Instructional Materials Adoption (K-5 Science)

The Atlanta Independent School System (hereinafter, “Atlanta Public Schools” or “APS”) invites qualified contractors to submit proposals to provide Instructional Materials Adoption services (K-5 Science).

APS is seeking experienced and qualified contractors to provide Instructional Materials Adoption services to the district in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.

Atlanta Public Schools is committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality, culturally relevant instructional materials that reflect the diversity of its students and community. The selected vendor will support the district's vision of adopting K-5 Science and Science curricula that promote conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and real-world application while honoring diverse cultures, perspectives, and learning styles.

The projects encompass the adoption of textbooks/instructional materials in the areas of K-5 Elementary Science. Materials submitted must meet specific criteria to be selected for placement on the Textbook Adoption List that will be used by public, accredited non-public, and special state schools and students in the state of Georgia. The vendor(s) must demonstrate the capability to deliver services.

As Publisher/Vendor provided a complete and comprehensive set of student and teacher instructional materials in both English and Spanish for all applicable grade levels included in the adoption. Applicable grade levels include Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Materials provided in both languages shall include, at minimum, all students facing and teachers facing print and digital resources necessary for full implementation of instructional programs. [...]

Deliverables

• Provide high-quality K–5 Science instructional materials in both English and Spanish (print and digital).
• Ensure alignment to Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
• Supply K-5 Science instructional materials for community review and Adoption Review Committee review during Phase II
• Ship all final approved materials to individual schools with packing lists included. Shipping charges must be itemized on invoices.
• Provide ongoing professional learning and support for educators and leaders.
• Curriculum Alignment Documentation: Comprehensive crosswalk demonstrating alignment of all materials to Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for K-5 Science.
• Assessment Correlation Guide: Evidence that formative, benchmark, and summative assessments align with state and district expectations for mastery.
• Comprehensive Implementation Plan: Year 1-3 rollout plan with training milestones, fidelity measures, and continuous improvement checkpoints.
• Professional Learning Series: Tiered Professional Development (PD) modules (initial training, coaching, on-demand videos, and follow-up sessions) for teachers, leaders, and instructional coaches.
• Ongoing Technical & Customer Support: Dedicated account manager, help desk response timelines, and guaranteed resolution Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Proposals shall be submitted online at https://aps.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/259712. The Office of Procurement Services will only accept proposals submitted online. Proposal submissions are due no later than **11:00 a.m. ET, November 30th, 2026**. Note: Any proposal submitted in any other format (email, paper, fax, mail, etc.) will not be accepted for any reason.

All questions or requests for clarification must be sent via Bonfire under Message - Opportunity Q&A.

The first term of the contract will be when the last signature is obtained through one (1) year. The contract will include an option of up to four (4) additional one-year contract renewals if agreed upon by both Atlanta Public Schools and the Vendor.

APS reserves the right to multiple awards, based on experience and qualifications, if it is deemed to be in the district’s best interest.

Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

| Criteria for Phase I | Points Possible |
| --- | --- |
| Company Qualifications and Experience | 400 |
| Methodology and Operations | 500 |
| Cost – Attachment A – Price Proposal Form | 100 |
| Total | 1000 |