High School World History Curriculum Adoption

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a high school World History social studies curriculum with digital resources, assessments, teacher training, and ongoing support for approximately 2,000 students and 30 teachers.

Des Moines Independent Community School District


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RFP1273-A
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 25, 2026 07:00 PM
$200,000.00
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
andy.hulse@dmschools.org
Des Moines, IA, USA
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Description

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a comprehensive high school World History curriculum aligned with Iowa social studies standards and focused on inquiry, literacy, historical thinking, evidence-based writing, civic engagement, and required content. The requested solution should support approximately 2,000 students and 30 teachers and include digital curriculum materials, interactive student features, online teacher resources and guides, embedded formative and summative assessments, supplemental materials, accessibility and differentiation for multilingual learners, students with IEPs, and advanced learners. The selected provider must furnish curriculum samples or digital access for evaluation, professional learning and implementation support, ongoing technical and account assistance, and pricing for the requested services. Proposals are limited to 30 pages, excluding the Proposal Response Cover Page, and must address the specified scope, organizational information, experience, references, strategic and service approaches, and compensation. The anticipated contract term is one year, with four additional one-year renewal periods at the District's discretion.

Classification Codes
NAICS611710Educational Support Services
PSCU008Training/Curriculum Development
Smart Codes
digital curriculum platformsteacher professional developmenteducational assessment systems
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026 07:00 PM-Issue Date
Oct 09, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
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  • Sexual Abuse and Molestation — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
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  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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