CONTRACTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a pool of qualified professional service providers capable of delivering specialized services to Hitchcock Independent School District on an as-needed basis. The successful proposer(s) shall furnish all personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, administrative support, licenses, certifications, and professional expertise necessary to perform the services requested in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and District policies. This solicitation is intended to provide the District with access to qualified professionals across a variety of service areas. The District reserves the right to award contracts to one or more vendors within any service category. 7 Professional Service Categories Vendors shall identify the service category or categories for which they are requesting qualification. Vendors may be approved for one or multiple categories based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities. A. Student Support Services • Occupational Therapy (OT) • Physical Therapy (PT) • Speech-Language Pathology • Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) • Educational Diagnosticians • School Nursing Services • Behavioral and Mental Health Services • Counseling Services • Vision, Hearing, and Related Services B. Instructional and Academic Services • Professional Development and Training • Instructional Coaching • Curriculum Development • Program Evaluation • Academic Intervention Services • Assessment Services • Educational Consulting C. Administrative and Business Services • Financial Consulting • Internal Audit Services • Grant Writing and Grant Management • Procurement and Purchasing Consulting • Human Resources Consulting • Organizational Development • Strategic Planning • Policy Development D. Technology Services • Technology Consulting • Cybersecurity Services • Network Assessments • Software Implementation • Data Analytics 8 • Information Systems Consulting E. Facilities and Operational Services • Architectural and Facility Consulting • Environmental Consulting • Safety and Security Consulting • Engineering Consulting (where permitted by law) • Project Management Services • Energy Management Consulting F. Other Professional Services The District may procure other professional services not specifically identified above when such services are determined to be in the best interest of Hitchcock ISD and are within the scope of this solicitation. Service Requests The District does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work, number of assignments, or dollar amount under this solicitation. Services will be requested on an as-needed basis and may vary depending on operational needs, program requirements, funding availability, and Board approval, where applicable. Work assignments may be issued to one or more qualified vendors based on factors including, but not limited to: • Qualifications and experience • Specialized expertise • Availability • Past performance • Pricing • Geographic location • Funding source requirements • Overall best value to the District The District reserves the right to negotiate the scope of work, deliverables, schedule, pricing, and compensation for individual assignments with any qualified vendor awarded under this solicitation.