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Knox County

ACT-Aligned Academic Programming

Due
Dec 3, 2026
Questions due
Nov 13, 2026
Budget
$250,000 – $750,000
Estimate
Contract
60 months
Location
  • Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Category
Education, Training & Libraries

SUMMARY

Knox County Schools is seeking a comprehensive, ACT-aligned academic programming solution to support student college and career readiness.
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DESCRIPTION

Knox County Schools is seeking a partner to provide a comprehensive, ACT-aligned academic program for its students. The program must include ACT online software with diagnostic assessments and personalized learning pathways, student boot camps, professional development for educators, and instructional resources. The contract term is for an initial one-year period, with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms, for a total of five years. The solution must comply with student data privacy requirements, including FERPA and COPPA, and integrate with the district's systems.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have a minimum of five years of experience in providing similar services
  • Must be registered as a vendor with the Knox County Procurement Division prior to the submission deadline
  • Must provide an exact electronic version of the proposal in a single file on a flash drive
  • Must execute the Knox County Schools' Student Data Privacy Consortium National Data Privacy Agreement
  • Must provide evidence of improved ACT outcomes for students from implementations in the past five years
  • Must provide three references for projects of similar size and nature
  • Must submit a completed Iran Divestment Act/No Boycott of Israel Affidavit
  • Must submit a completed Criminal History Affidavit of Compliance
  • Must provide proof of insurance as specified in the Insurance Checklist
  • Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including FERPA and COPPA

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TIMELINE

Questions regarding specifications are due by November 13th, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time.

Proposals must be received by 2:00 p.m. on December 3rd, 2026.

The initial contract term commences on March 1st, 2027, and ends on February 29th, 2028.

Issuing Agency

Knox County

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due December 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $250,000 – $750,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Knox County. The work is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

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