Project Information

Bid Title

Freelance Content Contributor for Reading & Language Arts (RLA) (Small Contractor Services)

Issuing Agency

Houston Independent School District

Location

Texas

Published Date

Dec 19, 2025

Closing Date

Jun 17, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-10-09-A

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Bid Information

Type	RFP
Status	Issued
Number	26-10-09-A (Freelance Content Contributor for Reading & Language Arts (RLA) (Small Contractor Services))
Issue Date & Time	12/19/2025 02:00:04 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time	6/17/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	6/3/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) INVITATION FOR VENDOR RESPONSE Dear Vendor, The Houston Independent School District is interested in receiving proposals from qualified individuals ("Vendor") for the procurement of select services, as specified within this Request for Proposals ("RFP" or "Solicitation"). This Request for Proposal (RFP) is open to individual contractors only and no portion of services provided can be subcontracted. All services must be self-performed by the individual responding to this RFP. Please note the W-9 required as part of your submission must be in your individual name, NOT a company/business ***District employees are not eligible to respond to this solicitation*** HISD Project Number: 26-10-09-A Project Name: Freelance Content Contributor for Reading & Language Arts (RLA) (Small Contractor Services) In accordance with Houston ISD policies and procedures, HISD schools and/or departments are authorized to engage with "Approved Vendors" only.  An HISD Approved Vendor is one that has been authorized for use upon having met a set of pre-determined criteria through a formal procurement process and awarded a contract ("Contract", "Agreement", or "Project"). The first step in obtaining Approved Vendor status is to respond to this solicitation and submit all required information and documentation. Upon completion of the Project evaluation process, vendors will be recommended. The HISD Purchasing Services department will issue a Notice of Award letter, affirming the awarded Vendor(s) status as an Approved Vendor for this specific Project. The tentative term of this Project is from January 5, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with two (2) automatic renewal remaining, not to extend beyond June 30 , 2028 . Thereafter, HISD at its sole discretion may elect to either extend the Project for a term not to exceed 90 days for business continuity purposes, if needed. The HISD Category Specialist assigned to this solicitation is listed below.  Any questions or concerns arising out of this RFP are to be directed to such individual in writing.  Questions pertaining to the solicitation process or related to the scope or specifications contained in this RFP should be submitted via the electronic bidding portal by the deadline specified within the RFP.  Answers to all questions received will be posted as an Addendum to this RFP within the electronic bidding portal. Thank you in advance for your participation in this solicitation. Sincerely, Category Specialist Name: Candida Majano Email Address: Candida.Majano @houstonisd.org Office Main Number: 713-556-6515 Direct Line: 713-556-6539 Purchasing Services Department Houston Independent School District Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street Houston, TX 77092 Keep up with the latest news from HISD: www.HoustonISD.org

Contact Information

Name	Candida Majano
Address	4400 West 18th Street Route 1 Houston, TX 77092-8501 USA
Phone	(713) 556-6515
Fax
Email	Candida.Majano@houstonisd.org

Bid Attachments

File Name	Description	File Size
26-10-09-A RFP Part I Scope of Work - Specific Conditions.pdf (please login to view this document)	RFP - Part I - Scope of Work & Specific Conditions (SOW): Vendors must review thoroughly the attached SOW and specific conditions associated with this RFP and upload an official Resume or Curriculum Vitae in response to this solicitation under the "Response Attachments" tab.	1.67 MB	335388	7103663
26-10-09-A RFP Part II HISD Standard Terms & Conditions 12.16.2025.pdf (please login to view this document)	RFP - AGREEMENT PART II - HISD Standard Terms & Conditions: These Standard Terms & Conditions are requirements that are binding upon award of a HISD Contract to the selected vendor(s). These terms communicate the District’s expectations in regard to the vendor's performance in connection with the District’s purchases.	4.97 MB	335388	7105959
VENDOR_FORM_-_HB_1295_-_Certificate_of_Interested_Parties_Rev.11.2024 (2).pdf (please login to view this document)	VENDOR FORM (HB 1295) - Certificate of Interested Parties: Vendor must complete the form online at h ttps://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/ and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab." Ensure to name "Houston ISD" as the Governmental Entity and the RFP Number referenced in this solicitation as the Contract ID Number.	884 KB	335388	6365548
W-9 March 2024.pdf (please login to view this document)	IRS FORM W-9 (Rev. March 2024)): Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. Vendors must ensure that the Legal Name and the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) entered on this form matches exactly with the information referenced in their IRS income tax return.	137 KB	335388	6002247
VENDOR FORM Conflict of Interest (CIQ).pdf (please login to view this document)	VENDOR FORM Conflict of Interest.pdf (704 KB)        Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ): Vendors must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. If the prospective vendor doesn't have any conflict of interest to disclose, then enter your individual or company name on line 1, enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" on line 3, and then sign and date on line 7.	733 KB	335388	4533709
VENDOR FORM Criminal History Background Check.pdf (please login to view this document)	VENDOR FORM - CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK CERTIFICATION: All vendors are required to download this form and then upload a completed and signed copy under the "Response Attachments" tab. The purpose of this form is for vendors to indicate whether their engagement with Houston ISD under this project/contract will involve direct contact with students, as defined within the form.	266 KB	335388	7103154
VENDOR FORM Pre Employment - Service Affidavit - FILLABLE.pdf (please login to view this document)	VENDOR FORM – Pre-Employment / Pre-Service Affidavit (TEC Chapter 22A): Texas Education Code Chapter 22A requires all “service providers” to educational entities to complete a Pre-Employment / Pre-Service Affidavit on the form adopted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) before providing services. “Service provider” includes contractors, subcontractors, tutoring providers, staffing agencies, entities operating campus charters under TEC §11.174, and any of their employees. HISD’s Instructions for Completing Pre-Employment or Pre-Service Affidavit for Educational Entities and the TEA Pre-Employment / Pre-Service Affidavit for Educational Entities form are included in this solicitation as a Vendor Form. All proposers who will provide on-site services at instructional campuses are required to comply with this law. Completed affidavits must be uploaded to the “Response Attachments” tab along with your proposal.	480 KB	335388	7103772
VENDOR FORM - HISD Fingerprint Appointment Registration.pdf (please login to view this document)	HISD FINGERPRINT APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION FORM: All vendors who may or will have direct contact with students and continuing duties in connection with this contract must be fingerprinted as indicated in the Solicitation. Vendors should provide a copy of this form to their employees and/or subcontractor employees so that they may schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted. All employees/subcontractor requiring to be fingerprinted should not perform services in connection with this contract until HISD has reviewed their criminal history background and cleared them to perform services.	351 KB	335388	4395218

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541930Translation and Interpretation Services

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