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Independent Review and Evaluation Services for Charter School and Related Applications

ESC Region 13 Purchasing CooperativeAustin, Texas#2027-04

The solicitation establishes a Qualified Providers List (QPL) for on-demand assignments. Proposals are scored on experience, expertise, and a practical assessment exercise. A minimum score of 70/100 is required. The initial contract term ends April 30, 2028, with possible extensions to April 30, 2031. Compensation is $500 per training session and $1,000 per application reviewed for Subchapter D, $250 and $500 for Subchapter G, and $100 and $250 for grant applications. The solicitation is continuous, with submissions accepted throughout the term.

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Overview

Due
Dec 8, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
Time stated in bid documents
Dec 8, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time
Submission
electronic portal
Contract term
through April 30, 2028 + potential extensions through April 30, 2031
Documents analyzed
3

Scope of work

  • Review and score open-enrollment charter school applications
  • Evaluate charter-related grant applications and competitive opportunities
  • Provide written evaluations and recommendations
  • Participate in training and calibration activities
  • Complete required review documentation

Steps to Bid

  1. 1

    Register and access the Ion Wave portal at Official linkPro

    Create an account and log in to the Ion Wave system to access the solicitation documents and submission interface.

  2. 2

    Review all documents

    Download and thoroughly read the RFP, the Reviewer Assessment Exercise – Sample Application Responses, Form W-9 (Rev 3-2024), and the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ).

  3. 3

    Submit questions by the deadline

    All questions must be submitted through the Ion Wave portal by 11/12/2026 02:00 PM (CT). Late questions will not be considered.

  4. 4

    Complete the Reviewer Assessment Exercise

    Review the sample charter school application responses for Topics 1-3 (Academic Data Analysis, Special Populations, Admission and Enrollment Goals) and score each indicator as 0 (Does Not Meet), 1 (Partially Meets), or 2 (Meets). Provide a written rationale for each score, citing specific evidence from the response.

  5. 5

    Submit the proposal

    Review all required fields, check the digital signature, and click 'Submit Response' in the Ion Wave system before the deadline. The system will confirm submission with a timestamp.

What you'll need

Submission

Electronic portal

NAICS

541611, 541612, 541613

How to submit

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ion Wave portal. All required documents, including the completed forms and the Reviewer Assessment Exercise, must be uploaded via the 'Response Attachments' tab. The final submission must be made through the 'Response Submission' tab. The system will not accept submissions after the deadline.

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Project details

Selected individuals may be engaged on an as-needed basis to support TEA and ESC Region 13 review activities. The solicitation is issued as a Continuous Solicitation, remaining open for submissions throughout the solicitation period. The total score is out of 100 points. The initial contract term will extend through April 30, 2028, with potential extensions through April 30, 2031. The solicitation is not a formal contract award; a contract will be formed only upon formal acceptance by ESC Region 13.

Key dates

Questions due
Nov 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time
Bids due
Dec 8, 2026, 2:00 PM CT

Documents

  • Bid_Invitation.pdf35 pages
  • Form_W-9_Rev_3-2024_.pdf6 pages
  • CIQ_-_For_vendor_doing_business_with_local_government_entity.pdf2 pages

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