26033 On-Site Behavior Classroom Operation Q&A

RFP #26033 Questions & Answers
Question Answer
1. When will vendors receive the applicable Contracts with awarded vendors are anticipated
contract for review? to be available in Fall 2026.
2. Will customer be willing to consider In the event the vendor intends to deviate from
contract revisions/exceptions? the general terms and conditions or specifications
contrary to those listed in the "Terms and
Conditions", "Specifications" and other
information attached in the RFP, all such
deviations must be listed as noted in the RFP,
with complete and detailed conditions and
information also being attached (attach additional
pages as necessary). Vendors must list all
specifications for item(s) bid that differ from any
specifications/brands listed in proposal. ESC-20
will be the sole judge to determine if deviations
are acceptable in meeting the needs of ESC-20.
For subsequent contracts, ESC-20 will be the sole
judge to determine if any revisions/exceptions are
acceptable in meeting the needs of ESC-20.
Contracts would be in alignment with the "Terms
and Conditions", "Specifications" and other
information attached in the RFP.
3. To what extent will revisions/exceptions See Attachment A on pages 19-22 of the RFP for
impact final award decisions? the Standard Evaluation Criteria. ESC-20 will be
the sole judge to determine if deviations are
acceptable in meeting the needs of ESC-20.
4. Is customer receptive to mutual See items m and n on page 4 for termination
termination rights? general terms.
5. Is customer receptive to the prospect of As noted on page 1 of the RFP, "Proposals marked
rate/pricing increases where unexpected "subject to price change" or "price in effect on
market forces make this a necessary date of delivery" will not be considered." Renewal
consideration? terms are subject to conversations between ESC-
20 and the vendor.
6. The solicitation references the Uniform The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) would be
Commercial Code (UCC) as being applicable to any goods purchased. The UCC
applicable to the relationship between would not be applicable to specific services.
customer and vendors. With the UCC
being applicable to transactions involving
the sale of goods, how is it applicable
where customer is seeking services?

7. Is customer receptive to Net 30 payment If the invoice is reflective of services rendered to
terms? date and not pre-billing for future service periods,
ESC-20 is receptive to Net 30 payment terms.
8. Will Region 20 accept a staffing only bid No. As noted in the Scope of Services on page 3,
for positions? "ESC-20 is seeking to partner with a company to
provide centralized contracted behavior services
designed to meet the needs of students with
significant behavioral challenges who also present
with varying cognitive abilities. The successful
service provider will partner with ESC-20 to
ensure the services offer a structured,
therapeutic environment with separate
classrooms to support students with average
cognitive abilities as well as those with lower
functioning skills."
9. Will vendor be responsible for providing At this time, it is anticipated that the sending or
curriculum? host LEA will provide the curriculum. The vendor
is responsible for intervention curriculum.
10. Will vendor be responsible for providing Vendor is responsible for providing technology to
technology to their staff to utilize in their staff.
position?
11. Will ESC-20 provide a job description for It is the vendor responsibility to hire and ensure
contracted modalities requested in RFP staff members meet Texas license and
certification requirements.
12. When will vendors receive the applicable Contracts with awarded vendors are anticipated
contract for review? to be available in Fall 2026.
13. What is the anticipated start date for ESC-20 projects a start date in January 2027.
students?
14. Will one vendor be awarded or is there a ESC-20 will award all recommended vendors
possibility for more than one award? following the Standard Evaluation Criteria
outlined in Attachment A on pages 19-22.
15. What is the age range of students with ESC-20 is in the process of working with LEAs to
the highest number of projected determine needs. Initial projections indicate a
students? (elem, ms, hs) higher need for preliminary services to middle
school students.
16. What is the projected number of total ESC-20 is in the process of working with LEAs to
students? (a range is fine) determine needs. At this time, ESC-20 anticipates
hosting one preliminary program starting in
January 2027 with the potential for additional
settings in the following school years aligned with
the RFP renewal periods.
17. What are the parameters of the crisis Vendor must adhere to the requirements of the
management for the intended program? Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

and Texas regulations, including TEA proposed
minimum standards. It is the expectation of ESC-
20 that any awarded vendor is aware of and
adheres to applicable federal and state
regulations. To allow for fair scoring, no further
information will be provided.