RFI FOR ELA INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

Wake County Public School System Request for Information #251-27-133
Purchasing Department
Issue Date: 6/17/26
Attn: Petra Gooding
1551 Rock Quarry Road, Bldg. F Request for Information Due By: 7/17/26
Raleigh, NC 27610
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Commodity Description: ELA Instructional Resources
Request Type: Open Market
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS:
Vendor responses to this procurement must be submitted through the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).
Please use the link below to reach the site, and then type in the RFI number in the search box.
http://www.evp.nc.gov/solicitations
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.
Physical product samples, if applicable, should be delivered or mailed to the address shown below,
and shall arrive prior to the submission deadline. Please clearly mark any boxes with the following:
RFI #251-27-133
Wake County Public School System
ATTN: Petra Gooding
1551 Rock Quarry Road, Building F
Raleigh, NC 27610
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
Written questions will be received until end of business on Friday, June 26, 2026. Please note RFI
#251-27-133 in the subject line of each request.
All questions should be directed to Petra Gooding at bids-pgooding@wcpss.net in written form.
Vendors are cautioned that all communication regarding this Request For Information shall be
directed to only Petra Gooding.
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VENDOR INFORMATION
VENDOR:
STREET ADDRESS: PO BOX:
CITY & STATE & ZIP: PHONE:
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE:
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF FAX NUMBER:
VENDOR:
VENDOR'S AUTHORIZED DATE: EMAIL:
SIGNATURE:
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) sees a need for comprehensive English Language
Arts instructional resources for grades K-12 aligned to the revised 2026 North Carolina English
Language Arts Standard Course of Study. Resources should support evidence-based, high-quality
instruction for all learners, including students with diverse learning needs, and include
implementation and professional learning support to promote successful use across the district.
BACKGROUND
For background purposes, WCPSS is the largest school district in North Carolina and the 15th largest
in the United States. There are currently 203 schools in the district, including 123 elementary schools,
38 middle schools, 32 high schools, and 10 special schools, serving a student population of
approximately 161,000, with approximately 20,000 staff. Wake County covers 854 square miles.
Additional information about the school system can be accessed via the internet site
(www.wcpss.net).
RFI PROCEDURES
Schedule
Respondents will have until July 17, 2026, to prepare and return their submissions to this RFI.
Responses must be received by the time and to the location specified on the cover sheet of this RFI.
Response
WCPSS recognizes that considerable effort will be required in preparing a response to this RFI.
However, please note this is a request for information only, and not a request for
services. The Vendor shall bear all costs for preparing this RFI.
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WCPSS expects concise, detailed, information in their responses. WCPSS is not interested in
brochures or "boilerplate" responses.
A) The response should define all services and products that would be required by the proposed
solution, including:
* Product overview and curriculum description
* Standards alignment documentation
* Sample instructional materials
* Assessment and reporting descriptions
* Professional development offerings
* Digital platform and technology requirements
B) Vendor Information, including:
* Company background and experience
* References from comparable school districts
* Customer support services and service-level expectations
* Training options
C) Any other information, reports, samples, etc. to demonstrate the organization's ability to
satisfactorily provide the services described in the Executive Summary.
Multiple Responses
Multiple responses will be accepted from vendors, provided that each response is comprehensive,
meets all of the WCPSS' requirements, and is truly unique. Please submit separate files, marked as
"Response #1", "Response #2", etc.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and
planning purposes. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue
an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit WCPSS to contract for any
supply.
At this time WCPSS is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. If you
choose not to respond to this RFI it shall not preclude future participation in any WCPSS RFP. If a
solicitation is released, it will be advertised utilizing the eVP website.
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