Harmony Public Schools Special Education Services RFP HPS2629_SPED - 2026
- Due
- Mar 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Norah Yavuz
- (713) 343-3333
The 30-second brief
Harmony Public Schools solicits proposals from qualified vendors to provide special education and related services, including instructional, therapeutic, and evaluation services, in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and all applicable state and federal regulations. The initial term of the prospective contract is three years from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029, with up to two additional one-year renewal options. Services encompass speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, psychological evaluations, and transportation services across more than 70 campuses in Texas. Proposals must be submitted via the eBid Portal by March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Questions were due by February 12, 2026.
Speech Therapy (Individual, Group, Bilingual), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Counseling Services, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Therapy, Adapted Physical Education (ADPE) Therapy, Assistive Technology (AT) Services, Audiological Services, Visual Impairment (VI) Services, Auditory Impairment (AI) Services, Sign Language Interpreting Services, Interpreting / Translating Services, Special Education Teacher, Dyslexia Teacher, Nursing Services, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), Speech Evaluation, Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Evaluation, Emotional Disability (ED) Evaluation, ED and SLD Combination Evaluation, Autism Evaluation, Other Health Impairment (OHI) Evaluation, Intellectual Disability (ID) Evaluation, Visual Impairment (VI) Evaluation, Auditory Impairment (AI/DHH) Evaluation, Deaf-Blind (DB) Evaluation, Bilingual Evaluation, Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED), Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Development, Counseling Evaluation, Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation, Adapted Physical Education (ADPE) Evaluation, In-Home and Parent Training Evaluation, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Evaluation, Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluation, ARD Meeting Participation, Section 504 Meeting Participation, Folder Review, Consultation, Staff Development Related to Special Education, Tuition, Transportation Services
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Summary
Harmony Public Schools solicits proposals from qualified vendors to provide special education and related services, including instructional, therapeutic, and evaluation services, in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
The initial term of the prospective contract is three years from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029, with up to two additional one-year renewal options. Services encompass speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, psychological evaluations, and transportation services across more than 70 campuses in Texas. Proposals must be submitted via the eBid Portal by March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Questions were due by February 12, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
42- Speech Therapy (Individual, Group, Bilingual)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Counseling Services
- Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Therapy
- Adapted Physical Education (ADPE) Therapy
- Assistive Technology (AT) Services
- Audiological Services
- Visual Impairment (VI) Services
- Auditory Impairment (AI) Services
- Sign Language Interpreting Services
- Interpreting / Translating Services
- Special Education Teacher
- Dyslexia Teacher
- Nursing Services
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)
- Speech Evaluation
- Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Evaluation
- Emotional Disability (ED) Evaluation
- ED and SLD Combination Evaluation
- Autism Evaluation
- Other Health Impairment (OHI) Evaluation
- Intellectual Disability (ID) Evaluation
- Visual Impairment (VI) Evaluation
- Auditory Impairment (AI/DHH) Evaluation
- Deaf-Blind (DB) Evaluation
- Bilingual Evaluation
- Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED)
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Development
- Counseling Evaluation
- Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation
- Adapted Physical Education (ADPE) Evaluation
- In-Home and Parent Training Evaluation
- Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Evaluation
- Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluation
- ARD Meeting Participation
- Section 504 Meeting Participation
- Folder Review
- Consultation
- Staff Development Related to Special Education
- Tuition
- Transportation Services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Attachment Package
- Pricing Proposal
- Extent to Which Services Meet HPS Needs
- Vendor Experience & Reputation
- Quality of Services
- Vendor's Size and Structure
- Form A - Deviations and Exceptions
- Submit to
- https://harmonytx.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=653&SourceType=2
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Houston, TX
- Reported agency
- Harmony Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from West Texas District Harmony Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://harmonytx.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=653&SourceType=2. For questions, contact Norah Yavuz.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including West Texas District Harmony Public Schools in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Norah Yavuz at (713) 343-3333. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Speech Therapy (Individual, Group, Bilingual), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Counseling Services, Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Therapy, Adapted Physical Education (ADPE) Therapy, Assistive Technology (AT) Services, Audiological Services, Visual Impairment (VI) Services, Auditor. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from West Texas District Harmony Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from West Texas District Harmony Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, West Texas District Harmony Public Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment Package, Pricing Proposal, Extent to Which Services Meet HPS Needs, Vendor Experience & Reputation, Quality of Services, Vendor's Size and Structure, Form A - Deviations and Exceptions. Review the full document from West Texas District Harmony Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Houston, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.