The Abilene ISD is currently accepting proposals from service providers qualified to provide Contracted Services for non-instructional or curriculum based areas. These areas of services include but are not limited to Consulting, Speaking Engagements, Training and other related services. Abilene ISD will engage the consultant(s) based on Abilene ISD’s needs. Abilene ISD may make multiple awards and engage in contract(s) as needed to meet the District’s needs. There is no guarantee through being awarded a contract that a vendor will be utilized. The District reserves the right to determine if a specialized service is acceptable and within the scope of services covered by this solicitation. These services requested in this RFP are the services of either an individual or company (hereby referred to as “Independent Contractor”), who renders services to the District 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.