2623002 MHSP Federal Grant Program Evaluation
| Location: | Texas |
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| Posted: | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Agency: | Education Service Center |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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2623002 MHSP Federal Grant Program Evaluation
Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is evaluating and considering contracting with a company or individual to provide Mental Health Service Professionals (MHSP) Federal Grant Program Evaluation services. Therefore, Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is requesting information on MHSP Federal Grant Program Evaluation-- #RFQ-2623002, as per the attached specifications, terms and conditions. Responses will be accepted by ESC, Region 20 until 2:00 p.m. local time, March 5, 2026.
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EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78208
Telephone: (210) 370-5204
www.esc20.net
January 29, 2026
Please respond to the following not later than 2:00 p.m., March 5, 2026.
Request for Quotations be marked No. 2623002
Vendor Name: ________________________________
RFQ: MHSP Federal Grant Program Evaluation
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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 Mental Health Service Professionals (MHSP) Federal Grant Program Evaluation services.
Therefore, Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is requesting information on MHSP Federal Grant
Program Evaluation-- #RFQ-2623002, as per the attached specifications, terms and conditions. Responses will be
accepted by ESC, Region 20 until 2:00 p.m. local time, March 5, 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 #_2623002
MHSP Grant Program Evaluation
Response Deadline 2:00 p.m.
March 5, 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.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No.2623002
RFQ on: MHSP FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM
EVALUATION
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm March 5, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Scope of Services................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Special Conditions for Proposal..............................................................................................................5
General Terms for All Proposals ........................................................................................................ 6-9
Contact ..................................................................................................................................................10
References ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Proposal Rejection, Withdrawal, Late or Modification .......................................................................11
Clarification or Objection to Specifications ........................................................................................12
Evaluation and Award .................................................................................................................... 12-13
Acknowledgement of Addenda ............................................................................................................14
Proposal .......................................................................................................................................... 15-16
Resident Certification ...........................................................................................................................17
Unfair Business Practices .....................................................................................................................17
Form 1295 .............................................................................................................................................18
Deviation/Compliance, Felony Notification & Signature Page...........................................................19
Attachment....................................................................................................................................... 20-23
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No.2623002
RFQ on: MHSP FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM
EVALUATION
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm March 5, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Background
In response to the Mental Health Service Professional Development Demonstration Grant Program application
invitation, the Education Service Center, Region 20 proposed Project HARVEST to expand capacity of high-need
local education agencies (LEAs) across Texas via retraining existing educational professionals and developing the
pipeline of licensed school psychologists (LSPs) into high-need public schools, in partnership with a Institute of
Higher Education, Abilene Christian University’s Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in School
Psychology Program. HARVEST will expand the pool of LSPs equipped to provide both early intervention and
intensive mental health services within high-need LEAs. HARVEST will enroll individuals in the LSP retraining
program, specifically recruiting from partner rural LEAs; increase the number of trainees placed in practicum or
internship in high need LEAs to provide school-based mental health (SBMH) services; and expand the number of
LSPs hired by high-need LEAs to provide SBMH services. Over the next 4 years, HARVEST will produce 70
highly trained SBMH professionals prepared to serve children in Texas high-need LEAs across future decades.
HARVEST grant was awarded to ESC-20 with the primary activity of tuition scholarship for eligible students
admitted into the CAGS in School Psychology employed in a high-need LEA. The grant activities also specify
external program evaluation of the grant implementation.
Scope of Services
ESC-20 seeks Request for Quote (RFQ) for potential vendors to provide program evaluation and technical assistance
via a team of experienced psychologists with relevant experience in both grants management, as well as early
intervention and mental health. Utilizing high quality evaluation tools, including statistical analysis software, secure
data capture tools, full-text access to flagship journals in the field and professional practice databases, the evaluation
team will complete the following duties: ensure project milestones, objectives and goals are met with fidelity and
within designated timeframes, conduct all summative and formative data analysis as described, provide feedback
regarding implementation fidelity based on collected data, serve as consultants for training and technical assistance,
and assist with sustainability and wider reach of grant lessons learned by communicating outcomes to stakeholders,
as well as academic and professional communities.
As outlined in the grant project narrative, the following are the specific expectations and deliverables to Education
Service Center- Region 20 with anticipated timelines:
Frequency
Fall and Spring Semesters
Per Semester
Annually
Per semester
Annually (Years 2-4)
Analysis Method
Descriptive statistics (number of contacts, applications
per local education agency); year-to-year trend analysis;
compare recruitment reach across LEAs.
Frequency counts of mentoring sessions; pre-post survey
comparisons; correlation between mentoring
participation and application success.
Descriptive statistics on tuition awarded; cross-
tabulation of tuition receipt vs program completion and
retention; cost-benefit analysis.
Quantitative analysis of completion and performance
rates; qualitative feedback from participants; pre-post
knowledge assessments.
Longitudinal analysis of employment patterns; retention
rate calculation; thematic analysis of qualitative follow-
up responses.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No.2623002
RFQ on: MHSP FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM
EVALUATION
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm March 5, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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Annually
Thematic coding of qualitative feedback; frequency
analysis of reported barriers; pre-post comparison of
perceived barriers.
Per Semester
Descriptive statistics of placements (number, site type);
content analysis of supervisor evaluations; longitudinal
tracking of cumulative placements across project years.
Annually
Cross-tabulation of reimbursements by district; cost-
benefit analysis comparing reimbursement and service
delivery outcomes; thematic analysis of district
feedback.
Per Semester
Quantitative analysis of supervision frequency and
quality scores; pre-post competency rating comparisons;
qualitative coding of supervision feedback themes.
Per Semester
Paired-sample t-tests for competency growth; thematic
analysis of reflections; descriptive analysis of rubric
ratings.
Per Semester
Descriptive statistics on students served; analysis of
service type and frequency; geographic mapping of
service coverage.
Annually
Thematic analysis of partner feedback; frequency
analysis of collaboration ratings; identification of
strengths and barriers to sustainability.
Annually (Years 3 and 4)
Descriptive statistics of exam pass rates; year-to-year
trend analysis; cross-tabulation of licensure completion
by cohort and district.
Annually
Descriptive summaries of partnership activities;
calculation of placement rates by region.
Annually
Longitudinal tracking of personnel from retraining to
employment; retention rate calculation; comparative
analysis of partner vs non-partner districts.
Annually
Descriptive statistics by region and school type;
geographic mapping of employment; correlation
between placement and retention outcomes.
Bi-Annually (Beginning after Analysis of professional self-efficacy scores; thematic
the graduation of Cohort 1) analysis of mentor feedback; regression analysis
predicting retention from mentorship participation.
Annually
(Beginning after the
graduation of Cohort 1)
Trend analysis of workforce ratios; comparison of
regional needs vs filled positions; visualization of
statewide distribution of program graduates.
Where specific deadlines are not predetermined, deliverable schedules listed above will be synchronized with ESC-20
protocols to maintain grant compliance. Submissions will be finalized and transmitted to ESC-20 immediately upon the
acquisition of all requisite data.
Term: Award Date Until December 31, 2029
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No.2623002
RFQ on: MHSP FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM
EVALUATION
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm March 5, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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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.
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