Freelance Content Contributor for Reading & Language Arts (RLA) (Small Contractor Services)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

INVITATION FOR VENDOR RESPONSE

Dear Vendor,

The Houston Independent School District is interested in receiving proposals from qualified individuals ("Vendor") for the procurement of select services, as specified within this Request for Proposals ("RFP" or "Solicitation").

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is open to individual contractors only and no portion of services provided can be subcontracted. All services must be self-performed by the individual responding to this RFP. Please note the W-9 required as part of your submission must be in your individual name, NOT a company/business

***District employees are not eligible to respond to this solicitation***

HISD Project Number: 26-10-09-B

Project Name: Freelance Content Contributor for Reading & Language Arts (RLA) (Small Contractor Services)

In accordance with Houston ISD policies and procedures, HISD schools and/or departments are authorized to engage with "Approved Vendors" only. An HISD Approved Vendor is one that has been authorized for use upon having met a set of pre-determined criteria through a formal procurement process and awarded a contract ("Contract", "Agreement", or "Project").

The first step in obtaining Approved Vendor status is to respond to this solicitation and submit all required information and documentation. Upon completion of the Project evaluation process, vendors will be recommended. The HISD Purchasing Services department will issue a Notice of Award letter, affirming the awarded Vendor(s) status as an Approved Vendor for this specific Project.

The tentative term of this Project is from June 15, 2026 , through June 30, 2027, with one

1. automatic renewal remaining , not to extend beyond June 30 , 2028 .

The HISD Purchasing Coordinator assigned to this solicitation is listed below. Any questions or concerns arising out of this RFP are to be directed to such individual in writing. Questions pertaining to the solicitation process or related to the scope or specifications contained in this RFP should be submitted via the electronic bidding portal by the deadline specified within the RFP.

Answers to all questions received will be posted as an Addendum to this RFP within the electronic bidding portal.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this solicitation.

Sincerely,

Purchasing Coordinator : David Contreras

Email Address: David.Contreras @houstonisd.org

Office Main Number: 713-556-6515

Direct Line: 713-556-6514

Purchasing Services Department

Houston Independent School District

Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center

4400 West 18th Street

Houston, TX 77092

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Responses due: 12/18/2026 10:00 AM CT Questions due: 12/4/2026 5:00 PM CT