The Request for Proposal (RFP) is one (1) of seven (7) approved purchasing methods allowed under Texas Education Code, Section 44.031.  The purpose of this proposal is to provide contracted temporary personnel to assist in the completion of various projects coordinated by the District's Information Technology Department. Temporary personnel would be contracted to assist in sorting, cleaning and configuration/distribution of student and teacher devices.  Additionally, contracted personnel will assist in managing device inventory to include, but not be limited to, assignment, collection, disposal and repair assistance.

It is recommended by Dr. Marta Carmona, Deputy Superintendent of Academics; Mr. Armando Almanza, Configuration Management Administrator; Dr. Joseph Villalba, Executive Director of Procurement & School Resources; and Mr. Adrian Ibarra, ESSER Funding Buyer, that the Board approve the award of (ESSER) Technology Temporary Personnel Services, RFP #22-066, to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $575,000.00.

Delayed turnaround time for device issuance, which may impede student learning and teacher instruction as well as device inventory. Not having access to additional staff may result in delayed internal processes ultimately affecting the District's Power Up 1:1 Initiative.