Early Childhood Literacy Curriculum
| Location: | Nebraska |
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| Posted: | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Due: | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Agency: | Omaha Public Schools |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | P003-26 |
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| P003-26 | Early Childhood Literacy Curriculum |
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P003-25
Request for Proposals (RFP)
RFP# P003-26
The Board of Education for Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools)
Invites Submission of Proposals for:
Early Childhood Literacy Curriculum
TO BE CONSIDERED, PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE.
LATE PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SUBMIT COMPLETED PROPOSALS TO:
adoptionbids@ops.org
Important Proposal Submission Information and Deadlines:
Request for Proposal Title and RFP Number
Early Childhood Literacy Curriculum
P003-26
Date of Issuance of RFP
Deadline for Submission of Questions
Proposal Submission Deadline
October 27, 2025
November 3, 2025
November 24, 2025
Question Submission Email Box
adoptionbidsqa@ops.org
Proposal Submission Email Box
adoptionbids@ops.org
Microsoft Teams Meeting Phone Number for a
Proposal Opening
402-509-3892
Microsoft Team Conference ID for Proposal Opening 634 251 296#
Address for In Person Proposal Opening
Omaha Public Schools -TAC
3215 Cuming St, Omaha NE 68131
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – RFP# P003-26
Early Childhood Literacy Curriculum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE
TABLE PAGE
SECTION 1: Request for Proposal & Project Overview
SECTION 2: Product Requirements
SECTION 3: Proposal Requirements
SECTION 4: Proposal Submission Requirements & Guidelines
SECTION 5: General Terms and Conditions
PROPOSAL FORM
SIGNATURE PAGE
EXHIBIT A: References
EXHIBIT B: Response Checklist
EXHIBIT D: Data Protection Agreement
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1.0 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND PROJECT OVERVIEW
1.1 RFP INVITATION
The Board of Education (“Board”) of Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools)
(“District” or “OPS”) invites proposals for Early Childhood Literacy Curriculum for students aged
three to five years old to be used as a supplement to Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum®.
The District is seeking Materials that are specified in the RFP Documents (as defined in Section
4.2 hereof) from qualified and experienced firms (“Firm” or “Firms”). The District’s selection
committee will evaluate the proposals and the Materials submitted and make recommendations to
the Board of Education. The Board will make the final decision as to which Firm or Firms, if any,
will supply the Materials. Multiple Firms may be awarded Contracts for some or all of the Materials.
Once the Contract terms are negotiated and agreed upon by the District and the selected Firm or
Firms, the Contract or Contracts will be presented to the Board of Education for approval.
1.2 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
The District has tentatively determined the schedule for selection of the Materials as follows:
October 27, 2025
Request for Proposals issued.
November 3, 2025
Deadline for submitting questions by 2:00 p.m. CT.
November 24, 2025
Proposals due by 2:00 p.m. CT.
December 2025-January 2026
Committee review, Materials review, reference check,
selection of Firms for further review.
December 2025-January 2026
Notification of Firms selected for further review.
December 2025-January 2026
Presentation and demonstration of Materials selected for
further review provided by the Firm (may be in-person or
a virtual recording). Selection of Firms for field testing.
Month of February 2026
Notification of Firms selected for field testing.
March-May 2026
Field testing of Materials and additional presentations, if
requested by the District.
June 2026
Recommendation of selected Materials to the Board of
Education for approval and negotiation of a Contract.
Presentation of the Contract to the Board for approval.
The selected Materials are anticipated to be utilized District-wide beginning in the 2026-2027 school
year, with the potential to extend to additional school years. These schedules are subject to change
depending on District needs, as may be determined by the District. Any change will be
communicated to each Firm known to the District as a participant in this RFP solicitation.
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2.0 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Materials to be furnished shall include both teacher and student Materials, including but not limited
to student manipulatives, textbooks and resources, teacher manuals, student and teacher digital
resources, kits, and supplemental materials including but not limited to digital companion
resources, equipment and certifications, corresponding equipment, professional development that
provides a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-based early literacy curriculum
grounded in the science of reading that will be implemented in early childhood, ages 3-5, and
technical support.
