Guilford County Schools (GCS) is seeking proposals for comprehensive, job-embedded literacy coaching and professional development services. The goal is to support the district's implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and strengthen classroom instruction. Services should focus on building educator capacity, improving instructional practice, and supporting the consistent, high-quality implementation of adopted curriculum materials. The selected vendor will collaborate with district leadership, school administrators, and instructional support staff. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM EST on April 22, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted. Vendors must comply with all terms and conditions of the RFP, including providing a certificate of insurance and undergoing criminal background investigations for individuals working on school property. Award may be determined by best value analysis, not necessarily the lowest price. The vendor warrants that all equipment furnished will be new and of good quality for a minimum of 12 months. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods.
The proposal due date is April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The bid notice states, proposal due date: ****.
The bid notice states that payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods. It also mentions that payment by some agencies may be made by procurement card.
The vendor warrants to the owner that all equipment furnished under these specifications will be new, of good material and workmanship, and agrees to replace promptly any part or parts which by reason of defective material or workmanship shall fail under normal use, free of negligence or accident, for a minimum period of 12 months from date put in operation.
The bid notice indicates that the award may be determined by best value analysis, not necessarily the lowest price received. It also states, Award may be determined by best value analysis not necessarily the lowest price received.
Vendors must be qualified to provide comprehensive, job-embedded instructional coaching services. The bid notice also requires vendors to comply with North Carolina laws regarding licensing and to certify that they are not debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any federal or state department or agency.
The bid notice mentions that false certification is a Class I felony. It also states that in case of default by the contractor, Guilford County Schools may procure articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for any excess costs.
The bid notice states, Sample of items, when required, must be furnished as stipulated herein, free of expense, and if not destroyed will, upon request be returned at the bidders expense. However, it does not explicitly state if samples are required for this specific RFP.
The bid notice outlines protest procedures, stating that a written request to protest a contract awarded pursuant to this solicitation, if over $10,000, must be received in the purchasing department within 5 consecutive business days of the email notification to the offeror of GCS's intent to maintain the original award.