capacity of the Vendor | 30 points |
| Background and Past Projects | 20 points |
| Quality of the Work Plan | 20 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be pre-approved by RIDE as a Literacy/Dyslexia Endorsement provider
- Must be an onshore USA organization
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Resumes or Curriculum Vitae of key staff
- Appendices (as appropriate)
How to submit
- Method
- Digital via Email or Online
- Instructions
- Technical proposals must address required elements and are limited to six (6) pages, excluding appendices and key staff resumes.