Software & SaaS Solutions

Contract 159572, established by the Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene, Texas, provides a national cooperative framework for the procurement of Software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions through OMNIA Partners. Effective October 1, 2025, the agreement creates a preferred vendor list to support public agencies with a wide array of technology needs, including ERP, CRM, HCM, financial management, and AI applications. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals. Gaggle was selected as an awardee, providing specialized safety management services for K-12 environments, including web filtering, archiving, and mental health crisis lines. The agreement utilizes a not-to-exceed pricing model, allowing for quarterly price increase requests subject to written approval. Gaggle's specific pricing includes tiered annual maintenance and one-time setup fees based on student enrollment. The contract mandates strict adherence to data privacy regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and FERPA, and prohibits the sale or unauthorized disclosure of personal information. Administrative requirements include monthly sales reporting to OMNIA Partners via ACH and compliance with various federal and state laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act where applicable. Region 14 ESC maintains the right to terminate the agreement with thirty days written notice.