Strategic Workflow & RFP Version Control
Strategic Workflow & RFP Version Control Organizations that compete in public-sector procurement often focus their energy on external factors: the narrative, pricing, evidence base, alignment, program strength, or past performance.
Post Award Procedures
Post-Award Playbook Framework There has been a progressive evolution in the Higher Education market, with the rules of engagement shifting without notice. From a research perspective, this shift was not
Capitalizing on Spring: Lucrative Bid Opportunities in Seasonal Sectors
As spring arrives, several industries witness a surge in bid opportunities. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of sectors where bidding activity typically increases during this season: Construction and Infrastructure Projects With
A Conceptual Analysis of Learning-Space Design
Across the country, school districts are moving beyond traditional renovation models and reconsidering space through a strategic lens. The guiding question is shifting from “How do we modernize?” to “How
Higher Education RFPs in a Tight Market
There has been a progressive evolution in the Higher Education market, with the rules of engagement shifting without notice. From a research perspective, this shift was not an overnight occurrence,
High-Dosage Tutoring: The New Science of Reading?
The rapid, urgent expansion of high-dosage tutoring across the country, with its potential for immediate and significant impact, resembles the early years of the Science of Reading movement. A set
Higher Education and Government Procurement Expectations
Many vendors sense that buyers have become more demanding and less patient, and lack understanding of what has shifted and why. Higher education institutions and public agencies increasingly want vendors
The Fundamentals of Selling to State and Local Government
State and local government RFPs often contain a similar format and documents such as detailed requirements, mandatory forms, and strict deadlines, but the market is changing. Public-sector procurement is under
Diagnosing RFP Award Declines
There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over an RFP team when win notifications slow down and people keep working, but the energy shifts. Leaders begin to ask
RFP Responses: Beyond the Basics
Teams that respond to RFPs every week know how easy it is to get stuck at a plateau. The process is in place, deadlines are met, compliance boxes are checked,
IMRA Series #4: Am I Ready to Respond? A Readiness Checklist for Publishers
RFP SchoolWatch IMRA 2026 Guidance Series In the Texas IMRA (Instructional Materials Review and Approval) 2026 cycle, readiness is measured through timing, organizational structure, instructional material efficacy, and components. Texas IMRA is a process that merges compliance, quality, and suitability into a single standard of excellence. The readiness question, ‘Am
IMRA Series # 3: Should You Attend Every SBOE Meeting Throughout IMRA 2026?
RFP SchoolWatch IMRA 2026 Guidance Series. For publishers preparing to participate in the Texas IMRA 2026 cycle, one of the earliest questions is how closely to follow the Texas State Board of Education meetings. These gatherings, which are livestreamed and open to the public, are not only formal sessions but
Fall Trends & Strategic Planning- AI in Education: How RFPSchoolWatch Connects You to the Future of Learning
Have you noticed the buzz around AI? It’s not just in tech companies anymore – it’s rapidly transforming education! School districts are increasingly looking for innovative AI-driven tools, from administrative software that streamlines operations to personalized learning platforms that truly engage students. This isn’t just a trend; it’s the future
IMRA Series #2: Who Should Lead the Adoption Process in Your Company?
RFP SchoolWatch IMRA 2026 Guidance Series When the Texas Education Agency released the Instructional Materials Review and Approval, or IMRA, Cycle 2026, it became clear that success would depend less on any single department and more on how well internal teams could communicate and adapt collectively. The IMRA process is
Universities Face Federal Compact That Reframes Autonomy, Compliance, and Access to Funding
The federal government has recently introduced what it calls a Compact for Academic Excellence. This proposal requests that higher education institutions agree to a set of conditions in exchange for preferential access to funding. At first glance, this resembles a classic quid pro quo arrangement: commit to specific policies and
Understanding Title Funding A Vendor’s Guide to Federal K–12 Opportunities
Federal education dollars flow into schools every year through a network of programs collectively known as Title funding. For vendors, understanding these streams isn’t just a matter of compliance; it’s the key to unlocking sustainable partnerships with districts. Each Title program carries unique priorities, eligibility rules, and purchasing pathways, and
Navigating Texas New OER Landscape: Legal, Financial, and Strategic Considerations for RFQ 701-25-019
Texas has again initiated a new round of procuring open educational resources. The Texas Education Agency’s newly released RFQ 701-25-019, issued under House Bill 1605, requests qualifications from contractors to build, source, or improve PreK–12 Tier 1 Open Education Resources (OER). The RFQ outlines three primary pathways: sourcing existing high-quality
Accelerating Growth Through Focused Strategies
In the world of education and public sector procurement, success doesn’t just come from having a great product or service. It stems from having the right systems, strategies, and relationships that enable organizations to capitalize on competitive opportunities and sustain their growth. At RFPSchoolWatch, we observe that providers across K-12,
Is Your RFP Strategy Too Narrow?
Public sector procurement is evolving rapidly. I remember my 8th-grade history class back in 19-hmm-hmm when Mr. Bagley explained to the class with such passion and vigor how quickly the world was moving, that our generation would find itself in a moment of technological and informational advancement, which would move
Accountability Without Fear: Rethinking Tutoring and Reform in K–12 Education
On September 18, 2025, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions convened a full hearing on the state of K–12 schools. Testimony from researchers, state leaders, and district practitioners underscored the challenges facing American education: historic declines in student achievement, rising absenteeism, strained teacher pipelines, and growing concerns
Search
Categories
Most Recent Blog Posts
Strategic Workflow & RFP Version Control
Post Award Procedures
Capitalizing on Spring: Lucrative Bid Opportunities in Seasonal Sectors
A Conceptual Analysis of Learning-Space Design