Education Service Center, Region 13 Ionwave #2026-20

Technical Assistance Provider for Texas Virtual and Hybrid Program Accelerator

Education Service Center Region 13, in partnership with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is seeking a Technical Assistance Provider to support the Virtual and Hybrid Program Accelerator (VHPA) initiative for Texas K-12 schools. - Government Buyer: - Education Service Center Region 13, Contracts & Procurement Office, in partnership with TEA - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive support for approximately 17 Texas school systems in designing, launching, and improving full-time virtual and hybrid instructional programs - Services include: - Coaching and professional development for school staff - Cohort facilitation and resource development - Data collection, reporting, and compliance support - Facilitation of statewide summits aligned with TEA frameworks and Texas Education Code Chapter 30B - Products/Services Requested: - Technical assistance and program support services (no specific hardware or software products requested) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Provider must deliver services aligned with state education frameworks and legal requirements - Contract term is from September 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, with up to three one-year renewal options (potentially through April 2031) - Extensions may be granted on a month-to-month basis for up to 180 days beyond the final expiration date - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named; open to qualified service providers - Documentation and compliance requirements include: - Proposal submission (max 15 pages), detailed budget, Form 1295, Certificate of Insurance, Form W-9, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) - Clear identification of confidential or proprietary information

Description

Education Service Center Region 13, in partnership with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to support participating school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality virtual and hybrid instructional programs. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026. Vendors are required to submit various documents including a proposal document, budget, Certificate of Interested Parties, Certificate of Insurance, Form W-9, and a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. The solicitation emphasizes the need for responsive, results-oriented support to improve student performance and implement state and federal education initiatives.

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