2.1.1 Materials must align with the Nebraska Early Learning Standards (ELG-PDF.pdf);
GOLD Assessment (Nebraska-Ages-B-5-to-GOLD_10.2.2019.pdf) and Head Start Early
Learning Outcomes Framework (Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages
Birth to Five)
2.1.2 Materials must support developmentally appropriate practice through a balance
of structured and play-based instruction. Materials must incorporate evidence-based
approaches, strategies, and resources so all learners can access the content. Materials
should be adaptable to or designed for use alongside Teaching Strategies Creative
Curriculum®. Materials should have a focus on phonemic awareness, phonics and
vocabulary necessary for children to build early literacy skills for reading.
2.1.3 Materials should include tools for monitoring and reporting progress on early
literacy development and include clear instructional routines for small group, whole group,
and individual instruction for all learners.
2.1.4 Materials should be rooted in foundational literacy skills and align with the science
of reading for children ages 3-5.
2.1.5 Materials must include and support positive interactions and relationships, social-
emotional supports, create a physical environment that affects the type and quality of
interactions and promotes teacher-family partnerships that support development and
learning.
2.1.6 Digital and online resources should be accessible to all learners, including closed
captioning and audio support.
2.1.7 Materials should include structured units to serve as guides for teachers, as well
as flexible options that empower teachers to customize instruction.
2.1.8 Materials should be designed to foster collaborative conversations among
students and between students and teachers, emphasizing communication and literacy
skills that support students in reading on-grade level. The design should provide guidance
and resources for teachers to develop their expertise in facilitating these conversations
effectively.
2.1.9 The cost of the Materials, as indicated in the Firm’s proposal, shall remain fixed
for the duration of the initial Contract Term 7 years, as selected by the District. After the
initial Term, pricing for any annual extensions, up to a maximum total Contract length of
nine (9) years, must remain consistent with the rates specified in the proposal or follow a
clearly defined rate schedule provided in the Contract.
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After the initial order of Materials, the District may purchase additional Materials during
the Contract Term, including any annual extensions, at the price stated in the Contract
with the Firm. All pricing shall remain subject to the conditions outlined in the Pricing
Stability section of this RFP.
2.1.10 The Firm shall provide the District with a comprehensive list of all external
websites, platforms, or online resources (hereinafter referred to as "Whitelisted Sites")
required to access or support the proposed Materials. This includes, but is not limited to,
instructional content, digital tools, supplemental resources, professional learning
platforms, and any third-party integrations. All Whitelisted Sites must comply with the
District’s data privacy policies, security protocols, and content standards. Access to these
sites must be appropriate for educational use and suitable for student and staff access
within the District’s network environment. The District reserves the right to approve or
deny access to any site based on its review of compliance with these standards.
2.1.11 If selected, the Firm must be able to provide all new Materials to the District in time
for students and staff to use before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
2.1.12 Open Education Resources or resources provided at no cost may be submitted as
part of the proposal.
2.2 TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
The Firm’s proposed Materials must meet the following technology requirements for the field test
and, if selected, any subsequent Contract awarded to the Firm by the District:
2.2.1 Technology instructional tools must support digital citizenship, digital classroom
management, and digital literacy.
2.2.2 Digital Materials must include teacher and student resources that support
integration with the District's digital learning platforms (e.g., Canvas, Clever, and Microsoft
Teams).
2.2.3 Digital Materials must include a comprehensive online platform, digital
manipulatives, professional learning resources, an online planner, customizable
assessment tools, and digital student and teacher resources.
2.2.4 All applications must be compatible with current Windows, MAC OS, or mobile IOS
(iPads).
2.2.5 The District is requesting IMS-certified support for One Roster 1.2. Evidence of a
valid conformance certification, including the current registration number, must be available
from the IMS Global website.
2.2.6
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Firms will provide the following information:
Clever SSO Integration and Clever Rostering Integration
SFTP server for data file transmission
Bandwidth requirements for the application to run
2.2.7 Preference for Materials to include for management and monitoring tools
accessible to teachers, administrators, and District technical support staff to facilitate
technical support and management.
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