Third-Party Virtual Instruction Services

2026-11-03

BID INVITATIONWichita Falls Independent School DistrictRequest for Proposals – Third-Party Virtual Instruction ServicesUnder new Texas state laws (SB569, TEC 30B), Wichita Falls ISD will launch a virtual instruction program in the Fall of 2027. The program will offer expanded, flexible learning environments through online (virtual) courses. WFISD is seeking to partner with an educational technology company who can provide online digital curricula, assessments, and virtual learning courses for students in this program.Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) is accepting competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendors to provideThird-Party Virtual Instruction Services. The District seeks flexible virtual learning solutions that may include various service models, instructional delivery methods, course offerings, student support services, technology platforms, and related services.WFISD recognizes that available services, delivery models, terminology, and pricing structures may vary among providers. Respondents are encouraged to clearly describe the services and solutions they are able to provide to meet the District's identified needs, and to include any available alternative or additional solutions that may benefit WFISD.SOLICITATION SCHEDULERFP Issue Date:November 2, 2026Pre-Proposal Meeting (online, optional): November 20, 2026 (see bid activities for details)Deadline for Questions:November 30, 2026, at 12:00 Noon (CST)Proposal Deadline:December 7, 2026, at 12:00 Noon (CST)Responses received after the proposal deadline will not be accepted.QUESTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONAll questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted through the District's electronic bidding system by the question deadline stated above. Responses to questions and any resulting clarifications or modifications to the solicitation will be issued through the electronic bidding system as appropriate.The only allowable communication outside of the electronic Q&A function is by email to[email protected]. All questions submitted in this manner will be added to the Q&A tab of the electronic solicitation.Correspondence and/or questions submitted outside of the methods outlined above are prohibited and may result in disqualification of the vendor.Respondents are responsible for reviewing all solicitation documents, questions and answers, addenda, and other information issued by WFISD prior to submitting a proposal.PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONProposals should be submitted electronically through the District's electronic bidding system in accordance with the instructions contained in this solicitation.Respondents choosing to submit a hard-copy proposal (in lieu of electronic response) must submit the complete proposal in a sealed package clearly marked:RFP – Third-Party Virtual Instruction ServicesDO NOT OPEN – SEALED PROPOSALDue: December 7, 2026 at 12:00 Noon (CST)Hard-copy proposals must be delivered (SIGNATURE REQUIRED) to:Wichita Falls Independent School DistrictPurchasing Department1104 Broad StreetWichita Falls, Texas 76301Hard-copy submissions must be received by the Purchasing Departmentbefore the stated deadline. Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring timely delivery. Delivery to another District location, mailing of a proposal before the deadline, or possession by a delivery service does not constitute receipt by the Purchasing Department. Late proposals will not be accepted.Respondents submitting a hard-copy proposal must include all information, certifications, acknowledgements, forms, pricing information, and other documentation required by the solicitation in hardcopy form with a thumbdrive of all documentation included. Any required electronic attributes or certifications must be reproduced and completed as part of the hard-copy response.AWARD AND PRICINGWFISD intends to award based upon the proposal or combination of proposals determined to provide thebest value to the Districtin accordance with applicable Texas law and the evaluation criteria established in this solicitation.WFISD reserves the right to select the Vendor solution or combination of solutions determined to provide the best value to the District.Issuance of this RFP does not obligate WFISD to purchase any minimum quantity of services.Actual purchases of goods and/or services will be based upon District needs, available funding, final negotiated terms, andissuance of an authorized Wichita Falls ISD purchase order.

Wichita Falls

2026-11-02