HCDE is looking to obtain proposals from vendors that can provide Advisors, Coaches, Counselors, Consultants, Speakers, and Trainers for HCDE’s various Divisions. HCDE will engage the contractor(s) based on HCDE’s needs. HCDE anticipates making multiple awards and will engage in contract(s) as needed to meet client and division needs. These services are the services of either an individual or company (hereby referred to as “Independent Contractor”), who renders services to the Department on a short or infrequent term, on a fee or per diem basis, and does not involve the traditional relationship of employer and employee. This RFP expressly excludes professional services, as defined by statute, including, but not limited to, Texas Education Code Section 44.031(f) and/or Texas Government Code Section 2254.002(2), including, without limitation, architecture and professional engineering services. This RFP is not intended to solicit proposals for providers who provide direct therapy services to students like physical and/or occupational therapy; rather, this RFP is intended to solicit proposals for providers who provide contracting services. Related materials commonly sold by the Independent Contractor to its customers and that are necessary or recommended for use in conjunction with the services offered by the Independent Contractor are also to be a part of this solicitation, in accordance with the requirements and/or restrictions referenced within this RFP.
