Leadership 360 Follow-Up and Development Program

The Texas Historical Commission is soliciting a qualified vendor to design and deliver a Leadership 360 follow-up and development program tailored to its Chief-level leadership team, aiming to transform results from prior 360-degree assessments into targeted, actionable leadership development initiatives that enhance effectiveness, organizational cohesion, and operational execution. The solicitation, identified by number 808-26-262108 and classified under NAICS code 541690, was posted on June 4, 2026, with proposals due by June 19, 2026. The contract is governed by the laws of Texas, and all work must be performed within the state. The vendor must comply with stringent regulatory requirements including adherence to the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Texas cybersecurity training mandates under Chapter 2054.519, and state accessibility standards for electronic resources. The contractor must also ensure compliance with immigration laws, affirm no involvement with foreign adversaries or designated terrorist nations, and certify it is not debarred, suspended, or listed on the Texas debarred vendor list or SAM database. The contractor is obligated to maintain comprehensive financial records for seven years after final invoice submission and must submit itemized invoices containing the THC contract and purchase order numbers to qualify for payment under the Texas Prompt Payment Act, which mandates payment within 30 days of receipt of an uncontested invoice and accepted deliverables. THC retains full rights to inspect and test deliverables before or after delivery at the contractor’s expense and may reject non-compliant services in whole or part, including cancellation for latent defects without liability. The contractor must provide proof of insurance coverage, including Workers’ Compensation, Employer’s Liability with limits of $1 million per accident and per employee, and Commercial General Liability covering personal and advertising injury. All deliverables become the exclusive property of THC upon completion, and the contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, superseding all prior understandings. The contractor is also prohibited from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination status and must certify it does not boycott energy companies or provide gifts or favors to public servants. The point of contact for the solicitation is Michael Gibbons, and the contract includes clauses for termination for convenience or cause, indemnification by the contractor, and survival of key provisions such as confidentiality, audit rights, and dispute resolution regardless of contract expiration or termination.