Environmental Science Curriculum Adoption

Mesa Public Schools (District #4) is seeking proposals to adopt a comprehensive Environmental Science curriculum for secondary students (SC‑50). Vendors must provide digital‑only options and digital‑plus‑physical product options, with pricing for 5‑year and 7‑year contract terms. The solicitation requires alignment with Arizona State Standards (AzSS) and/or a crosswalk to NGSS, inclusion of digital student and teacher materials, hands‑on lab investigations, and compliance with district technology, privacy, security, and accessibility standards (including VPAT, WCAG 2.1 AA, and AI disclosures). Vendors must submit a narrative proposal (no cost) and detailed pricing tables, and they must confirm ability to meet non‑negotiable criteria such as standards alignment and digital content. All submissions are electronic via OpenGov, with a hard deadline of 2:00 pm MT on November 10, 2026. • Scope: Full K‑12 Environmental Science curriculum (digital and optional physical kits) • Contract length: 5‑year or 7‑year options (minimum 5 years) • Required deliverables: curriculum content, teacher guides, student digital resources, lab kits (if selected), professional development, compliance documentation (privacy, security, accessibility) • Evaluation: compliance with standards, digital content quality, cost, and ability to meet district technology requirements • Submission: electronic via OpenGov portal; mandatory questions due Nov 2, 2026.