SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Dallas ISD seeks outside legal counsel for complex litigation and specialized legal expertise on an as-needed basis. The contract term is two years with possible extensions. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on June 22, 2026, and proposal close on July 16, 2026.
This Request for Qualification (RFQ) will be used to purchase outside legal counsel on an as-needed basis to support complex litigation and provide subject matter expertise in specialized areas of law.This is for District-wide use, on an "as needed" basis.All vendors are encouraged to participate even if vendors are the sole source providers.This proposal is being issued in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2CFR) Part 200 requirements to procure vendors who provide goods or services purchased by Dallas ISD using federal dollars. This proposal may be used with local, state, federal, and grant-funded programs.LENGTH OF CONTRACT The term of this proposal shall be for a two (2) year agreement. Any contract that results from this solicitation and upon Mutual Agreement of the awarded vendor and the District, may be extended not to exceed a total of 2 years(s). If either party intends not to renew the Contract, that party must give written notice to the other party no fewer than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term of the Contract. If the District fails to timely exercise any of the options to renew, all remaining options to renew shall expire and terminate.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 7th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-proposal Meeting | Teams Meeting | A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 11:00 am CST via TEAMS video conference on June 22, 2026. Please submit questions regarding this RFP through the vendor discussions section of this RFP. Only questions received through the portal will be considered. It is highly encouraged that all potential proposers participate and attend the pre-proposal. | Jun 22nd 2026, 11:00 AM CDT - Jun 22nd 2026, 11:30 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 24th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 16th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Q-08PW) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| SBO Forms | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| W9 Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| FORM 1295 - CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES - Pursuant HB 1295 (2015), the addition of section 2252.908 of the Government Code, all awarded vendors must fill out electronically, with the Texas Ethics Commission's online filing application https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Formal request for deviation to DISD specifications or scope of work (Using DISD Specification & Scope of Work Formal Deviation Request Form) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Optional |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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