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Bid Title

Adaptive WIDA-Aligned Digital Resource for Multilingual Learners

Issuing Agency

Montgomery County Public Schools

Location

Maryland

Published Date

May 4, 2026

Closing Date

May 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

4930.2

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Project Description

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Bid/RFP Number: 4930.2
Solicitation Title	Adaptive WIDA-Aligned Digital Resource for Multilingual Learners
Due Date & Time	05/27/2026 02:00 PM
Contract Type	RFP
Buyer E-mail	Angela_S_Mcintosh-davis@mcpsmd.org
Description	The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to partner with one or more organizations to provide Adaptive Digital Resources for elementary, middle, and high school Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). RFP 4930.2 Adaptive Digital Resources for MLs FINAL.pdf 05/04/2026
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May 4, 2026

RFP Number:

Due Date:

Due Time:

4930.2

May 27, 2026

2:00PM EST

To: Prospective Offerors:

Montgomery County Public Schools is soliciting proposals is to partner with one or more organizations

to provide Adaptive Digital Resources for elementary, middle, and high school Emergent Multilingual

Learners (EMLs) in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Specifically, this RFP targets support

for EMLs in their first two years of English Language Development (ELD) service.

Please respond according to the instructions provided in the attached. Proposals must be received on or

before May 27, 2026 at 2:00pm EST. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered.

Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope with the RFP number, opening date and opening time

indicated in the lower left corner of the envelope. Proposals shall be delivered to MCPS Department of

Procurement, 45 West Gude Drive, Suite 3100, Rockville, Maryland 20850.

The offeror must submit one (1) original, one (1) redacted copy, one (1) electronic version on flash drive

and one (1) separate copy of the proposal. The proposal must be signed by an official having authority to

contract with MCPS. The firm and official's name shall be used. This solicitation does not commit MCPS

to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals or guarantee that an award will be made.

In the event of emergency closing of the MCPS Board of Education offices, this RFP will be accepted at

the same time on the next regular working day.

AMD

Enclosure

Sincerely,

Angela McIntosh Davis, Director

Department of Procurement

Office of Financial Management

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Department of Procurement, Suite 3100

45 West Gude Drive

Rockville, Maryland 20850

Request for Proposal #4930.2

Adaptive WIDA-Aligned Digital Resource for Multilingual Learners

1.0 INTENT

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to partner with one or more organizations to provide Adaptive

Digital Resources for elementary, middle, and high school Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs) in

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Specifically, this RFP targets support for EMLs in their first two

years of English Language Development (ELD) service.

This RFP seeks partners who provide comprehensive, standards-aligned digital platforms that facilitate

language acquisition across the four domains—Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing—as measured by

the WIDA ACCESS assessment.

The products and services would broadly serve the following objectives:

● Provide robust supplemental and independent study resources that integrate English language

development with core content areas, including Social Instructional, English Language Arts,

Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies;

● Ensure rigorous alignment with the WIDA 2020 Framework, utilizing adaptive technology to scaffold

instruction for students at varying proficiency levels;

● Accelerate the acquisition of academic language to close opportunity gaps for EMLs, ensuring they

have equitable access to high-quality instructional enrichment outside of traditional direct instruction;

● Deliver actionable data and reporting to monitor student progress toward English proficiency and

content mastery.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is the 15th largest school system in the United States, and the

largest in the state of Maryland. During the 2025-2026 school year, MCPS served more than 156,000 students

from 157 countries speaking 162 languages. With a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget of approximately

$3.6 billion, MCPS employs more than 25,800 employees. Among the 211 schools that MCPS operates, 45 are

National Blue-Ribbon schools. Six MCPS high schools rank in the top 200 of The Washington Post’s 2015

High School Challenge, and all 25 MCPS high schools appear on this list, which only includes the top 11 percent

of high schools in the country. MCPS has one of the highest graduation rates among the nation’s largest school

districts, according to an Education Week report. The student demographics of MCPS in 2025-2026 are as

follows:

Hispanic/Latino: 35.3%

White: 23.9%

Black or African American: 21.6%

Asian: 13.7%

Two or more races: 5.3%

American Indian or Alaskan Native: 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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RFP 4930.2

In alignment with our strategic priorities, MCPS believes that each and every student matters; outcomes should

not be predictable by race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status; equity demands the elimination of all gaps; and

creating and maximizing future opportunities for students and staff is necessary. Therefore, MCPS holds high

expectations for all students and staff; distributes resources as necessary to provide extra supports and

interventions so all students can achieve; identifies and eliminates any institutional barriers to students’ success;

and ensures that equitable practices are used in all classrooms and workplace.

MCPS also believes that we must engage every student, every day; learning is achieved by cultivating curiosity

and encouraging determination, focus, and hard work; and adult learning and engagement are key to student

learning. Therefore, MCPS encourages and support critical thinking, problem solving, active questioning, and

risk taking to continuously improve; stimulate discovery by engaging students in relevant and rigorous

academic, social, and emotional learning experiences; and challenge ourselves to analyze and reflect upon

evidence to improve our practices.

3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

3.1 Proposals should address the entire scope of services. Requirements include:

(a) Adaptive WIDA-Aligned Scope and Sequence: A comprehensive digital platform that provides

adaptive, individualized learning pathways for students. The platform must automatically differentiate

content complexity based on a student’s specific WIDA proficiency level (Entering, Emerging,

Developing, Expanding, Bridging) within each of the four language domains: Listening, Speaking,

Reading, and Writing.

(b) WIDA ACCESS Simulation: The platform must feature interactive item types that explicitly mimic

the WIDA ACCESS Online assessment interface. This includes, but is not limited to, drag-and-drop

functionality, hot-spot selection, and built-in record-and-playback tools for the Speaking domain to

build student confidence and familiarity with the testing environment.

