DistrictWide Staff Development and Materials

Katy ISD has issued Request for Proposals RFP #2335AB-E to identify and award contracts to multiple qualified vendors for DistrictWide Staff Development and Materials. This supplemental solicitation seeks service providers to deliver interactive, research-based professional development for PreK-12 teachers and district personnel across ten focus areas, including academic content, English learners, special education, and instructional technology. Delivery methods may include face-to-face training, online webinars, conferences, and job-embedded coaching. The scope also encompasses any training materials required for these events. The contract term for awarded vendors begins on the award date and continues through June 1, 2027, with an option for a one-year annual renewal extending the maximum end date to June 1, 2028. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov system or delivered as sealed responses by October 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST. Awards are based on a best-value determination by a committee of district administrators and educators. Vendors are required to submit several certifications, including IRS Form W-9, Form 1295, and a Vendor Certifications addendum. Compliance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act is required, and invoicing must be sent electronically to the district's accounts payable department. Additionally, vendors must maintain liability and worker's compensation insurance and adhere to strict security and background check regulations for educational entities.