Outside Counsel School Law Attorney and Investigative Services

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking qualified law firms to provide legal services related to compliance and regulatory investigations within the Texas educational system. The work will require advanced investigative work pertaining to alleged violations and noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code. The contract term is from contract execution to August 31, 2025, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications and provide a detailed fee/rate schedule, as payment will be made upon satisfactory performance and receipt of properly prepared invoices. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) must approve TEA's selection of outside counsel and review the resulting contract and payments.

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The contract opportunity requires respondents, including Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), to complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their response, outlining their intent to subcontract portions of the contract and their good faith efforts to utilize HUB vendors. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any specific award values or budget ranges. However, the contract is open to qualified law firms, with a focus on those capable of providing advanced regulatory investigative services within the Texas educational system.