Special Education Contracted Services

PURPOSE

In order to be in compliance with federal, state and local purchasing laws, the Birdville Independent School District (BISD) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for Special Education Contracted Services.

This contract is intended to be a multi-award contract for services provided on an as-needed basis by personnel who are not on the payroll of the district. Services delivered are by either an independent contractor or a contracting firm that offers these services to the public. Such services are paid on a fee basis for specialized services that are usually considered to be temporary or short term in nature, normally in an area that supplements the expertise in the school district.

Based on the 2025-2026 expenditures and the Consumer Price Index published in September 2026, the cost-price analysis for this contract is $398,494.30.

CONTRACT TERM AND RENEWALSThis proposal shall be effective from December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027. The District and Proposer may, upon mutual consent, extend the contract for three (3) additional one-year periods (not to exceed a total of 4 years) upon written request of the Proposer presented no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the contract.

The rates can be adjusted upward or downward based on the price change specifications each six (6) months if agreeable to the district. If agreement cannot be reached, the contract is terminated at the end of the current contract period.An additional ninety (90) day transitional period shall be added to the end of the contractual agreement if desired by the district. The contractual prices, terms and conditions shall remain in force during the transitional period.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Late proposals will not be accepted. No verbal, telephonic, electronic mail or faxed responses will be considered. The preferred method of delivery is through the e-bid system; however, paper responses will be accepted in the Purchasing Department prior to the due date and time. To receive a paper version, please contact Purchasing via phone 817-547-5629 or by email bisd.purchasing@birdvilleschools.net.