Sherman Independent School District - District Instructional Supplies & Equipment - RFP# 290.20-2026 (2030)
Sherman Independent School DistrictSchool · Sherman, TX- Due
- Jun 30, 2030
- 1335 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Primary contact
- Marvin Taylor
- (903) 891-6438
The 30-second brief
Sherman Independent School District seeks sealed proposals for the purchase of instructional supplies and teaching aids, including general teaching aids, classroom supplies, technology products such as laptops, tablets, and audio visual equipment, Career and Tech Education (CATE) products, special education products, non-state adopted textbooks, math manipulatives, curriculum materials, online content, reading and bilingual materials, ESOL and LOTE materials, social studies, scientific and laboratory supplies, and art supplies. Qualified vendors are requested to offer discounts off catalog prices, published prices, or fair market value, along with professional or contract services. The contract term runs through June 30, 2030. Submissions are due by June 30, 2030, with questions due by December 31, 2026. Awards will be based on factors including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, and the district's needs pursuant to Texas Education Code 44.031.
Apparel, Art Supplies or Equipment, Audio Visual Supplies and Equipment, Career and Technology (CTE) Supplies and Equipment, Classroom Books, Dry Cleaning Services, Fine Arts Supplies & Rentals, Fundraising Products Supplies and Services, General Classroom Supplies Materials and Equipment, Grocery, Group Travel, Health/PE Supplies and Equipment, Health/Clinic/Nurse Supplies and Equipment, Furniture, Instructional Aids/Materials, Local Restaurants/Fast Food/Food Trucks, Local Retail, Photography Supplies and Equipment, Playground Supplies and Equipment, Printing and Signage, Promotional Items, Rentals, Technology Supplies Equipment and Services, Special Education Supplies and Equipment, Theater and Production Supplies and Equipment, Upholstery Supplies and Equipment, Professional and/or Contract Services
Purchase price, reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services, quality of the vendor's goods or services, extent to which goods or services meet district's needs, vendor's past relationship with the district, impact on district's compliance with historically underutilized businesses laws, total long-term cost
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Summary
Sherman Independent School District seeks sealed proposals for the purchase of instructional supplies and teaching aids, including general teaching aids, classroom supplies, technology products such as laptops, tablets, and audio visual equipment, Career and Tech Education (CATE) products, special education products, non-state adopted textbooks, math manipulatives, curriculum materials, online content, reading and bilingual materials, ESOL and LOTE materials, social studies, scientific and laboratory supplies, and art supplies.
Qualified vendors are requested to offer discounts off catalog prices, published prices, or fair market value, along with professional or contract services. The contract term runs through June 30, 2030. Submissions are due by June 30, 2030, with questions due by December 31, 2026. Awards will be based on factors including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality, and the district's needs pursuant to Texas Education Code 44.031.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Purchase price, reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services, quality of the vendor's goods or services, extent to which goods or services meet district's needs, vendor's past relationship with the district, impact on district's compliance with historically underutilized businesses laws, total long-term cost
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
27- Apparel
- Art Supplies or Equipment
- Audio Visual Supplies and Equipment
- Career and Technology (CTE) Supplies and Equipment
- Classroom Books
- Dry Cleaning Services
- Fine Arts Supplies & Rentals
- Fundraising Products Supplies and Services
- General Classroom Supplies Materials and Equipment
- Grocery
- Group Travel
- Health/PE Supplies and Equipment
- Health/Clinic/Nurse Supplies and Equipment
- Furniture
- Instructional Aids/Materials
- Local Restaurants/Fast Food/Food Trucks
- Local Retail
- Photography Supplies and Equipment
- Playground Supplies and Equipment
- Printing and Signage
- Promotional Items
- Rentals
- Technology Supplies Equipment and Services
- Special Education Supplies and Equipment
- Theater and Production Supplies and Equipment
- Upholstery Supplies and Equipment
- Professional and/or Contract Services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Form 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties, SISD Standard Terms and Conditions
- Submit to
- https://shermanisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=240&SourceType=1
- Scope location
- Sherman, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Sherman Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 30, 2030. 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://shermanisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=240&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Marvin Taylor.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Sherman 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 Marvin Taylor at (903) 891-6438. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Apparel, Art Supplies or Equipment, Audio Visual Supplies and Equipment, Career and Technology (CTE) Supplies and Equipment, Classroom Books, Dry Cleaning Services, Fine Arts Supplies & Rentals, Fundraising Products Supplies and Services, General Classroom Supplies Materials and Equipment, Grocery,. 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: "Purchase price, reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services, quality of the vendor's goods or services, extent to which goods or services meet district's needs, vendor's past relati..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sherman Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Sherman Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Sherman Independent School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of June 30, 2030, 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: Form 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties, SISD Standard Terms and Conditions. Review the full document from Sherman 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: Sherman, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.