CREDIT RECOVERY

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jun 4, 2026
Due:	Jun 16, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	251-27-123
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Solicitation Number:	251-27-123
Project Title:	CREDIT RECOVERY
Description:	INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIGITAL CURRICULAR RESOURCE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS
Opening Date:	6/16/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	6/5/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	WAKE COUNTY BD OF EDUCATION


Solicitation Number * 251-27-123	Department WAKE COUNTY BD OF EDUCATION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-06-16T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-06-04T19:13:51.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Curriculum guides and projects and activities and lessons
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Petra Gooding
Description INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIGITAL CURRICULAR RESOURCE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS

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Invitation for Bid # 251-27-123

1551 Rock Quarry Rd – Bldg. F

Raleigh, NC 27610

Refer ALL Inquiries to: Petra Gooding

Telephone No: 919-588-3456

E-Mail: bids-pgooding@wcpss.net

Proposals will be publicly opened: June 16, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

Contract Type: Agency Specific Term Contract

Commodity: INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIGITAL

CURRICULAR RESOURCE

Using Agency Name: WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids are subject to rejection unless submitted on this form. Failure to submit a bid in accordance with the instructions throughout

this document shall constitute just cause to reject bid. See below for bid/proposal submitting instructions. Bids submitted via

facsimile (FAX) machine or email in response to this Invitation for Bids will not be acceptable.

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Invitation for Bid, and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish

and deliver any or all items upon which prices are quoted, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified

herein. Vendors are subject to immediate disqualification at any stage of the selection process for any of the following:

● The submission of false or misleading information in the vendor’s proposal.

● Any efforts to dissuade or discourage other vendors from submitting proposals.

● Any efforts to influence, dictate, or change the terms of another vendor’s proposal.

● Any form of bid collusion or bid rigging.

Failure to execute/sign this page prior to submittal shall render bid invalid. Late bids are not acceptable.

BIDDER:

FEDERAL ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO.

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO

(800)

TYPE OR PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

FAX NUMBER:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

E-MAIL:

Offer valid for 45 days from date of bid opening unless otherwise stated here: ____ days Prompt Payment Discount:

_______ % __________________ days.

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IFB SCHEDULE

The table below shows the intended schedule for this IFB. WCPSS will make every effort to adhere to this schedule.

Event

Issue IFB

Submit Written Questions

Provide Response to Questions

Submit Proposals

Public Live Bid Opening

(vendor attendance is not required)

Responsibility

WCPSS

Vendor

WCPSS

Vendor

WCPSS

Date and Time (ET.)

6-4-26

6-8-26 by 2:00 pm

6-10-26 by End of Business

6-16-26 by 2:00 pm

6-16-26 at 2:00 pm

Microsoft Teams meeting link:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2111746709

38884?p=LzsiH043jjSaH8kxK8

Meeting ID: 211 174 670 938 884

Passcode: J6HM32qu

PROPOSAL QUESTIONS

Upon review of the IFB documents, Vendors may have questions to clarify or interpret the IFB in order to submit the best

proposal possible. To accommodate the Proposal Questions process, Vendors shall submit any such questions by the

above due date.

Written questions shall be emailed to bids-pgooding@wcpss.net by the date and time specified above. Vendors should

enter “IFB 251-27-109 Questions” as the subject for the email. Question’s submittals should include a reference to the

applicable IFB section and be submitted in a format shown below:

Reference

IFB Section, Page Number

Vendor Question

Vendor question …?

Questions received prior to the submission deadline date, WCPSS’ response, and any additional terms deemed necessary

by WCPSS will be posted in the form of an addendum and shall become an Addendum to this IFB. No information, instruction

or advice provided orally or informally by any WCPSS personnel, whether made in response to a question or otherwise in

connection with this IFB, shall be considered authoritative or binding. Vendors shall rely only on written material contained

in an Addendum to this IFB. Addendum’s associated with the Invitation for Bid will be posted to the following links

and it will be the vendor’s responsibility to adhere to and check these addendums prior to bid submittal:

(http://wcpss.net/domain/101)

(http://www.evp.nc.gov/solicitations)

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

Submit one (1) signed, original executed proposal response via the eVP portal (emails not accepted).

Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be automatically disqualified from further

consideration. Vendor shall bear the sole risk of late submission due to unintended or unanticipated delay. It is the Vendors’

sole responsibility to ensure its proposal has been received as described in this RFP by the specified time and date of

opening. Failure to submit a proposal in strict accordance with instructions provided shall constitute sufficient cause to reject

a Vendor's proposal(s). Solicitation responses are subject to Sealed Bidding requirements.

Vendors’ proposals for this procurement must be submitted through electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). For training on how to

use eVP to view solicitations, submit questions, develop responses, upload documents, and submit offers to the district,

Vendors should go to the following site: https://eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training.

