Galena Park Independent School District - RFP 27-007 Student Nutrition Laptops, 2026
Galena Park Independent School DistrictSchool · Houston, TX- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 37 days left
- Posted
- Oct 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Michele Taylor
- (832) 386-1016
The 30-second brief
Galena Park Independent School District is soliciting proposals for RFP 27-007 Student Nutrition Laptops to procure forty-three (43) Dell Pro 16 PC16250 or equivalent laptops with specified configurations including Intel Core i5/i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra processors, 1 TB or more SSD/NVMe, 8GB+ RAM, 16" Touch display, and Windows 11 Pro. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions due by December 1, 2026. Submissions must be delivered to the GPISD Admin Building, Purchasing Department, located at 14705 Woodforest Blvd., Houston, TX 77015, or via the GPISD eBid system. The initial contract term is one year, with provisions for IDIQ ordering, insurance requirements, and background checks.
Forty-three (43) Dell Pro 16 PC16250 or equivalent laptops with specified configurations
Price (40 Points), Quality of Vendor’s goods and/or services (15 Points), Total long-term cost to GPISD to acquire Vendor’s goods and/or services (15 Points), Reputation of Vendor and of Vendor’s goods and/or services (10 Points), Extent to which the goods and/or services meet GPISD’s needs (10 Points), Vendor’s past relationship with GPISD (10 Points)
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Summary
Galena Park Independent School District is soliciting proposals for RFP 27-007 Student Nutrition Laptops to procure forty-three (43) Dell Pro 16 PC16250 or equivalent laptops with specified configurations including Intel Core i5/i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen or Intel Core Ultra processors, 1 TB or more SSD/NVMe, 8GB+ RAM, 16" Touch display, and Windows 11 Pro.
The submission deadline is December 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with questions due by December 1, 2026. Submissions must be delivered to the GPISD Admin Building, Purchasing Department, located at 14705 Woodforest Blvd., Houston, TX 77015, or via the GPISD eBid system. The initial contract term is one year, with provisions for IDIQ ordering, insurance requirements, and background checks.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price (40 Points), Quality of Vendor’s goods and/or services (15 Points), Total long-term cost to GPISD to acquire Vendor’s goods and/or services (15 Points), Reputation of Vendor and of Vendor’s goods and/or services (10 Points), Extent to which the goods and/or services meet GPISD’s needs (10 Points), Vendor’s past relationship with GPISD (10 Points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Forty-three (43) Dell Pro 16 PC16250 or equivalent laptops with specified configurations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- W-9
- Form 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Texas and Federal Certifications
- Certification of Criminal History Record
- Combined Affidavit and DEI-COI for Educational Entities
- Certificate Liability Insurance
- Reference
- Submit to
- https://galenaparkisd.ionwave.net/Login.aspx
- Scope location
- Houston, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Galena Park Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://galenaparkisd.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. For questions, contact Michele Taylor.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Galena Park Independent School District in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michele Taylor at (832) 386-1016. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Forty-three (43) Dell Pro 16 PC16250 or equivalent laptops with specified configurations. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price (40 Points), Quality of Vendor’s goods and/or services (15 Points), Total long-term cost to GPISD to acquire Vendor’s goods and/or services (15 Points), Reputation of Vendor and of Vendor’s good..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Galena Park Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Galena Park Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Galena Park Independent School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 8, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: W-9, Form 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties, Conflict of Interest Form, Texas and Federal Certifications, Certification of Criminal History Record, Combined Affidavit and DEI-COI for Educationa. Review the full document from Galena Park Independent School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Houston, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.