Foundational Literacy Intervention Tool

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is soliciting proposals for a Foundational Literacy Intervention Tool designed to support early reading skills through automated, computerized, or augmented methods. The solicitation, numbered 701-26-003, was posted on May 18, 2026, with responses due by June 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal. The contract will span five state fiscal years, with an anticipated start date of November 2026, and is governed by Texas law with performance required entirely within the state. Offerors must deliver products that are grounded in Researched-Based Instructional Strategies and aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), while also ensuring full accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal and state standards. Proposed solutions may be delivered directly to students via technology or through educator-supported models, and must provide documented evidence of effectiveness in promoting early literacy mastery, as outlined in HB 2 Sec. 28.0064. Proposals must include detailed responses to multiple attachments, including a comprehensive Task, Activity, Deliverable, and Budget Plan (TADBP) in Attachment E, which must itemize pricing for each task, subtask, and deliverable by fiscal year, with all costs deemed reasonable, allocable, and necessary. TEA will not accept indirect cost rate calculations. Responses must also include signed Contract Terms and Conditions (Attachment B), a Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment C), a Conflict of Interest Analysis Form (Attachment G), an Information Security Review (Attachment H), and demo accounts for evaluation. The evaluation process includes pass/fail gates requiring contractors to be in good standing with TEA and not have a “D” or “F” performance rating, alongside weighted criteria focused on the product’s automation level (offering up to 91 points if NOT fully automated), methodology, past experience, and team qualifications. Contractors must comply with Texas-specific requirements including the Texas Public Information Act, Human Trafficking Prohibition under Section 2155.0061 of the Texas Government Code, and the Texas Product Preference statute requiring procurement of Texas-made goods when available at comparable price and time. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation at statutory limits, Employers Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Commercial General Liability