Description
The Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) is seeking qualified law firms or individual attorneys with expertise in special‑education law to provide on‑demand counsel and guidance to its Governing Board. The contractor will review board materials, attend meetings (in‑person or remotely), advise on governance, due‑process, and compliance issues, and conduct related research. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed; services are provided as needed throughout the contract period.
• Contract term: 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Aug 2027 (≈10 months) with possible 12‑month extension.
• Scope: Legal advice for board meetings, grievance hearings, policy review, and compliance with state/federal special‑education statutes.
• Minimum qualifications: Law firm with ≥5 years experience in special‑education law, at least three similar contracts in the past five years, and experience with Texas school districts or the deaf‑hard‑of‑hearing community.
• Deliverables: Attendance at meetings, written advice, research reports, and any follow‑up services authorized by TSD.
• Submission: Proposals due 13 Oct 2026 3:00 PM CST (mail or email). Required exhibits include company profile, key personnel, past projects, price sheet, and execution form.
• Evaluation: 80 % qualifications/experience, 20 % compensation.
• No guaranteed minimum workload; compensation based on hourly rates submitted in the price sheet.