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Solicitation Type and Name: Request for Proposals –Independent Program Evaluation & Quality
Assurance Service
Solicitation Number: RFP 25-132; RFx 6100019287
Description: The San Antonio Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation, a Texas
Municipal Development Corporation (referred to herein as the “Corporation” or “Pre-K 4 SA”) is soliciting
proposals to select a qualified external evaluator to conduct a comprehensive program evaluation
assessing annual classroom quality and child outcomes, as well as long-term impact outcomes of the
Pre-K 4 SA program. Pre-K 4 SA is committed to advancing early childhood education in San Antonio
by providing high-quality early childhood education services. To maintain accountability and improve
outcomes, the Corporation requires ongoing independent evaluation and analysis of program impact
and alignment with state and local readiness standards.
Applicable Product Categories: 91806 – Administrative Consulting
91812 – Analytical Studies and Surveys (Consulting)
91838 – Education and Training Consulting
91875 – Management Consulting
91888 – Quality Assurance / Control Consulting
92065 – System Requirements Quality Assurance Review
92418 – Educational Services, Alternative
92419 – Educational Research Services
95277 – Research and Evaluation, Human Services (Including
Productivity Audits)
Date Issued: May 6, 2026
Due Date & Time: June 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Pre-Submittal Conference: Pre-Submittal Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on
May 13, 2026, via Teams. Attendance at the Pre-Submittal Conference is optional, but highly
encouraged.
Respondents may call the toll-free number listed below and enter access code to participate the day of
the conference.
Dial-In Number: 1-312-667-7136 | Meeting ID: 246 454 565 596 81 | Meeting Password: iw3nk7dc
Join from the meeting link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24645456559681?p=NO4ONLozYWOTLa9txX
Staff Contact Person: Victor Costilla, Procurement Specialist III, victor.costilla@sanantonio.gov
Evaluation Committee Voting Members:
Sarah Baray, Chief Executive Officer, Pre-K 4 SA
Cynthia Castillo, Head of Policy and Research. Pre-K 4 SA
Melissa Jozwiak, Professor of Early Childhood, Texas A&M University – San Antonio
Larissa Wilkinson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Pre-K 4 SA
John Green-Otero, Chief of Innovation, Pre-K 4 SA
Pursuant to Section 011 – Restriction on Communications and in accordance with and as
authorized by Section 2-61 of the City Code, the following restrictions on communications apply
to this solicitation: Respondents are prohibited from contacting 1) City officials, as defined by
§2-62 of the City Code of the City of San Antonio, regarding the RFP or proposal from the time
the RFP has been released until the contract is posted for consideration as an agenda item at a
Corporation Board meeting; and 2) City employees from the time the RFP has been released
until the contract is approved at a Corporation Board meeting.
Exceptions to the Restrictions on Communications:
Respondents may submit written questions concerning this RFP to the Staff Contact Person listed
below until 4:00 p.m., Central Time, on May 18, 2026. Questions received after the stated deadline
will not be answered. All questions shall be sent by e-mail. Questions submitted and the City’s
responses will be posted with this solicitation.
Victor Costilla, Procurement Specialist III
City of San Antonio, Finance Department – Procurement Division
victor.costilla@sanantonio.gov
To view this solicitation, go to the SAePS portal; https://supplierservice.sanantonio.gov/irj/portal
If you have not completed the City’s SAePS Vendor Registration, you must do so in order to view the
solicitation and submit a response. Once you have logged on to the SAePS portal, click on “My Bids”
(first), if not viewable then click “Other Bids” (to view all already published competitive bids). Vendor
Guides & Support can be accessed from this link:
https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Finance/About/Divisions/Procurement/Resources/Guides-
Support
TO REGISTER: You will need to complete the vendor registration by accessing the SAePS Vendor
Registration at
https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Finance/About/Divisions/Procurement/Become-a-Vendor.
Questions regarding registration may be submitted to Vendor Support at (210) 207-0118 or by email
at vendors@sanantonio.gov with “SAePS Portal” on the subject line so this can be expedited.