RFP #15-EPP-0126 Texas Educator Preparation Program

Agency:	IDEA Public Schools
State:	Texas
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date:	Nov 13, 2025
Due Date:	Dec 10, 2025
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TEXAS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP# 15-EPP-0126 Texas

Educator Preparation Program

Procurement Department

2115 West Pike Blvd

Weslaco, TX 78596

solicitations@ideapublicschools.org

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Contents

PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................3

PART II – RFP TIMELINE & INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................3

PART III – INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................5

PART IV – SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROPOSAL ..................................................................6

PART V – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 10

PART VI – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, REQUIREMENTS & PROVISIONS..................................................................12

PART VII – EVALUATION CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................... 13

Explanation of Evaluation Criteria: .................................................................................................................... 14

PART VIII – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..............................................................17

PART IX - SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ......................................................................................... 20

PART X – REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS .................................................................................................................. 23

Attachment A – Title Page.................................................................................................................................23

Attachment B – Vendor Acknowledgement ....................................................................................................... 24

Attachment C – Evidence of Insurance...............................................................................................................25

Attachment D – IDEA Conflict of Interest Form .................................................................................................. 26

Attachment E – Texas Ethics Commission Form CIQ ........................................................................................... 27

Attachment F – Felony Conviction Disclosure Statement ................................................................................... 29

Attachment G – Certification Regarding Lobbying..............................................................................................30

Attachment H – Contract Provisions for Contracts Involving Federal Funds ........................................................31

Attachment H – Contract Provisions for Contracts Involving Federal Funds (cont’d) ...........................................32

Attachment H – Contract Provisions for Contracts Involving Federal Funds (cont’d) ...........................................33

Attachment I – Reference Sheet ........................................................................................................................ 34

Attachment J – Litigation, Terminations, Claims ................................................................................................ 35

Attachment K – Proposed Pricing ...................................................................................................................... 36

Attachment L – IRS Form W-9............................................................................................................................37

Attachment M – Deviations and Exceptions ...................................................................................................... 38

Attachment N – Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace ........................................................................... 39

Attachment O – Child Support Certification ....................................................................................................... 40

Part IX: APPENDICES ......................................................................................................................................... 41

Appendix A: Evaluation Criteria Rubric .............................................................................................................. 42

Appendix B: RFP Completion Checklist .............................................................................................................. 45

Part XI: ADDENDA ............................................................................................................................................. 46

THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK

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PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION

Procurement Analyst: Humberto Hinojosa Contact Email: solicitations@ideapublicschools.org

Purpose of Request for Proposal (RFP): As an open-enrollment charter school network serving multiple

Texas regions, we face an urgent need to recruit, certify, and retain effective teachers, particularly in hard-to-fill

areas such as Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Bilingual education. IDEA Public Schools

(‘’IDEA’’) is issuing a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to identify and select a qualified Educator Preparation

Program (EPP) vendor(s) that aligns with our vision of preparing students for success in college and beyond and

is capable of supporting district goals for high-quality teacher preparation, certification, and residency

pathways. The selected vendor(s) shall provide comprehensive services, data transparency, and program

delivery aligned with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements and district priorities. Our partnership goal

is to expand certification pathways, streamline compliance, and maximize available state entitlements under HB

2 and the PREP Allotment while maintaining IDEA’s reputation for excellence.

PART II – RFP TIMELINE & INSTRUCTIONS

Timeline:

All dates and times are tentative and subject to change.

First Advertisement & RFP Issue Date:

Second Advertisement Date:

Pre-Proposal Meeting:

Respondent Question Cut-Off Date:

Questions Response from IDEA:

Proposals Due by Date & Time:

Anticipated Evaluation Period:

Anticipated Board Meeting & Approval:

Initial Proposed Contract Term:

Renewal option #1:

Renewal option #2

Renewal option #3

Renewal option #4:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 @ 10:00 AM CST

