RFQ #45-MDNRS-0626 Medical Doctor & Temporary Nursing Staff Services in Texas

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Mar 25, 2026
Due:	Apr 20, 2026
Agency:	IDEA Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
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TEXAS

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

45-MDNRS-0626

Medical Doctor & Temporary

Nursing Staff Services in Texas

Purchasing Department

2115 West Pike Blvd

Weslaco, TX 78596

solicitations@ideapublicschools.org

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Table of Contents

PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................ 3

PART II – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TIMELINE ............................................................................. 3

PART III – BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF SERVICES ..................................................................................... 5

Scope of Work....................................................................................................................................................... 5

PART IV – STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS............................................................. 12

RFQ Clarification............................................................................................................................................... 13

Respondent Responsibility ................................................................................................................................ 13

Completeness ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

RFQ Clarification............................................................................................................................................... 13

Statement of Qualifications Signatures ............................................................................................................ 13

Selection of Respondent(s)................................................................................................................................. 13

Administrative Procedure for Bidder Complaints.......................................................................................... 13

PART V – SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................... 14

PART VI – REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................ 14

Statement Of Qualifications Opening .............................................................................................................. 14

Who Is Eligible to Respond ............................................................................................................................. 14

PART VII – EVALUATION CRITERIA............................................................................................................ 14

PART VIII – ATTACHMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 15

Attachment A – Title Page................................................................................................................................. 17

Attachment B – Respondent Acknowledgement ............................................................................................. 18

Attachment C – Certification Regarding Lobbying........................................................................................ 19

Attachment D – Debarment or Suspension Certificate .................................................................................. 20

Attachment E – Reference Sheet....................................................................................................................... 21

Attachment F – Evidence of Insurance ............................................................................................................ 22

Attachment G – Deviations and Exceptions .................................................................................................... 23

Attachment H – Vendor Questionnaire ........................................................................................................... 24

Attachment I – Geographic Coverage Questionnaire..................................................................................... 25

Attachment J – Rate Sheet ................................................................................................................................ 26

Attachment K – RFQ Completion Checklist ................................................................................................... 27

Part IX: APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................................ 28

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PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Procurement Analyst: Delilah Veliz

Contact email: solicitations@ideapublicschools.org

IDEA Public Schools (herein referred to as IDEA or the organization) is seeking Statement of Qualifications

from qualified individuals and/or firms to provide Medical Doctor consulting services and temporary nursing staff

services to ensure continuous, safe, and compliant student health services across its K–12 charter school network.

At the leadership level, the district is looking for one (1) Medical Doctor to work in partnership with IDEA’s

Health & Wellness leadership team to provide clinical oversight and strategic guidance for student health services.

This role centers on ensuring safe, equitable, and legally compliant care while applying pediatric and adolescent

expertise to the school setting. The Medical Doctor will interpret public health guidance for school operations,

develop and review health policies and protocols, lead emergency preparedness and response efforts, advise on

complex student health cases, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen population health

initiatives and risk management practices. Overall, this position establishes the clinical framework and

governance structure that supports high-quality, practical health services tailored to campus-level realities.

Additionally, IDEA is seeking temporary nursing staff to provide intermittent, direct nursing services during the

absence of the full-time school nurse. This role focuses on maintaining day-to-day health office operations,

delivering student care, and ensuring the ongoing health, safety, and well-being of students. Services will be

provided on a scheduled-intermittent and as-needed basis to prevent disruption in essential nursing coverage.

IDEA intends to award contracts to multiple providers to establish a pool of qualified vendors capable of

supplying temporary nursing staff services. Together, these positions reflect the district’s commitment to

maintaining both strong physician oversight and uninterrupted temporary nursing services across its schools.

The qualified Respondent(s) must be able to execute the Medical Doctor duties in-person or virtually while the

temporary nursing staff must provide services in-person only with the utmost diligence, cooperation, and ethical

behavior in addition to being knowledgeable of industry standards as it relates to Medical Doctor services and

temporary nursing services for public schools. The chosen Respondent(s) should also demonstrate high levels of

trust, competence, and integrity.

NOTE: Respondents are not required to provide all service types in order to participate in this RFQ. Individuals

and/or firms may elect to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for Medical Doctor consulting services,

Temporary Nursing Staff services, or both, based on their qualifications and service capabilities.

IDEA reserves the right to revise and amend this RFQ prior to the date set for the receipt of the Statement of

Qualifications (SOQ). Respondents are requested to clarify any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or

other error(s) in the RFQ in writing. Revisions or amendments, if any, will be made by issuing an addendum.

Every effort will be made to send addenda issued to the parties known to have been furnished with a complete

copy of the RFQ. It is the responsibility of each respondent, prior to submitting the SOQ, to contact IDEA to

determine if addenda were issued and, if so, to obtain such addenda for attachment to the SOQ. IDEA reserves the

right to waive any requirement or technicality as it determines appropriate or in its best interest. Addenda are

posted to IDEA’s website at: Bid Opportunities & RFPs - IDEA Public Schools under “Open Solicitations”.

PART II – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TIMELINE

All dates and times are tentative and subject to change.

