Project Information

Bid Title

Science Curriculum Adoption Grades 7-8

Issuing Agency

Gilbert Public Schools

Location

Arizona

Published Date

Aug 17, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 8, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

27-15-31

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Project Description

Project ID: 27-15-31

Title: Science Curriculum Adoption Grades 7-8

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 8/14/2026

Due Date: 9/8/2026

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Project ID: 27-15-31

Release Date: Friday, August 14, 2026

· Due Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:00am

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 2:01pm

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Draft Response No Bid21 days, 15 hours, 2 minutes

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Posted At:Fri, Aug 14, 2026 2:01 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The Gilbert Public Schools District is seeking to adopt a comprehensive Science curriculum for junior high school grade levels, serving grades 7th and 8th. The goal in this adoption cycle is to provide research-based, relevant, and appropriate materials, textbooks, digital resources and supplemental resources that will effectively support the teaching and learning practices of Arizona's Science Standards through phenomenon-driven, Three-Dimensional (3D) Learning.

The approximate counts of students and teachers in a grade level in the 2026-2027 school year are as follows:

Grade Level/Courses Needed	Student Editions/Seats	Teacher Editions/Seats
7th Grade/7th Grade Honors	2700	47
8th Grade/8th Grade Honors	2700	46

Background

Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) is a premier public school district in Arizona, inspiring excellence in learners for over 100 years. The (GPS) District Office is in the Town of Gilbert, which is a suburb of the greater Phoenix-Mesa area in the state of Arizona and Maricopa County. GPS is comprised of five (5) comprehensive high schools, five (5) comprehensive junior high schools, twenty-five (25) comprehensive elementary schools, one (1) alternative learning high school, and three (3) non-traditional academies servicing approximately 30,000 students. Supported by approximately 4,000 teachers and operational staff, GPS prioritizes academic rigor, critical thinking, and college and career readiness across all grade levels. The District offices include the District Administration Complex at 140 S Gilbert Road as well as Technology Services and Security located at Greenfield Road and Elliot Road, and Maintenance and Operations, and Community Education facilities located near Power Road and Guadalupe Road. The District operates on a July 1 to June 30 fiscal year.

Academic Excellence & Recognition — GPS is widely recognized for academic leadership across the state and nation: “A” Rated District by the Arizona Department of Education. A+ Schools of Excellence awarded across multiple campuses by the Arizona Educational Foundation. National Blue Ribbon Schools and College Board AP Honor Roll District distinctions.

Instructional Philosophy & PLC Framework — District science curriculum is aligned with the Arizona Science Standards, prioritizing phenomenon-driven, Three-Dimensional (3D) Learning that integrates Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). Rather than learning about science in isolation, students act as scientists and engineers—actively investigating real-world phenomena, engaging in discourse, and designing solutions to cultivate deep scientific literacy and critical sense-making.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

August 14, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

August 21, 2026, 2:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

September 8, 2026, 10:00am

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 511130Book Publishers

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