EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78208
Telephone: (210) 370-5204
www.esc20.net
August 31, 2026
Please respond to the following not later than 2:00 p.m., September 25, 2026.
Request for Qualifications be marked No. 26034
Vendor Name: ________________________________
RFQ: TIA Animated Videos
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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 develop a Learning Academies Content Development that will provide a cohort-based experience
for training, coaching and development for those who are aspiring superintendents as well as those supporting
superintendents. Therefore, Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is requesting information on a Learning
Academies Content Development - #26034, as per the attached specifications, terms and conditions. Responses will
be accepted by ESC, Region 20 until 2:00 p.m. local time, September 25, 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 #26034
TIA Animated Videos
Response Deadline 2:00 p.m.
September 25, 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.26034:
RFQ on: TIA Animated Videos
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm September 25, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Scope of Services.....................................................................................................................................3
Special Conditions for Proposal..............................................................................................................4
General Terms for All Proposals ........................................................................................................ 4-7
Contact ....................................................................................................................................................7
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
Resident Certification ...........................................................................................................................11
Unfair Business Practices .....................................................................................................................11
Form 1295 .............................................................................................................................................12
Deviation/Compliance, Felony Notification & Signature Page...........................................................13
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.26034:
RFQ on: TIA Animated Videos
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm September 25, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
ESC-20 in partnership with the Texas Education Agency seeks to consult on the creation of TIA Animated Videos
Design and development of a series of animated videos to explain different aspects of the TEA Teacher Incentive
Allotment program. These animated videos will help educators and leaders across the state of Texas to enhance their
TIA implementation in their school system. The animated video series will include topics such as:
1. How TIA Works – 1 Video
2. TIA: What Teachers Need to Know – 4 Videos
3. TIA Data Series: Data Collection and Submission – 5 Videos
4. TIA Spending Timelines and Requirements – 1 Video
5. Enhanced TIA (anticipated series – TEA dependent) – 4 Videos
6. TIA Data Validation Series – 3 Videos
7. TIA Support Growth Series – 3 Videos
• Initial content building and feedback for the first versions will take place upon contract execution through December
2026. Upon reviewing initial video submission, updates to the content can continue through July 2027 with approval of
contract extension.
1st Term: Award Date through 12/31/2026
2nd Term (optional): 1/01/2027 through 12/31/2027.
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) All content & materials produced as part of the RFQ, will be property of the Texas Education Agency.
k) Please submit any questions regarding this RFQ by this date, 9/9/26. We will post a FAQ in response to
questions posed by that date. Any submitted following that date may not be answered.
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.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No.26034:
RFQ on: TIA Animated Videos
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm September 25, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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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.
w) DAVIS-BACON ACT. For all Cooperative member prime construction contracts/purchases in excess of $2,000, vendor
shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor
regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Vendor further agrees to that it shall also comply with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40
USC 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3).
x) CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT. For all contracts or purchases in excess of $100,000
that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers, vendor agrees to comply with 40 USC 3702 and 3704 as
supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5).
y) Compliance with Texas Government Code 2252 and 2270 – I, the vendor, am in compliance with all applicable
provisions of Government Codes 2252 & 2270. This code requires vendors agree to NOT boycott Israel or do business
with companies that boycott Israel. In addition vendor cannot do business with Iran, Sudan or a known terrorist
organization. By submitting a response to the proposal, vendor certifies compliance with this code.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, REGION 20
1314 Hines Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78208
RFQ No.26034:
RFQ on: TIA Animated Videos
RFQ Opening: 2:00 pm September 25, 2026
Company _____________________________________
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y) NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT. The vendor affirms that he/she ·is duly authorized to execute a contract,
that
this company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual has not prepared this proposal in collusion with any other
Proposer, and that the contents of this proposal as to prices, terms or conditions of said proposal will not be communicated
by the undersigned nor by any employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official
opening of a proposal. The proposer also affirms that they have not given; offered to give, do not intend to give at any time
hereinafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, specified discount, trip, favor, or service to a
private service in connection with this contract.
z) RECORD RETENTION. When federal funds are expended by Cooperative and all Cooperative members for any contract
resulting from this procurement process, the vendor certifies that it will comply with the record retention requirements
detailed in 2CFR 200.333. The vendor further certifies that vendor will retain all records as required by CFR 200.333 for a
period of three years after grantees or sub grantees submit final expenditure reports or quarterly or annual financial reports,
as applicable, and all other pending matters are closed.
aa) BUY AMERICAN ACT. Vendor certifies that vendor is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Buy American
Act. Purchases made in accordance with the Buy American Act must still follow the applicable procurement rules calling
for free and open competition.
bb) LEGAL REMEDIES. Contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold currently set at $250,000 which is the
inflation adjusted amount determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations
Council (Councils) as authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1908, must address administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances
where contractors violate or breach contract terms, and provide such sanctions and penalties as appropriate. Pursuant to
Federal Rules (A) above, when federal funds are expended by Cooperative and all Cooperative members, Cooperative and
all Cooperative members reserves all rights and privileges under the applicable laws and regulations with respect to this
procurement in the event of breach of contract by either party.
cc) Executive Orders:
a) Compliance with Texas Education Code Chapter 28: Pursuant to Texas Education Code Chapter 28, as amended, Vendor
verifies that any and all training services offered and prepared by Vendor are in compliance with those requirements as set
out in Section 28.0022.
TEC 28.0022 explicitly prohibits employees of a state agency, school district, or open-enrollment charter school
from teaching, instructing, or training any administrator, teacher, or staff member of a state agency, school district,
or open-enrollment charter school to adopt any of the following concepts:
(1) One race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex;
(2) An individual, by virtue of the individual ’s race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive,
whether consciously or unconsciously;
(3) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of the
individual ’s race or sex;
(4) An individual ’s moral character, standing, or worth is necessarily determined by the individual’s
race or sex;
(5) An individual, by virtue of the individual ’s race or sex, bears responsibility, blame, or guilt for actions
committed by other members of the same race or sex;
(6) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist or were created by members of a
particular race to oppress members of another race;
(7) The advent of slavery in the territory that is now the United States constituted the true founding of
the United States; or
(8) With respect to their relationship to American values, slavery and racism are anything other than deviations
from, betrayals of, or failures to live up to the authentic founding principles of the United States, which include
liberty and equality.
b) In the event any questions or concerns arise regarding the content of what you are distributing and/or presenting
and whether it may incorporate one of the above statutorily prohibited concepts, please submit your instructional
and/or training materials to the ESC-20 Chief Financial Officer, at least fifteen (15) days prior to distributing
and/or presenting the material to allow the Service Center adequate time to review and offer possible adjustments
and suggestions to bring the materials into compliance with TEC 28.0022
c) Equal Treatment of All Persons: Pursuant to Article I, Section 3a of the Texas Constitution, the Fourteenth
Amendment to the United States Constitution, federal and State law, and Executive Order No. GA-55, Vendor
verifies that any and all services offered and prepared by Vendor are in compliance with the following:
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