Software Services

The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is issuing an RFP to establish one or more indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contracts for software services supporting a wide range of its divisions (Adult Education, Business Services, IT, Marketing, etc.). The contract term is up to five years with a possible 90‑day transition period. HCDE expects multiple awardees and will purchase software products, licensing, custom development, digital‑forms, remote‑learning platforms, survey tools, and related support services on an as‑needed basis. Vendors must have at least two years of experience serving public schools and be able to provide both products and professional services. The solicitation includes mandatory electronic submission via HCDE’s eBid system, a non‑mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference on July 1, 2026, and a three‑date submission window (July 14, Oct 7, Jan 12). The award is anticipated around August 19, 2026, with the contract potentially lasting five years. • Scope: software licensing, custom application development, digital‑forms, learning platforms, survey tools, contract‑management software, and related support. • Delivery: IDIQ, multiple awardees, “as‑needed” ordering. • Eligibility: Minimum 2 years experience with public‑school software services; ability to serve a large county‑wide education agency. • Submission: Electronic via HCDE eBid; three possible deadline dates; pre‑proposal conference optional. • Evaluation: Technical, experience, and price criteria; HCDE may award multiple contracts.