K-12 Counseling Curriculum

Location:	Missouri
Posted:	Jul 1, 2026
Due:	Jul 21, 2026
Agency:	Francis Howell School District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
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NOTICE

Francis Howell R-III School District

Request for Proposal

FHSD K-12 Counseling Curriculum

Issue Date: July 1, 2026

RETURN RESPONSE NO LATER THAN:

July 31, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m., CST

RETURN RESPONSE AND ADDENDA TO:

Francis Howell R-III School District

ATTN: Mr. Matthew Bollwerk, Purchasing Manager

801 Corporate Centre Drive

O’Fallon, MO 63368

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Certification Form

Sections:

1) Introduction

2) Project Overview

3) Scope of Services

4) Multiphase Submission Timeline

5) Proposal Timeline

6) Pricing

7) Selection Criteria

8) Proposal Requirements

9) Selection Process

Attachments

1) Company Identification

2) References and Experience

3) Federal Work Authorization Program

(E-Verify) Addendum

4) Federal work Authorization Program Affidavit

5) Felony Conviction Notification

General Terms and Conditions

Francis Howell R-III School District

Request for Proposal

FHSD K-12 Counseling Curriculum

CERTIFICATION FORM

The Francis Howell R-III School District will accept proposals for the purchase of a new K-12

Counseling Curriculum as described in the attached request. Qualified organizations (Respondents) are

required to submit four (4) physical copies and one (1) digital copy on a USB drive of the proposal as

described herein.

PROPOSALS SHALL BE LABELED AND ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:

PROPOSAL - FHSD K-12 COUNSELING CURRICULUM

Mr. Matthew Bollwerk, Purchasing Manager

Francis Howell R-III School District

801 Corporate Centre Drive

O’Fallon, MO 63368

The Respondent hereby declares understanding, agreement and certification of compliance to provide the

items and/or services, in accordance with all terms and conditions, requirements and specifications of the

original Request for Proposal (RFP), General Terms and Conditions, and as modified by any addenda

thereto. Respondent is required to complete, sign and return this form with the proposal.

Authorized Signature

Printed Name

Company Name

Mailing Address

City, State, Zip

Mobile Phone #:

SIGNATURE REQUIRED

Date

Title

E-Mail Address

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Section 1.0 - Introduction

The Francis Howell School District is the top-rated school district in St. Charles County and 13th in the

state, as ranked by Niche.com. Encompassing more than 150 square miles in the southeast corner of St.

Charles County, the District empowers students to be lifelong learners prepared for the future. Currently

the District serves over 17,000 students and employs over 2,200 people, over 23 campuses. Additional

detailed information about the District may be found at www.fhsdschools.org

Section 2.0 - Project Overview

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a

comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum and supporting resources for students in Kindergarten

through Grade 12.

FHSD recently completed the development of a District-wide counseling curriculum framework and is

seeking instructional resources that support implementation of this framework and the delivery of a

comprehensive school counseling program.

Vendors may submit proposals for:

● Kindergarten – Grade 2 (K-2)

● Grades 3 – 5

● Grades 6 – 8

● Grades 9 – 12

● Multiple grade bands

● A comprehensive Kindergarten through Grade 12 solution

The District reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards by grade band, or no award at all if

deemed in the best interest of the District.

Section 3.0 - Scope of Work

The selected vendor(s) shall provide curriculum materials and resources designed to support school

counselors in implementing a comprehensive counseling program.

Resources should support:

● Academic Development

● Career Development

● Social and Emotional Development

● Postsecondary Planning

● College and Career Readiness

● Individual Student Planning

● Small Group Instruction

● Tiered Intervention Supports

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For purposes of this solicitation, MTSS is defined as a framework that utilizes evidence-based practices

and data-driven decision making to provide varying levels of support to students based upon identified

needs. Curriculum resources should support implementation within:

● Tier I - Universal instruction and services provided to all students.

● Tier II - Targeted interventions designed for students requiring additional support.

● Tier III - Intensive individualized support for students with significant needs.

Proposals must demonstrate how the curriculum addresses each of the following requirements:

● MTSS Alignment

○ Curriculum shall demonstrate alignment with a Multi-Tiered System of Supports and

include resources applicable to Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III supports.

● Missouri Counseling Standards Alignment

○ Curriculum shall align with current Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program

standards and competencies.

● Flexible Lesson Length and Customization

○ Lessons should allow counselors to adjust instructional time and modify content based

upon student, building, and district needs.

● Ready-to-Use Lessons

○ Resources shall include low-preparation, ready-to-implement lessons, activities, and

materials.

● Family Connection Resources

○ Digital or printable family engagement materials shall be provided to extend learning

opportunities beyond the school day.

The District may consider the inclusion of the following features favorably during the evaluation process;

however, the absence of one or more of these features shall not render a proposal non-responsive, nor

shall it preclude a vendor from consideration for award. Vendors are encouraged to provide information

regarding the availability and functionality of these features, if applicable.

● Digital platform access

● Student-facing resources

● Small group counseling resources

● Progress monitoring tools

● Needs assessments

● Reporting features

● Professional development opportunities

● Translation capabilities

● Accessibility features

● Integration with existing District systems

The District reserves the right to determine the relative value and applicability of any optional features

proposed and to make an award deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

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Section 4.0 - Multiphase Proposal Submission

● Phase 1 - July 1-July 30, 2026

○ Submit a written proposal which includes :

■ Pricing for resources in the Scope of Work

■ Estimated yearly renewals and consumables

■ Delivery terms and schedule

■ Warranty or satisfaction guarantee information

■ ADA compliance/NIMAC compliance documentation

● Print materials shall be NIMAC-compliant. Digital instructional materials,

applications, and platforms must meet full WCAG 2.1 Level AA

compliance and conform to ADA ICT accessibility requirements in effect as

of April 2026.

● Francis Howell School District Accessibility, Security, and Service

Addendum

Submit to:

Email: matthew.bollwerk@fhsdschools.org

Mail/In-person: 801 Corporate Centre Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368

● Phase 2 - August 1-August 15, 2026

○ FHSD will evaluate proposals based on alignment to scope, cost competitiveness, product

quality, and delivery timeline

○ Vendors will be invited to present products and demonstrate resources

■ Submission of a written proposal does not guarantee advancement to Phase 2. Only

vendors determined by the District, in its sole discretion, to be most responsive and

responsible based on the evaluation criteria will be invited to participate in

presentations.

● Phase 3 - August 24-December 22, 2026

○ Top recommended vendors will provide sample curriculum materials for pilot program in

selected classrooms

○ FHSD staff will evaluate usability, engagement, and alignment with standards

○ Pilot program should be offered at no cost to the District

● Phase 4 – February 2027

○ Based on pilot feedback, the District may request a Best and Final Offer (BAFO). Final

vendor recommendation and contract award are subject to approval by the Board of

Education.

○ Vendor to deliver teacher materials by March 1, 2027 and student materials between July 1,

2027-August 1, 2027

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

K-12 Counseling Curriculum

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