TEA-Authorized Board Governance Training and Trustee Development Services

The Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide TEA‑authorized board governance training and trustee development services for ESCs, school districts, charter schools and other eligible entities. The contract is a one‑year cooperative agreement beginning January 1 2027, with up to four automatic annual renewals (max 2031) and possible short extensions. Vendors must be current TEA‑authorized providers, carry required insurance, complete numerous compliance forms (W‑9, HB 1295, conflict‑of‑interest, etc.), and submit a full proposal by October 12 2026. A non‑mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference will be held on July 7 2026. The award will be made to the vendor(s) recommended by the Region 4 Board of Directors after evaluation of qualifications, pricing, and compliance. • Scope: Delivery of board governance and trustee development training (in‑person, virtual, or hybrid) for Texas education entities. • Eligibility: Any individual, organization, or ESC that is a TEA‑authorized provider; not limited to Region 4 districts. • Contract term: 1 year (2027) with up to four automatic renewals; possible 120‑day extension. • Submission deadline: 12 Oct 2026 02:00 PM CT; questions due 5 Oct 2026 04:30 PM CT. • Pre‑proposal conference: 7 July 2026 10:00 AM CST (virtual, non‑mandatory). • Required documentation: Insurance certificates, TEA authorization evidence, various state forms, pricing schedule (hourly, daily, per‑participant, etc.). • Evaluation criteria: Technical compliance, TEA‑authorized status, past performance, pricing, MWBE participation. • Contact: Chris Gorski, Manager, Procurement (713‑744‑4475, [email protected]).