Request for Proposals - Multilingual Education Services, Curriculum & Materials

The Austin Independent School District (AISD) in Travis County, Austin City, Texas issued Request for Proposals (RFP 26RFP055) on March 6, 2026, seeking qualified individual consultants or firms to provide multilingual education professional development, curriculum materials, and evidence-based instructional resources. The procurement specifically targets services for English as a Second Language (ESL), Dual Language, and World Language programs, with deliverables including professional development for staff and teachers, curriculum and materials for students, and family engagement services. Services will be delivered to AISD facilities in-person, remotely, or via hybrid formats as determined by the district, with responses required by April 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST via the AISD Bonfire portal and a virtual bid opening scheduled for April 7, 2026 at 2:15 pm CST. Questions must be submitted by April 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST. The procurement will be evaluated on three primary criteria: Quality of Materials (30 points), Contractor's Capabilities (40 points), and Financial Proposal/Cost (30 points). The award will consist of a multiple-award contract with an initial one-year term from Board of Trustees approval, with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods contingent on Board approval and continued fund appropriation. Pricing proposals must present fees on a straightforward basis such as hourly rate, daily rate, or per-program rate, with all pricing considered not-to-exceed and constant throughout the contract term.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the solicitation documents; however, all vendors must comply with federal compliance requirements including execution of required certifications such as Bid Certification, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Criminal History Notification, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. Vendors previously awarded under RFP 25RFP054 need not resubmit unless the scope of services has changed. The contract may be funded with federal funds under 2 CFR 200 guidelines, and awarded vendors must maintain active status on SAM.gov. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the district reserves the right to negotiate pricing and will determine acceptable dollar limits per purchase before requiring multiple quotes from awarded vendors. The district assumes no minimum volume or payment guarantee, and payment terms are typically net 30 days upon receipt of verified invoices. The district reserves the right to rebid at any time or utilize other procurement methods for high-dollar purchases.