Ector County Independent School District Ionwave #26-32 (College and Career Online Platform)

District-Wide College and Career Online Platform for ECISD

This opportunity seeks a comprehensive, integrated College and Career Online Platform for Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) in Odessa, Texas, serving secondary and postsecondary students across all district campuses. - Government Buyer: - Ector County Independent School District (ECISD), Odessa, Texas - Products/Services Requested: - College and Career Online Platform - Must include five integrated components: - Student career interest surveys - Student career exploration - Student career placement - College exploration - Leadership development content delivery and tracking - Secure, web-based, accessible on desktop and mobile devices - Role-based access for students, educators, administrators, and employer partners - Robust reporting, dashboards, onboarding, training, and ongoing technical support - Content import/export and customization to align with district curriculum - Implementation and Support Services - Professional development, user guides, technical documentation - Help desk support during business hours with defined response times - On-site and/or virtual training - Unlimited email and phone technical support - All product updates during contract period - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Alignment with Career Clusters and Programs of Study frameworks - Compliance with student data privacy laws (FERPA, Texas SDPA) - Integration with existing systems (Focus SIS, SSO via Classlink, Azure, or Google) - Compliance with cybersecurity standards (NIST CSF) - District-wide implementation across all applicable campuses - Evaluation criteria prioritize best value, including price, quality, reputation, and relevant experience with public school districts - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified providers capable of delivering a unified solution. - Place of Performance: - Ector County Independent School District, Odessa, Texas - East Central Independent School District (for reference in Q&A) - Period of Performance: - Initial contract for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with up to four one-year renewal options (maximum five years total) - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on similar district-wide SaaS education platforms, estimated range: $150,000 - $500,000 over five years

Description

The Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive, integrated College and Career Online Platform to support student career awareness, exploration, placement, and leadership development. The platform must include components such as student career interest surveys, career exploration, placement, college exploration, and leadership development content delivery and tracking, all within a unified system. The system should be secure, web-based, compliant with student data privacy laws, and provide role-based access, dashboards, and reporting features. The contract period is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year with options to renew for up to four additional years.

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