K-5 and 6-8 English Language Arts Core Curriculum Adoption

Tempe Elementary School District - Procurement has issued request for proposal, solicitation RFP 27-05-32.

Introduction In accordance with the School District Procurement Rules in the Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.), promulgated by the State Board of Education pursuant to A.R.S. 15-213, proposals for the materials and services specified will be received by Tempe Elementary School District (the "District") electronically through OpenGov. Proposals received by the correct date and time will be opened, and only the names of the Offerors will be publicly read and recorded. All other information in the proposals will remain confidential until award is made. Summary Tempe Elementary School District is seeking to adopt a comprehensive English Language Arts (ELA) core curriculum for grades K–8. This includes textbooks, digital resources, and supplemental resources. Because District schools are configured as K–5 and 6–8, the District is seeking a K–5 program and a 6–8 program. Proposals will be accepted from October 5, 2026 through October 28, 2026 and must be submitted through OpenGov. Questions and all procurement correspondence should be directed to Lupita Talamantes, Assistant Director of Purchasing. Please do not send physical products or instructional materials at this time. The District will request physical samples from finalists only. Digital review access is required with each proposal (see Section 6). Approximate enrollment and teacher counts by grade level are listed below. Grade Level Students (approx.) Teachers (approx.) Kindergarten 970 48 1 1,015 50 2 1,087 50 3 1,047 46 4 1,120 48 5 1,105 50 Total K–5 6,344 292 6 892 10 7 950 10 8 885 10 Total 6–8 2,727 30 Total K–8 9,071 322

Tempe Elementary is located in the heart of the "Valley of the Sun." The District covers approximately 36 square miles, including Tempe and parts of Phoenix and the Town of Guadalupe. Arizona State University, one of the largest campuses in the nation, is within District boundaries and provides professional and educational opportunities. The District serves approximately 10,000 preschool through 8th grade students from diverse cultural backgrounds across 21 schools, including elementary, middle, and specialty school options. District staff are award-winning and passionate about the students they serve. In 2024, the District celebrated a 150-year legacy rooted in a close-knit community with a long history of welcoming, believing in, and investing in all of its students. Academic Excellence and Recognition In 2026, Tempe Elementary was named the #1 Elementary School District for the third year in a row. In 2024, the District was named a Top 7 winner for Best Places to Work by Ranking Arizona, the state’s largest business opinion poll. The District has been named a Best Communities for Music Education district by the NAMM Foundation for the last seven years. It has also been recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation through its America’s Healthiest Schools award program. District Mission The mission of Tempe Elementary School District is to provide a welcoming, achieving, eye-opening, and future-ready preschool through 8th grade education to free the boundless potential in each child. We do this by: Helping students embrace the opportunities of tomorrow and excel for a lifetime. Believing that all students want to learn, can learn, and can demonstrate success in core subjects like reading, writing, math, and science. Building intellect, character, and critical thinking skills inside and outside the classroom. Contact Information Procurement and submission questions: Lupita Talamantes, Assistant Director of Purchasing 3205 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 Email: Guadalupe.Talamantes@tempeschools.org Phone: (480) 730-7167

Responses are due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST.

Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST.

Commodity categories: Publications, Audiovisual Materials, Books, Textbooks (Prepared Materials Only); Books, Curriculum Guides, Directories, Magazines, Pamphlets, Periodicals, Publications, Reprints, etc.; Textbooks: Pre-Kindergarten thru 5th Grade (Includes Student and Teacher Editions); Textbooks: 6th thru 8th Grade (Includes Student and Teacher Editions); Instructional Aids: Courses, Lesson Plans (Prepared), Programs, Ancillary Materials, Videos, etc. (See Class 715 for Textbooks).

Contact: Guadalupe Talamantes, Asst. Director of Purchasing (guadalupe.talamantes@tempeschools.org, (480) 730-7167).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tempeschools/projects/309189. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.