Educational Diagnosticians and Licensed School Psychologist

Katy Independent School District is requesting proposals for Educational Diagnosticians and Licensed School Psychologist services under RFP #2516YT, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., submitted via the OpenGov bidding portal. The central qualification filter is current Texas certification as an Educational Diagnostician or Licensed School Psychologist, with Master's degree in a related field required and licensure in good standing maintained throughout the contract term.

The scope includes completing full individual evaluations to determine special education eligibility, facilitating Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, and providing ARD office management across multiple campuses and departments on a full-time or part-time basis. Vendors must demonstrate proficiency in assessment administration, knowledge of federal and state special education regulations, and familiarity with CrossBattery Assessment Software System (XBASS). Katy ISD will provide testing space, referral data, district report writing templates, student management system access, computer equipment, and scoring software for extended coverage positions.

The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with options to renew annually for up to four additional years through August 31, 2031. Katy ISD does not guarantee specific volumes and reserves the right to award one or multiple contracts. Pricing must be submitted on an hourly basis for Educational Diagnosticians, Bilingual Educational Diagnosticians, Licensed School Psychologists, and Bilingual Licensed School Psychologists, with rates firm for the first year. Payment is made upon receipt and acceptance of services under the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act.

Evaluation criteria weight pricing at 30 percent, quality of services at 15 percent, extent of meeting district needs at 15 percent, long-term cost at 10 percent, and vendor's agreement with terms at 10 percent. Vendors must provide proof of liability insurance, IRS Form W-9, Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295), and background clearance and fingerprinting. Questions are due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. No pre-proposal conference or demonstrations are scheduled.