First Advertisement Date/Issue Date:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Second Advertisement Date:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Pre-Qualification Meeting:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 @ 10:00 AM CST

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Respondent Question Cut-Off Date:

Questions Response from IDEA:

Statement of Qualifications Due Date & Time:

Anticipated Evaluation Period:

Anticipated Board Meeting & Approval:

Initial Proposed Contract Term:

Renewal option #1:

Renewal option #2:

Renewal option #3:

Renewal option #4:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, no later than 12:00 PM CST

Monday, April 13, 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026, no later than 12:00 PM CST

Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Wednesday, April 29, 2026

June 2026

July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027

July 1, 2027-June 30, 2028

July 1, 2028-June 30, 2029

July 1, 2029-June 30, 2030

July 1, 2030-June 30, 2031

Pre-Qualification

Meeting

A virtual pre-qualification meeting will be held at 10:00 AM CST via TEAMS video

conference on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted

in writing to solicitations@ideapublicschools.org no later than 12:00 PM CST on

Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The subject line must read “Questions: RFQ 45-MDNRS-

0626 Medical Doctor & Temporary Nursing Staff Services in Texas”. Respondents are

responsible for reviewing questions and answers prior to submitting a SOQ. Oral

communications regarding this RFQ shall not be binding and shall in no way excuse a

Respondent of the obligations set forth in this solicitation. While the pre-qualification

meeting is non-mandatory, it is highly encouraged that all potential respondents participate

and attend.

Join TEAMS Meeting: Microsoft Teams Meeting link

Meeting ID: 210 789 247 654 85

Passcode: eV72wo2V

SOQ Submission: The SOQ may be submitted using the Public Purchase or Self-Service website, or by sending

one (1) clearly identified hard copy ORIGINAL of the SOQ to:

IDEA Public Schools

RFQ #45-MDNRS-0626 Medical Doctor & Temporary Nursing Staff Services in Texas

Attn: Purchasing Department

2115 West Pike Blvd

Weslaco, TX 78596

The SOQ must be received by IDEA by the specified due date and time outlined in the timeline. Each SOQ must

be sealed and marked with the relevant information; failure to do so may result in the SOQ not being considered.

Note: Faxed or emailed statements of qualifications will not be accepted. Acceptance Period is 120 days from

the date of the SOQ submission deadline unless otherwise stated in writing.

Funding Type: IDEA will utilize state funds to finance any purchases of goods and/or services through the

contract(s) awarded to the successful Vendor(s) through this RFQ, including any purchase orders issued under said

contract(s).

Eligible Respondents: Respondents must not be debarred or suspended by federal or state-funded agencies and

must have the legal authority to transact business in Texas. Respondents must hold all current, valid, and unrestricted

licenses, certifications, and registrations required under Texas law to provide Medical Doctor and/or Temporary

Nursing Staff services, as applicable, including licensure in good standing with the appropriate Texas regulatory

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authority. Respondents must affirmatively demonstrate professional responsibility, ethical standing, and the

capacity to perform services within a K–12 public charter school environment, which may be considered as part of

the evaluation criteria. Additionally, respondents must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and

regulations governing student health services, including student privacy, health records, and school health

compliance requirements.

Respondents may withdraw their SOQ in writing at any time prior to the submission deadline, without penalty or

prejudice.

PART III – BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF SERVICES

Introduction: IDEA is a Texas non-profit corporation and a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section

501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Pursuant to Chapter 12, Subchapter D of the Texas Education

Code and its Contract for Charter with the Texas State Board of Education, as renewed by the Commissioner of

Education, IDEA is an open-enrollment charter holder, governmental unit, instrumentality of the state, and part of

the Texas public school system. IDEA transforms education by preparing graduates to succeed in college and life.

IDEA is a growing network of high-performing charter schools serving students located throughout Texas in the

Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Dallas, Tarrant County, and other

present and future regions in Texas.

IDEA serves primarily low-income students in underserved areas of both rural and urban communities. Over 80%

of IDEA students are considered low-income, and one in every three students is the first in their family to go to

college. Since the first graduating class in 2007, nearly 100% of seniors have been accepted and matriculated to a

college or university every year. Thanks to a rigorous path to college, IDEA students attend selective universities

throughout the country, win national awards and scholarships, and complete college at a rate six times the national

average for low-income students.

Scope of Work

IDEA seeks Statement of Qualifications from qualified individuals and/or firms to provide Medical Doctor

consulting services and Temporary Nursing Staff Services to ensure continuous, safe, and compliant student

health services across its K–12 charter school network. At the leadership level, the district is looking for one (1)

Medical Doctor to work in partnership with IDEA’s Health & Wellness leadership team to provide clinical

oversight and strategic guidance for student health services. This role centers on ensuring safe, equitable, and

legally compliant care while applying pediatric and adolescent expertise to the school setting. The Medical Doctor

will interpret public health guidance for school operations, develop and review health policies and protocols, lead

emergency preparedness and response efforts, advise on complex student health cases, and collaborate with

interdisciplinary teams to strengthen population health initiatives and risk management practices. Overall, this

position establishes the clinical framework and governance structure that supports high-quality, practical health

services tailored to campus-level realities.

Additionally, IDEA is seeking temporary nursing staff services to provide intermittent, direct nursing services

during the absence of the full-time school nurse. This role focuses on maintaining day-to-day health office

operations, delivering student care, and ensuring the ongoing health, safety, and well-being of students. Services

will be provided on a scheduled-intermittent and as-needed basis to prevent disruption in essential nursing

coverage. Together, these positions reflect the district’s commitment to maintaining both strong physician

oversight and uninterrupted temporary nursing services across its schools. Qualified temporary nursing staff

respondents will be placed on a list of qualified vendors available for campus/departmental use to service IDEA’s

Texas campuses.

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RFQ #45-MDNRS-0626 Medical Doctor & Temporary Nursing Staff Services in Texas

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