Student Software and Educational Software Subscriptions

The Southwest Independent School District is seeking proposals for student software and educational software subscriptions. The district is looking for qualified vendors to provide software and subscription services for core content subject areas on an as-needed basis. The contract will be a term contract in effect from the award date through July 31, 2028. The district reserves the right to purchase more or less than the estimated quantities at the current contract price. Some key points to consider: * The contract will be governed by the Texas Education Code and other applicable state statutes and local policies. * The district will make multiple awards as they appear advantageous. * Vendors must submit a proposal response to remain on the approved vendor's list for future expenditures. * The district will not be responsible for any goods delivered or services performed without a valid purchase order. * The proposer is an independent contractor and not an employee of the district. * The district will not deduct federal income taxes, FICA, or other funds required to be deducted by an employer. Some of the key requirements for the proposal include: * A full software or application description * Target audience for the software * Implementation requirements * Technical support offered * Reporting options available * Data storage location and backup and recovery solutions * Account management and security controls * Network connectivity requirements * Technology requirements * Student interaction within the software product * Compliance with federal and state regulations, including FERPA and COPPA.