Thursday, November 13, 2025, NO Later than 5:00 PM CST

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, NO later than 2:00 PM CST

December 11, 2025 – December 18, 2025

January 2026

March 1, 2026 - March 1, 2027

March 1, 2027 - March 1, 2028

March 1, 2028 – March 1, 2029

March 1, 2029 – March 1, 2030

March 1, 2030 - March 1, 2031

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Pre-Proposal

Conference

A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 AM CST via TEAMS video

conference on Tuesday, November 04, 2025. Questions for this RFP must be

submitted in writing to solicitations@ideapublicschools.org no later than 5:00 PM CST

on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Respondents are responsible for reviewing

questions and answers prior to submitting a proposal. Oral communication regarding

this RFP shall not be binding and shall in no way excuse a Respondent of the

obligations set forth in this proposal. While the pre-proposal meeting is non-

mandatory, it is highly encouraged that all potential respondents participate and

attend.

Join TEAMS Meeting: Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 230 581 654 659

Passcode: kp6Mt942

Proposal Submission: Proposals may be submitted using the Public Purchase or Tyler Munis Self-Service website,

or by sending one (1) clearly identified hard copy ORIGINAL of the Proposal to:

IDEA Public Schools

RFP # 15-EPP-0126 Texas

Education Preparation Program

Attn: Procurement Department

2115 West Pike Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596

Proposals MUST be organized as specified in PART VI – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, REQUIREMENTS &

PROVISIONS section and received by IDEA no later than 2:00 PM CST on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as

outlined in the RFP timeline. Each proposal MUST be sealed and marked with the relevant information; failure to

do so may result in the proposal not being considered.

Note: Faxed or emailed Proposals will NOT be accepted. Acceptance Period is 120 days from the date of the

proposal submission deadline unless otherwise stated in writing.

Funding Type: IDEA will utilize state and federal funds to finance any purchases of goods and/or services through

the contract(s) awarded to the successful Vendor(s) through this RFP, including any purchase orders issued under

said contract(s).

Eligible Respondents: Respondents must not be debarred or suspended by federal or state-funded agencies

and must have the legal authority to transact business in Texas. Additionally, respondents must affirmatively

demonstrate responsibility and good standing, which may be considered as part of the performance evaluation

criteria.

Respondents may withdraw their proposals in writing at any time prior to the submission deadline, without

penalty or prejudice.

Administrative Procedure for Bidder Complaints

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Members of the public having complaints regarding IDEA’s purchasing procedures or operations may present their

complaints or concerns to IDEA in writing to the following address:

IDEA Public Schools

Attn: Director of Procurement, Procurement and Contract Services Department

2115 West Pike Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596

(956) 377‐8000

PART III – INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

Introduction: IDEA Public Schools is a Texas non-profit corporation and a tax-exempt organization pursuant to

Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Pursuant to Chapter 12, Subchapter D of the Texas Education Code

and its Contract for Charter with the Texas State Board of Education, as renewed by the Commissioner of

Education, IDEA is an open-enrollment charter holder, governmental entity, and public school system. IDEA

transforms education by preparing graduates to succeed in college and life. IDEA is a growing network of high-

performing charter schools serving students located throughout Texas in the Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian

Basin, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County regions.

IDEA serves primarily low-income students in underserved areas of both rural and urban communities. Over 80%

of IDEA students are considered low-income, and one in every three students is the first in their family to go to

college. Since the first graduating class in 2007, nearly 100% of seniors have been accepted and matriculated to a

college or university every year. Thanks to a rigorous path to college, IDEA students attend selective universities

throughout the country, win national awards and scholarships, and complete college at a rate six times the national

average for low-income students.

Note: While IDEA’s program, curriculum, and mission has been replicated to serve students in other states, this

Request for Proposals and any subsequent contract is only for goods and services provided to IDEA’s Texas based

charter school and campuses.

Project Background & Vision:

IDEA Public Schools wants to be the nation’s leader in preparing students for success in college and beyond. As

an open-enrollment charter school in the state of Texas, we have an outstanding track record of success. As

student enrollment begins to shift, IDEA is committed to remain competitive to provide students and families

with a best-in-class educational experience. To that end, IDEA is looking for a high-quality Educator Preparation

Program to partner with that can:

Ensure Quality: IDEA needs to hire, develop, and retain high-quality teachers, especially in the K-2 grade band.

Additionally, we need to signal to our prospective student families and stakeholders that IDEA employs "high-

quality" teachers.

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