Outside Counsel School Law Attorney and Investigative Services

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking responses from qualified law firms to provide legal services concerning compliance and investigations. The work will require advanced regulatory investigative work related to alleged violations and noncompliance with laws and regulations pertaining to the Texas educational system, including the Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code. The contract term will be from contract execution to August 31, 2025, with TEA having the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. Responses are due by June 5, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time. TEA will pay contracted outside counsel based on an approved fee/rate schedule, with a maximum hourly rate of $525 for attorneys and $225 for paralegals. Reimbursement for expenses such as travel, meals, and lodging will be provided, subject to certain limitations.

TEA has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable and requires respondents to submit a Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan (HSP). Respondents must meet or exceed the state's HUB utilization goals, which range from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the type of contract work. The current contract may have an incumbent provider, but funding requirements and sources are not specified. One or more contracts may be awarded from this solicitation.