EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78208
Telephone: (210) 370-5204
www.esc20.net
June 18, 2026
Please respond to the following not later than 2:00 p.m., July 16, 2026.
Request for Quotations be marked No. 2623003
Vendor Name: ________________________________
RFQ: TEXAS STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
APPROVED PROVIDER
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PRICE - F.O.B. - Destination
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Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is evaluating and considering contracting with a company or
individual to provide Texas Strategic Leadership Strategic Planning and Performance Management services.
Therefore, Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is requesting information on TEXAS STRATEGIC
LEADERSHIP APPROVED PROVIDER -- #RFQ-2623003, as per the attached specifications, terms and
conditions. Responses will be accepted by ESC, Region 20 until 2:00 p.m. local time, July 16, 2026.
Faxed or emailed responses will not be considered. By submitting a response, Responder certifies to the best of
his/her knowledge that all information is true and correct. All responses must be received prior to the established
deadline at the address listed in the box below. Responses must be plainly marked on outside of envelope:
Jim Metzger, Coordinator
Business and Human Resource Services
Education Service Center, Region 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ #2623003
Texas Strategic Leadership Approved Provider
Response Deadline 2:00 p.m.
July 16, 2026
Responses must be submitted on the forms provided or response may be rejected. Only responses received by the
date and time specified will be considered. PRICE, QUALITY, AND SUITABILITY: It is not the policy of
Education Service Center, Region 20 to purchase services on the basis of low price alone; quality and suitability to
purpose are also taken into consideration. When providing cost data, please quote lowest possible net price after all
trade discounts have been deducted. Term discount, if any, must be indicated on Deviation Statement & Signature
Page and will be considered.
Vendors who do not respond are requested to submit a "no response on proposal request" to Education Service
Center, Region 20, Purchasing Department, in writing if they wish to receive future requests. Failure to do so may
result in their being deleted from our vendor list. Proposals marked "subject to price change" or "price in effect on
date of delivery" will not be considered.
The ESC-20 Board of Directors may approve awarding of this proposal at an upcoming meeting.
Since proposals are scanned, please do not staple, place in binders, or spiral bind.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No 2923003:
RFQ on: Texas Strategic Leadership Approved Provider
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm July 16, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Scope of Services.....................................................................................................................................3
Special Conditions for Proposal..............................................................................................................4
General Terms for All Proposals ........................................................................................................ 5-6
Contact ....................................................................................................................................................6
References .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Proposal Rejection, Withdrawal, Late or Modification .........................................................................7
Clarification or Objection to Specifications ..........................................................................................8
Evaluation and Award ............................................................................................................................8
Acknowledgement of Addenda ..............................................................................................................9
Proposal .......................................................................................................................................... 10-12
Resident Certification ...........................................................................................................................12
Unfair Business Practices .....................................................................................................................12
Form 1295 .............................................................................................................................................13
Deviation/Compliance, Felony Notification & Signature Page...........................................................14
Since proposals are scanned, please do not staple, place in binders, or spiral bind.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No 2923003:
RFQ on: Texas Strategic Leadership Approved Provider
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm July 16, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Background
Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is one of 20 regional education service agencies within Texas that
provides an array of programs and services to school districts in an effort to assist districts in improving student
performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations. ESC-20 is located in Bexar
County and serves the South Central region of the state.
Scope of Services
Education Service Center, Region 20, (ESC-20) in partnership with the Texas Education Agency, seeks Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) for potential vendors and their proposed staff qualified to provide strategic planning and
performance management supports to Texas school districts and charters selected to participate in Texas Strategic
Leadership. The total budget for this project $2,000,000.
Individual contracts between awarded vendors and districts executed to support strategic planning and performance
management, is not to exceed $160,000 per district. Individual contracts between awarded vendors and districts
executed to support performance management only, is not to exceed $100,000 per district. Invoices will be paid
over the duration of the contract, upon completion of key milestones. Extension of this contract and/or additional
cohorts are contingent upon availability of future funding sources. It is anticipated that an awarded vendor may have
up to approximately three contracts
Key aspects of the work include:
• Supporting local education systems in the development of an academic strategic plan and/or performance
management routines for executive leaders
• Ensuring all deliverables are completed in accordance with TEA guidance, timelines, and established tools
• Participating in project management meetings with TEA, and other relevant stakeholders
• Maintaining detailed meeting agendas, notes, and documentation for reference by all participating parties
• Traveling as required to complete Texas Strategic Leadership program requirements
• Attend required training sessions (in person or virtual, as required) and participate in project and/or check-
in meetings
The purpose of this RFQ is to establish a pool of pre-qualified vendors that can be contracted with on an as needed
basis for Texas Strategic Leadership. As a result of this RFQ, a list will be compiled of qualified vendors who have
strong experience and expertise related to:
• Understanding District Systems
• Strategic Plan Development
• Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management
• Executive Coaching
• District Site Visits
• Classroom Observations
• Data Review and Analysis
• Conducting Performance Routines
• Technical Assistance with Data Dashboarding and Management
• School Board Coaching and Development
1st Term: Award Date until May 2027
2nd Term: June 2027 until May 2028
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No 2923003:
RFQ on: Texas Strategic Leadership Approved Provider
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm July 16, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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Texas Strategic Leadership Approved Provider Interest Webinar
June 26th 11:00 AM
Registration Link
2.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
a) ESC-20 will consider alternates, but reserves the right to be the sole judge to determine which response
offers the best value in meeting the needs of ESC-20.
