RFP 26-01 special education service providers/consultants

New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) in Comal County, Texas, has issued RFP 26-01, a Request for Proposal seeking qualified special education service providers and consultants to deliver on-demand, short-term consulting and direct services to students with disabilities. The procurement solicits proposals from vendors capable of providing diagnosticians, physical therapists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, orientation and mobility specialists, audiologists, vision specialists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), translators, and independent educational evaluation providers across the district's 16 campuses serving over 9,500 students. Vendors must submit proposals electronically via the Bonfire/Euna bidding system by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with all vendor questions due by April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The district intends to award multiple vendors to meet district-wide needs, with the contract award scheduled for the June 8, 2026, Board Meeting. The contract term extends through June 30, 2031, with two additional one-year renewal options and potential extension beyond five years through negotiations. Required submittals include minimum three references, Statement of Non-Collusion, W-9 form, Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295), state and federal compliance certifications including boycott certifications, firearm discrimination certifications, debarment certifications, Conflict of Interest Questionnaires, and EDGAR compliance certifications. Vendors must submit pricing structures as guidelines with negotiable pricing for specific engagements and identify reimbursable costs such as travel, lodging, and per diem expenses; all services require authorization through signed district Purchase Orders before proceeding.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents. The district reserves the right to limit expenditures from any single vendor if costs warrant competitive rebidding and maintains the authority to reject any or all proposals. Notably, no deposits are required before service delivery, and payment is issued only upon completion and approval of services by the appropriate departmental manager. The district reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice or for default if vendors fail to perform or breach contract terms, and the RFP functions as a continuous and open bid allowing new vendors to be added as needed throughout the contract period.