Instructional and Business Based Co-Curricula and Curricula Professional Services

The United Independent School District (UISD) has issued solicitation RFPC 021-2025 to establish a pre-qualified pool of vendors for a broad range of instructional and business-focused co-curricular and curricular professional services. These services include motivational speaking, training, professional development, coaching, mentoring, and consulting. The solicitation excludes architectural and engineering services and is structured as an ongoing, continuous bid process allowing vendors to submit proposals at any time; however, proposals are reviewed and approved quarterly by the district’s board. Vendors must submit proposals by established quarterly deadlines to be considered in the corresponding review cycle. The resulting contracts will be indefinite delivery engagements used on an as-needed basis over a three-year period starting August 1, 2025, and extending through June 30, 2028. Proposals are evaluated strictly on a pass/fail basis with criteria centered on the completeness of submission, demonstration of vendor intent and capability, pricing reasonableness, and submission of three relevant recommendation letters. Awards are made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis within each quarterly group. Vendors must adhere to stringent compliance and operational requirements, including mandatory background checks and possible fingerprinting for personnel with direct student contact, and must maintain insurance coverage meeting district-specified minimums such as general liability, automobile, umbrella, and workers’ compensation. Pricing must remain firm for the duration of the contract unless approved by the board for increases. The solicitation mandates conflict of interest disclosures in accordance with Texas state law, requires a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, and places restrictions on subcontracting, requiring prior district approval. Payment is processed electronically via ACH, with vendors required to submit authorization forms. The solicitation is managed through an online portal, with Venesa Navarro Ramirez as the primary point of contact. The district reserves the right to terminate contracts for cause or convenience consistent with federal regulations. This solicitation aims to provide UISD with flexible access to qualified professionals to support ongoing educational and business development needs.