(c) Content-Integrated Language Development: Modules must support language acquisition in the

context of grade-level academic standards, covering Social Instructional language as well as English

Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

(d) Teacher Resources & Blended Learning: The solution must provide robust teacher-facing

components, including lesson plans, blended learning guides, and offline instructional activities that

allow educators to connect digital independent study with small-group classroom instruction.

(e) Progress Monitoring: Real-time reporting dashboards that allow teachers and administrators to track

student usage and growth across WIDA domains and proficiency levels.

3.2 Technical Requirements and Vendor Experience

(a) Single Sign-On (SSO): The platform must support seamless Single Sign-On via Clever to ensure easy

access for students and staff.

(b) LMS and SIS Integration: The solution must support grade pass-back and deep integration with

Canvas (Learning Management System) and Synergy (Student Information System) to streamline data

flow and grading workflows.

(c) Device Compatibility: The platform must be fully functional on devices currently used by MCPS

students (e.g., Chromebooks) without requiring unique software installations beyond a standard web

browser or managed app.

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RFP 4930.2

3.3 Equivalent Access Requirements

To ensure compliance with Education Article, § 7-910, Annotated Code of Maryland, Entities shall

be required to submit with their Proposal an MCPS Digital Product Accessibility Overview and an

Accessibility Conformance Report that includes a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template for

each of the digital tools that will be offered. “Digital tool” is defined pursuant to Education

Article, § 7-910, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Digital Product Accessibility Overview

Vendors will submit the MCPS Digital Product Accessibility Overview (Attachment F)detailing each

of the distinct digital components of the proposed product with accompanying login credentials for

testing from both a Teacher and Student point of view. Login credentials will be used for

accessibility user testing for the duration of the product review period.

Requirement to provide an Accessibility Compliance Report (ACR)

Vendors shall provide a comprehensive Accessibility Compliance Report (ACR) based on the March

2022 revision of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT 2.4Rev WCAG) provided by

the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) for each distinct digital component listed in the

MCPS Digital Product Overview. The ACR should include a review for each unique digital

component of the Vendor’s product and identify whether the document was completed by internal

staff or a named third-party contractor.

Compliance with WCAG standards:

The Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that any and all products and/or services provided

under this Contract shall meet all accessibility requirements and standards set forth in applicable

federal and State laws and regulations, including, without limitation, Education Article § 7-910 of

the Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 13a.06.05, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities

Act, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 28 C.F.R. 35 (including the Final Rule on “Accessibility

of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments” the (“Final Rule”)),

and the technical standard set forth in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2.1,

Level AA.

Accessibility Maintenance and Support

During the term of the Agreement involving use of digital tools, the Entity shall provide an updated

and complete Accessibility Conformance Report (“ACR”) annually, or within 30 days of the release

of a significant product update (e.g., version 1.1 to version 2.0), as well as ongoing maintenance and

support for accessibility including:

1. Accessibility Compliance Audit: The Entity will periodically conduct accessibility audits, at least

annually, to ensure continued compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This audit should include a list

of identified WCAG 2.1 Level AA violations and estimated remediation timeframes.

2. Accessibility Remediation: The Entity shall address any identified violations, conduct

validation testing, and provide documentation of the testing results.

Accessibility Indemnification and Guarantees

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RFP 4930.2

1. The Entity agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Montgomery County Public Schools from any

costs, expenses, liabilities, or obligations arising from accessibility-related issues involving the

digital tools provided under this Agreement. This indemnification includes the defense of any legal

action or proceedings alleging non-compliance with federal or State of Maryland accessibility laws

and regulations and payment of any resulting liabilities. This section will survive the termination of

the Agreement.

2. The Entity failing to meet the equivalent access standards established under Subsection (a)(2) of

Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or WCAG 2.1 Level AA may face civil

penalties stated in Education Article, § 7-910, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Third-Party Technology

The Entity acknowledges that supplying third-party technology and/or content does not exempt the

Entity from ensuring product compliance with this section. The Entity bears sole responsibility for

determining the accessibility of such technology and must ensure that it can be edited or remediated

as necessary to comply with accessibility standards.

NIMAC coordination

By agreeing to deliver materials within this contract, and as per the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA), the publisher shall prepare and submit, within 30 days of the contract start

date, a National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) file set to the to the NIMAC

that complies with the terms and procedures set forth by the National Instructional Materials Access

Center (NIMAC) (IDEA Title I, Part D, sec. 674(e)).

The files will be used for the production of specialized formats as permitted under the law for

students with disabilities. The publisher also will submit to MCPS a Certification from NIMAC to

demonstrate submission of the file.

The publisher also agrees to markup materials eligible for NIMAS submission that contain

mathematical and scientific instructional content by using the MathML modular extension of the

DAISY/NIMAS Structure Guidelines, as posted and maintained at the DAISY Consortium website

(refer to the latest applicable version).

Should the vendor be a distributor of the materials and not the publisher, the distributor agrees to

immediately notify the publisher of its obligation to submit NIMAS filesets of the purchased

materials to the NIMAC. The files will be used for the production of accessible formats as permitted

under the law for eligible students (IDEA Title I, Part B, sec. 612(a)).

Accessibility of Print and Printable Digital Materials

All print materials, including digital materials intended for printing, shall be provided to MCPS in an

accessible digital format. Minimum accessibility features include: Document Language, Logical

Reading Order, Appropriate Nesting, Table & Chart Accessibility, and Alternate Text for all

images.

Professional Learning

The digital platform housing any included training materials must comply with the same accessibility

standards as the student-facing platform. All professional learning videos must include accurate

closed captions.

3.4 Timeline for Implementation and Key Staff

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541618Other Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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