Academic Resources

Ysleta Independent School District is soliciting proposals for Academic Resources under solicitation number 226011RFP Informal. This is an incremental award process where multiple vendors may be selected based on best value, and awards are made throughout the solicitation period upon the acceptance of a proposal. The response deadline is May 31, 2030, with a bid opening scheduled for April 20, 2026. Because the district cannot predict specific instructional or professional development needs in advance, the scope of work is a general framework. Vendors are expected to provide catalogs or product listings and establish a primary discount from industry-published price lists. The procurement process requires electronic submission via the district's E-Bid system, though sealed hard copies are permitted. Selected vendors must comply with various legal and regulatory requirements, including Texas Government Code certifications regarding energy company boycotts and firearm entity nondiscrimination, as well as federal guidelines such as FERPA and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. Required documentation includes a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and upon recommendation for award, a Certificate of Interested Parties and criminal background checks. The district mandates specific insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence, and requires all payments to be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer.