When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 17, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Virginia Beach City Public Schools. The work is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Educational publisher or curriculum provider with AP course materials. Experience supplying K-12 public school districts or government education agencies. Products aligned with College Board AP U.S. Government and Politics standards. Ability to provide print textbooks, digital licenses, and ancillary instructional resources. Capacity to deliver teacher training and ongoing professional learning support.

Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics Textbooks (Due June 17, 2026)

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United StatesPosted: May 16th, 2026Deadline: June 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Virginia Beach is seeking AP U.S. Government and Politics textbooks, digital student licenses, teacher materials, and aligned assessment resources. The award also includes professional learning support for educators using the adopted curriculum.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must meet all requirements of the College Board Textbook Review Process
Must be regularly and actively engaged in providing the requested services
Must possess the resources and capacity to perform the work effectively
Must register in VBCPS e-procurement system (Oracle Cloud) as a supplier
Must provide evidence of authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must provide proof of financial condition and annual reports for the past three years
Must carry comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, umbrella/excess liability, and workers' compensation insurance
Must provide seven sample textbooks and digital access for review
Must ensure web content meets WCAG 2.1, Level AA accessibility standards

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

72 months

TIMELINE

Pre-proposal conference: May 26th, 2026

Response deadline: June 17th, 2026

Contract effective date: July 1st, 2027

Issuing Agency

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Virginia Beach, Virginia is seeking a vendor to provide Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government and Politics textbooks and related instructional materials. The requested materials are intended to support a college-level, nonpartisan course covering political concepts, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that define the constitutional system and political culture of the United States.

The scope includes class sets of textbooks and associated ancillary materials, individual student licenses for web-based textbooks with six-year terms, and teacher editions in print and/or web-based formats. The procurement also calls for a test bank aligned to College Board standards and ongoing professional learning to help teachers effectively use the adopted materials.

The course content supported by these materials includes U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals. Students are expected to build skills in interpreting data, making comparisons and applications, and developing evidence-based arguments. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 17, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Virginia Beach City Public Schools. The work is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Educational publisher or curriculum provider with AP course materials
Experience supplying K-12 public school districts or government education agencies
Products aligned with College Board AP U.S. Government and Politics standards
Ability to provide print textbooks, digital licenses, and ancillary instructional resources
Capacity to deliver teacher training and ongoing professional learning support

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