b) Services will be purchased as needs arise and funding allows.
c) ESC-20 shall be sole interpreter of the terms, conditions, specifications and performance requirements
contained herein.
d) The transfer or assignment of contracts is prohibited.
e) All charges are to be included in respondent prices.
f) COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: The respondent will be responsible for compliance with all applicable local,
state, and federal laws.
g) Significant changes or necessary items not covered in proposal may be added to this contract at the
discretion of ESC-20.
h) Specifications as written meet ESC-20's minimum standards as to the usage, materials, and contents for our
needs and requirements. Specifications received from vendors that are different from the original
requirements must meet or exceed original specifications to be considered as equivalent. ESC-20 will be
the sole judge of specification equivalency.
i) ESC-20 will make no guarantee to purchase services.
j) It is anticipated that this RFQ will be awarded to multiple providers.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No 2923003:
RFQ on: Texas Strategic Leadership Approved Provider
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm July 16, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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3.0 GENERAL TERMS
a)
All contracts and agreements between vendors and Education Service Center, Region 20 shall strictly adhere to the
statutes as set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code as last amended in 1990 by the American Law Institute in the
National Conference of Commissioners on uniform state laws. Reference: Uniform Commercial Code, 1990
Official Text, 2/Sales.
b)
Responders are advised that ESC-20 contracts are subject to all legal requirements provided for in the Texas Senate
Bill 1, Subchapter B, Section 44.031 and/or applicable state and federal statutes. Any proposal after being awarded
becomes subject to the Open Records Act, Article 6252-17a VTCS.
c)
If product and/or service provided are not satisfactory to ESC-20, agreement can be terminated at any time upon a
30-day written notice.
d)
ESC-20 reserves the right to all warranties, express and implied.
e)
All parties agree that venue for any litigation arising from this contract shall lie in San Antonio, Bexar County,
Texas, and that the laws of the State of Texas shall govern the rights of the parties and the validity and
interpretation of any purchase order, contract, or service agreement that shall arise from and include this proposal
request.
f)
Patented or copyright protected items: Vendor agrees to protect ESC-20 from recourse and all claims arising from
rights under patent, copyright, trademark or application infringement.
g)
It is understood and agreed that Education Service Center, Region 20 reserves the right to make minor
modifications to conditions of this proposal due to unforeseen circumstances.
h)
RESPONSES MUST BE MADE ON THE ENCLOSED SHEETS.
i)
This proposal may be awarded to multiple vendors.
j)
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE. Either party to this agreement may terminate this agreement upon 30 days
written notice of such termination.
k)
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. ESC-20 may at its option immediately terminate this agreement by giving 30 day
written notice of termination to the Contractor on the occurrence of any of the following.
(a) The willful breach of this Agreement by the Contractor in the course of engagement, unless by ESC-20.
(b) The habitual neglect by the Contractor of its duties, unless waived by ESC-20.
l) KICKBACKS. It is a breach of ethics for any payment, gratuity or offer of employment to be made by or on
behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime contractor or higher tier subcontractor for any contract of a
school district, or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.
m) RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS. The Contractor agrees to be compliant with the Rights to Inventions
Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants and Contracts.
n) CLEAN AIR ACT AND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT. The Contractor agrees to be
compliant with the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and their implementing regulations.
o)
p) ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT. The Contractor agrees to be compliant with the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act pertaining to mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency contained in the
state energy conservation plan.
q) DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION. The Contractor certifies that neither they nor their subcontractor is debarred or
suspended from receiving federal funds.
r) LOBBYING CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING (BYRD ANTI- LOBBYING
AMENDMENT). The Contractor certifies that it has not and will not use any federal funds to lobby. If
non-federal funds are used to lobby, the contractor must complete the Disclosure of Lobbying and forward the
disclosure to the next tier, who must forward it through each tier to the federal awarding agency.
s) COPYRIGHT. All contracts paid from state or federal grants administered by TEA must retain copyright for the Texas
Education Agency (TEA) and for the federal government (if a federally funded contract) unless otherwise
negotiated in writing with TEA. Pursuant to the provisions in 2 CFR § 200.315, title to intangible property vests in
the District as long as such property is used for authorized purposes. However, TEA and the federal awarding
agency reserve a royalty-free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work
for federal purposes, and to authorize others to do so.
t) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT AND ITS IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS. The Contractor certifies that it is
compliant with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act and its implementing regulations. 2 CFR § 200.322.
u) PROFIT AS A SEPARATE ELEMENT OF PRICE. For purchases using federal funds in excess of $150,000, a
Cooperative member may be required to negotiate profit as a separate element of the price; 2 CFR 200.323(b).
v) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. 41 CFR 60-1.4(b) is hereby incorporated by reference.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.