Nationwide Higher Education Enrollment & Graduation Records

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to provide nationwide higher education enrollment and graduation records for Texas high school graduates. This procurement is being advertised under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code and is limited to proposals that conform exactly to the specified brand name(s), make, and model number(s). The data will be used for state and federally legislated, mandated reporting and Commissioner priority projects, and will be shared securely with individual school districts and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Proposals are due by September 18, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time, and the contract term is from the date of execution to August 31, 2025, with the option to renew for two additional fiscal years. The proposed budget for deliverables provided through August 31, 2024 must not exceed $466,225.00.

The RFP is advertised for Travis County and the City of Austin. TEA strongly encourages offers from all qualified respondents that may be able to provide the required data, though the agency understands the data may be provided by a single vendor under the specified statute. The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure requirements. The addendum to the RFP focuses on clarifying requirements around data privacy, reporting, and data sharing with school districts, but does not provide details on pricing terms, funding sources, or contract renewal options.