Request for 4th and 5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum Materials

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Dec 9 2025

The Puyallup School District Teaching and Learning Department is seeking information on Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Materials for Grades 4-5. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain pricing quotations and product information for potential instructional materials for district use.

Course Overview

Grade 4 Social Studies

Students explore Washington State’s history, geography, and government, learning how people, events, and tribal nations, especially the Puyallup Tribe, continue to shape our state and local communities.

Grade 5 Social Studies

Students study United States history and government, examining the experiences of Indigenous peoples across the nation, with a continued focus on the local Puyallup Tribe and the founding ideals of democracy to understand how the past influences life today.

Vendor Response Requirements

Interested vendors must submit a white paper (maximum 30 pages) that includes the following sections:

Section 1 - Administrative Information

Include:

Company name
Business address
Primary point of contact
Email address and phone number
Business license number
EIN
Business type

Section 2 - References

Provide at least three references from school districts that have used the materials for a minimum of one year.

Section 3 - Curriculum Quality Overview

Summarize why the instructional materials are high quality and aligned to elementary social studies instruction.

Section 4 - Instructional Design Questions

Vendors must respond to the following:

How do your curriculum materials support inquiry-based learning?
How do your materials meet the needs of all learners, including students reading below grade level, multilingual learners, students with learning differences, and students exceeding grade-level expectations?
How do your materials incorporate multiple historical perspectives?
How do your materials highlight the stories of marginalized people?

Section 5 - Itemized Pricing Quote (Valid for 120 Days)

Provide pricing for:

Number of teacher edition hard copies
Teacher online access (7-year access)
Number of student textbooks
Student online access (7-year access)
Professional development hours to be used over three school years

If any listed items are not available, clearly note this in the quote.

Written Response Submission Details and Deadlines

Email submissions only to: instructionalmaterialsadoption@puyallupsd.org
Subject line: RFI 01/05/2026 ELEM Social Studies Response – [Product Name]
Written Responses Due: Monday, January 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST

Sample Materials

Vendors are encouraged to submit sample instructional materials to demonstrate product quality.

Digital Samples

Email access to digital samples to: instructionalmaterialsadoption@puyallupsd.org
Subject line: RFI 01/30/2026 ELEM Social Studies Sample – [Product Name]

Hard Copy Samples

Mail to:
- Instructional Materials Processing Center
  Attn: Lori Miller
  3607 17th St SW
  Puyallup, WA 98373

All submitted materials become the exclusive property of the District. The District reserves the right to dispose of sample materials after the review process. Please include a list of materials available in languages other than English.

Sample Materials Deadline

Friday, January 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST

Security and Technology Requirements

To be considered for future contracting opportunities, vendors must meet the following requirements:

Security and Confidentiality: Vendors must protect the privacy and confidentiality of all District employee and student information in accordance with the District’s Data Sharing Agreement.
Technology Integration: Vendors must complete a Technology Integration Form outlining all infrastructure, technical specifications, and system requirements necessary for successful implementation.