Independent Contractors for Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative

ESC Region 13 is seeking qualified independent contractors to be included on a Qualified Provider List (QPL) to support the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative. The scope of work focuses on TEKS-aligned services, including the development, revision, and alignment of resources, as well as providing technical assistance and content expertise. Specifically excluded from this solicitation are consulting services, direct-to-student services, product-only offerings, professional development, and staff augmentation. The initial contract term begins upon award and expires on August 31, 2026, with the possibility of up to five one-year renewals, potentially extending the final expiration date to August 31, 2031. Proposals are evaluated based on a best-value determination, with weighted factors including purchase price (40 percent), quality of goods or services (35 percent), reputation (10 percent), long-term cost (10 percent), and past relationship with the district (5 percent). Applicants must submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and adhere to various Texas state mandates, including certifications against boycotting energy companies and discriminating against firearm entities. The solicitation remains open for continuous submission and evaluation through the initial term and renewal periods, with a final response deadline of July 31, 2031.