Curriculum Adoption - Secondary Science

Agency:	Springfield Public Schools
State:	Missouri
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	611710 - Educational Support Services
Posted Date:	Apr 2, 2024
Due Date:	May 2, 2024
Solicitation No:	24-0081
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24-0081

Issue Date: 4/2/2024

Questions Deadline: 4/17/2024 02:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 5/2/2024 02:00 PM (CT)

Purchasing

Contact Information

Address: Purchasing and Distribution

General Services Center

1458 E. Chestnut Expressway

Springfield, MO 65802

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Event Information

Number:

24-0081

Title:

Curriculum Adoption - Secondary Science

Type:

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Issue Date:

4/2/2024

Question Deadline: 4/17/2024 02:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 5/2/2024 02:00 PM (CT)

Notes:

The School District of Springfield R-12 (hereinafter referred to as “District”) seeks

competitive responses to our Request for Qualifications. Bidders must respond

online utilizing the e-bid system. (Emailed/faxed copies will not be accepted.)

UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING

SOLICITATION MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE BUYER OF RECORD THROUGH

THE E-BIDDING SYSTEM FOR THIS SOLICITATION. CONTACTING DISTRICT

STAFF OTHER THAN THE BUYER OF RECORD VIOLATES POLICY AND IS

STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

All correspondence that takes place through the e-bidding system will be

incorporated as part of the resulting agreement including but not limited to Questions

and Answers, Responses to Questions, and any associated addenda.

Ship To Information

Address: Distribution Center

General Services Center

1458 E. Chestnut Expressway

Springfield, MO 65802

Billing Information

Address: Business Services

Kraft Administrative Center

1359 East St. Louis Street

Springfield, MO 65802

Bid Attachments

Curriculum SUPPLEMENT B_ Online Content Capabilities.docx

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Online Content Capabilities

Substitute_W9 Plus.pdf

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Substitute W-9 Plus Form: The District's Business Services Department will not accept a standard W-9 form. Please

complete the form as provided and upload here. Do not include any additional documentation with the Substitute W-9

form, including but not limited to additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc. Any exceptions and/or deviations must

be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

PO_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

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PO_Terms_and_Conditions

FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AFFIDAVIT.pdf

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Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit: Please complete the form as provided and upload here. Do not include

any additional documentation with the form, including but not limited to additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc.

Any exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation

FELONY_CONVICTION_NOTIFICATION_FORM (1).pdf

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Felony Conviction Notification Form: Please complete the form as provided and upload here. Do not include any

additional documentation with the form, including but not limited to additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc. Any

exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

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General Contract Requirements RFQu - Curriculum FINAL.pdf

General Contract Requirements RFQu - Curriculum FINAL

Rubric RFQu Sec Science.pdf

SCIENCE RUBRIC

2024-25 Curriculum Adoption Scope of Work- Sec Science.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

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Requested Attachments

Substitute W9+ Plus

(Attachment required)

The District's Business Services Department will not accept a standard W-9 form. Please complete the form as

provided and upload here. Do not include any additional documentation with the Substitute W-9 form, including but

not limited to additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the

attribute section of this solicitation.

Felony Conviction Notification Form

(Attachment required)

Please complete the form as provided and upload here. Do not include any additional documentation with the form,

including but not limited to additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be

noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit

(Attachment required)

Please complete the form as provided and upload here. Do not include any additional documentation with the form,

including but not limited to additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be

noted in the attribute section of this solicitation. About E-Verify: Effective January 1, 2009, and pursuant to the State of

Missouri’s RSMO 285.530 (1), No business entity or employer shall knowingly employ, hire for employment, or

continue to employ an unauthorized alien to perform work within the state of Missouri. [RSMO 285.530 (2)] As a

condition for the award of any contract or grant in excess of five thousand dollars by the state or by any political

subdivision of the state (e.g., Greene County, Mo.) to a business entity, the business entity (Company) shall, by sworn

affidavit and provision of documentation, affirm its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program

with respect to the employees working in connection with the contracted services. Every such business entity shall

sign an affidavit affirming that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with

the contracted services. RSMO 285.530 pertains to all solicitations for services over $5,000. RSMO 285.530 does not

apply to solicitations for goods only. If a solicitation is for services and goods, RSMO 285.530 applies if the services

portion of the solicitation is over $5,000. The required documentation must be from the federal work authorization

program provider. e.g. the electronic signature page from the E-Verify Program’s Memorandum of Understanding.

Letter from Consultants reciting compliance is not sufficient. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship

and Immigration Services, (USCIS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) operates a FREE

internet-based program called E-Verify, http://www.dhs.gov/everify that allows employers to verify the employment

eligibility of their employees, regardless of citizenship. Based on the information provided by employees on their Form

I-9, E-Verify checks the information electronically against records contained in DHS and Social Security Administration

databases. There are penalties for employing an unauthorized alien. The District may enforce any and all penalties

available under local, state, and/or federal law. All submittals shall include the signed and notarized Work

Authorization Affidavit AND the electronic signature page from the E-Verify program.