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PURPOSE

The Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) Instructional Services Department is seeking proposals from

qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive digital learning solution that supports credit recovery (post course failure),

objective recovery (in-course real-time), first-time credit attainment for North Carolina courses, and standardized test

preparation for grades 6–12.

The desired solution must support multiple instructional pathways, including:

● Credit recovery for students who have previously failed a course

● Objective/unit recovery for students needing real-time remediation within an active course

● First-time credit coursework aligned to North Carolina standards

● Test preparation for state and national assessments including EOG, EOC, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and PACT

● Multiple language delivery options

This initiative is designed to improve mastery of standards, increase graduation rates, and provide flexible, personalized

learning pathways for students across middle and high school.

BACKGROUND

For background purposes, The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is currently the largest school district in

North Carolina and the 15th largest in the United States. There are currently 203 schools in the district The requested

resource will support 41 Middle Schools and 37 High Schools. Additional information about the school system can be

accessed via the internet site at www.wcpss.net.

SCOPE OF WORK

● Vendor shall provide a district-wide license for all middle and high school CTE teachers

● Licenses shall be for 12 months, with unlimited student licenses for each teacher

● Vendor shall provide a district-wide license for grades 6–12 students and teachers

o Licenses shall be for 12 months with unlimited student enrollments per course

● Solution must support multiple instructional models:

o Credit Recovery Courses (NC aligned)

o Objective/Standard Recovery Modules (embedded or standalone)

o First-Time Credit Courses (NC high school and selected middle school courses)

o Test Preparation Modules (EOG, EOC, PSAT, SAT, ACT, PACT)

● Vendor shall provide flexibility in implementation models including:

o Self-paced learning

o Teacher-led instruction

o Blended learning environments

o Summer school and after-school programs

● Solution must include reporting tools for tracking mastery, seat time (if applicable), and standard-level proficiency

● Vendor shall provide implementation support and professional development

District Configuration:

● Approximately 41 middle schools

● Approximately 37 high schools

● Solution will be implemented immediately upon award. WCPSS reserves the right to extend the award for two

additional one-year terms at the district’s discretion.

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Program Configuration Options:

● Grades 6–12 Comprehensive Package Including:

○ All middle and high school credit recovery courses

○ First-time credit courses (as available for NC alignment)

○ Objective recovery tools

○ Full test preparation suite

○ Multiple language delivery systems

● Grades 6–8 Middle School Package Including:

○ Middle school NC standards-aligned courses

○ EOG test preparation (Reading, Math, Science)

○ Objective recovery modules

○ Foundational credit recovery pathways

○ Access to accelerated HS pathways

○ Multiple language delivery systems

● Grades 9–12 High School Package Including:

○ NC high school credit recovery courses (all core content areas)

○ First-time credit options aligned to NC graduation requirements

○ EOC test prep (Math I, Math III, Biology, English II, etc.)

○ College readiness prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT)

○ Objective recovery modules

○ Access to remediation pathways

○ Multiple language delivery systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM

● The licenses shall provide an innovative, learn-on-demand platform

● Resources shall provide educators with access to pre-built, fully customizable courses

● Vendor shall have an established relationship and prior experience in teaming up with recognized specialists,

educators, and publishers nationwide to create quality, accurate and appropriate content in efforts to retain

student interest and facilitate learning

● Platform must be an online, learn-on-demand system accessible 24/7

● Must include fully developed, standards-aligned courses aligned to NC Standard Course of Study

● Must allow for mastery-based progression with flexible pacing

● Must support credit recovery as well as first-time credit instruction

● Must include embedded assessments and diagnostic tools for placement and progress monitoring

● Must provide test preparation aligned to NC and national assessments

● Content must be regularly updated to reflect current standards

● Vendor must demonstrate experience partnering with districts of comparable size

● Must include intervention supports for struggling learners

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All vendors must complete the WCPSS Technical Questionnaire and sign the WCPSS Data Confidentiality Security

agreement as presented, without any alterations, redlines, or modifications before being considered.

Please indicate how your proposal will address the following specifications in each area. In terms of rostering and user

authentication, our acceptable methods are listed below. Bids must identify which methods are available.

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User Account Provisioning

The system must allow for the use of the state’s unique student ID number to identify students as a master key with their

email address being the login ID.

Users must have individual and unique login credentials.

Accepted

SCIM 2.0

Entra Identity

Rapid Identity

Clever

Google Workspace

Just-in-time provisioning via Google, EntraID, or Clever

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) using public/private keys in lieu of

static passwords

Class Rostering

Accepted

Rapid Identity Studio (OneRoster API)

Clever

IMS Global Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) 1.3 or greater

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) using public/private keys in lieu of static

passwords

User Authentication

User sessions must timeout (i.e. require logging in again) after a specified length of inactivity (Down to 30 minutes).

The system must store any local authentication credentials in a salted, encrypted format.

Accepted

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0 as a Service Provider (SP)

OIDC via Google or Entra Identity

Accessibility

Must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) section 508 compliance found at:

http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/disability/ada.htm

User Roles

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