Texas DIR/ESBD #7-981-002

Special education and Section 504 legal counsel for the Texas School for the Deaf

The Texas School for the Deaf is seeking legal counsel for special education and Section 504 matters. - Government buyer: Texas School for the Deaf (TSD), Purchasing Department; David Rivera, Purchasing Manager. - Services requested: Special education and Section 504 legal advice and representation in court and administrative proceedings, including matters before hearing officers, the Texas Education Agency, and the Office for Civil Rights. - Counsel may advise on eligibility, evaluations, individualized education programs, placement, services, discipline, procedural requirements, parent communications, dispute prevention, and compliance. - When requested, counsel may prepare for and attend admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. - Due-process support may include evaluating claims and defenses, advising on resolution and litigation strategy, preparing filings and discovery, and representing TSD in resolution sessions, mediation, hearings, and related proceedings. - Providers and OEMs: No law firm, vendor, or OEM is named. This is a professional legal-services procurement, not a product purchase. - Qualifications: Providers must have at least five years of relevant experience and services under at least three contracts within the prior five years. Experience with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community and Texas agencies or school districts is preferred. - Pricing and authorization: Proposals must provide hourly rates by personnel title or job function. No fixed service quantity or specific rates are stated. Services are performed only when requested or authorized by TSD. - Evaluation and award: Qualifications and experience account for 80% of the evaluation and compensation and fees account for 20%. TSD may make one or multiple awards.

Description

Texas School for the Deaf is seeking proposals from qualified law firms or persons to provide special education legal services. The scope includes representation in special education and Section 504 cases and proceedings, advice and consultation on special education matters, and representation at ARD committee meetings when requested. Proposals are evaluated on compensation and fees (20%) and qualifications and experience (80%); TSD may award to one or more contractors. The proposed contract term is November 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with a possible extension of up to 12 months.

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