Itemized Pricing Sheet - OPTION 1

(Attachment required)

The Respondent’s submission shall include an itemized pricing sheet, including the pricing for the various purchasing

options of curricular and instructional materials offered by the Respondent for a ONE (1) year period. The District will

have the option to request subsequent price quotes for three(3) additional renewal years. The District will not be

responsible for any pricing/fees not included and/or specified herein. Do not include any additional documentation

with the itemized pricing sheet, including but not limited to additional terms and conditions. Any exceptions and/or

deviations must be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

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Itemized Pricing Sheet - OPTION 2

(Attachment required)

The Respondent’s submission shall include an itemized pricing sheet, including the pricing for the various purchasing

options of curricular and instructional materials offered by the Respondent for a FOUR (4) year period. The District will

not be responsible for any pricing/fees not included and/or specified herein. Do not include any additional

documentation with the itemized pricing sheet, including but not limited to additional terms and conditions. Any

exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

Offeror's Response to Supplement B: Online Content Capabilities

(Attachment required)

Please complete the form as provided and upload it here. Do not include any additional documentation with the form,

including but not limited to additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be

noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

Implementation Plan

(Attachment required)

All proposals must detail how the vendor will address each area of implementation. Including Training for Curriculum

Coordinators, teachers, and support staff. Customer service and tech support. Please complete the form as provided

and upload here. All proposal must also respond to the bullet points the District has identified in the scope of work

regarding implementation. Do not include any additional documentation with the form, including but not limited to

additional terms and conditions, quotes, etc. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute section

of this solicitation

Method and/or Approach

(Attachment required)

In the Scope of Work for this RFQu the District has identified specific outcomes to define the success of this resource

adoption. Address each bullet point listed in the scope of work including those for materials. Failure to adhere to this

requirement may deem your offer non-responsive. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute

section of this solicitation.

Transmittal Letter (2 pages Maximum)

(Attachment required)

The letter of transmittal should include: a) an introduction of the agency, including the name, address, telephone

number, and email address of the primary contact and others authorized to deal with this proposal response; b) a

general statement of interest and what sets your agency apart from other potential respondents. Any exceptions

and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

Executive Summary (2 pages Maximum)

(Attachment required)

The executive summary should briefly describe the agency’s philosophical approach to public education classrooms

and its summarized approach to completing the scope of services outlined. Clearly indicate any options or alternatives

being proposed and clearly disclose any major requirements included in the scope of services the agency cannot

address. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

Assigned Personnel

(Attachment required)

Provide summary resumes and credentials for the professionals anticipated to be assigned to work with the District.

Any exceptions and/or deviations must be noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

Online Content Instructions

Upload your firm's information/instructions for accessing online content. Online content must be made available

throughout the entirety of this project.

References

(Attachment required)

All Offerors shall include a list of a minimum of five references who use the Offeror’s services who can attest to their

quality of work and, if possible, shall include school districts of comparable size to the District that have utilized the

Respondents’ services. Include names of client, contact person, e-mail address and phone number of all references.

Also, as part of the response attachment, Offerors shall include a list of all current school district clients. References

should not be from The School District of Springfield R-12 team members. Any exceptions and/or deviations must be

noted in the attribute section of this solicitation.

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Bid Attributes

1 INTRODUCTION

This document constitutes an invitation for sealed bids from prospective bidders for the purchase of items specified

herein in accordance with the requirements and provisions stated herein. The information included in the solicitation

are examples of products/services that may be procured throughout the year, not to be interpreted as all-inclusive

or as a guarantee. Additional products/services other than those specified may be requested on an as needed

basis.

2 ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The District provides education for over 24,000 students in K-12 and is the largest district in Missouri. Its

boundaries cover over 138 square miles and encompass the City of Springfield, Missouri and parts of the City of

Battlefield and Greene County.

The District’s facilities currently include the following: 29 elementary schools (K-5), 2 elementary schools (K-4), 6

middle schools (6-8), 1 intermediate school (5-6), 4 combination schools (K-8), 5 high schools (9-12), and 6 early

childhood centers. In addition to these school buildings, the District has a center for gifted education and a center

for alternative education. The District owns and maintains six support facilities providing administrative, operational,

and educational services.

3 The District's Mission and Vision

Our Mission: SPS is committed to the well-being of each student by providing high-quality academic opportunities.

Our Vision: SPS will be the district of choice that equips each student to pursue their goals and highest potential as

an engaged contributor to society.

4 ATTRIBUTES

There are attributes associated with this solicitation. Some are notes to be incorporated into the contract document

and require no response others do require a response, be sure to carefully review each attribute/requirement.

5 COMMUNICATIONS

Contact between vendors and The School District of Springfield R-12 (District) personnel during the solicitation

process or evaluation process is prohibited. Any attempt by vendors during the solicitation process or evaluation

process to contact District personnel may result in disqualification. All communication shall go through the

Purchasing Department via the e-bidding system during this competitive process. All questions received and the

corresponding answers will be distributed to all bidders. No verbal responses will be provided. The deadline for

questions about this solicitation is stated in the Bid Activities and the District may not respond to questions after this

time and date. NO ORAL STATEMENT OF ANY PERSON(S) SHALL MODIFY OR OTHERWISE CHANGE, OR

IMPACT THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, OR SPECIFICATIONS STATED IN THE RESULTING CONTRACT. All

questions must be submitted through the e-bidding system.

6 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By submitting a response, the vendor hereby agrees the District's terms and conditions supersede any added terms

and conditions.

I agree

(Required: Check if applicable)

7 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

I have reviewed and commit to comply with the District's Contract Requirements (attached).

I agree.

(Required: Check if applicable)

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