8-DISD Specification Scope of Work Formal Deviation Request Form.xlsx

This is a Specification Scope of Work Formal Deviation Request Form for Dallas Independent School District (DISD) related to an External Legal Services Request for Qualification. The RFQ seeks outside legal counsel on an as-needed basis to support complex litigation and provide subject matter expertise in specialized areas of law for district-wide use. The contract term is two years, with the option to extend for an additional two years upon mutual agreement between the vendor and the District, not to exceed a total of four years. Either party must provide written notice no fewer than ninety days prior to expiration of the current term if they do not intend to renew. All vendors, including sole source providers, are encouraged to participate in this solicitation.

The deviation request form functions as a mechanism for vendors or the District to formally request changes to the specification or scope of work, requiring documentation of the reason for deviation, recommended changes, and the impact on scope elements such as form, functionality, lead-time, and cost. All variation requests require written approval and acceptance. This procurement is issued in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 requirements and may be utilized with local, state, federal, and grant-funded programs within Dallas ISD.