Abilene ISD is seeking proposals for professional development and contracted non-instructional services, including consultants, presenters, and trainers. The deadline for responses is August 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Vendors must register and submit proposals electronically or manually. Key requirements include a biography of presenters, a complete listing of services with pricing, and a price list or website for any supplemental products. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, reputation, quality, and other factors. Communications with AISD personnel during the proposal process are prohibited. Contracts will be awarded to responsible vendors whose proposals offer the best value. The contract term is upon award through August 31, 2026, with renewal options.
The deadline for proposal submission is August 11, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT.
Vendor will only be paid for services and products requested by the district and delivered at the scheduled time and date. Abilene ISD is exempt from taxes.
Proposals will be evaluated based on best value, considering purchase price (45%), reputation (10%), quality (40%), extent to which needs are met (0%), past relationship (5%), MWBE analysis (0%), total long-term cost (0%), and Texas residency/employment (0%).
Qualifications include a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree as appropriate, relevant certification, and a minimum of two years of experience in public schools is preferred.
Failure to upload a completed pricing and other required information form will result in disqualification. Vendors may be disqualified for collusion, intent to defraud, debarment, suspension, or indebtedness to the district.
Disqualification may occur for failure to upload required forms, collusion, intent to defraud, debarment, suspension, indebtedness to the district, non-responsive proposals, or deviations/exceptions.