General Trades & Small Construction, Products, Supplies, & Tools

Ysleta Independent School District is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 223014RFP-Informal for General Trades and Small Construction, Products, Supplies, and Tools. This is a multi-award solicitation where vendors are accepted on an incremental basis through May 31, 2027. The scope involves providing a wide range of goods and materials using a pricing structure based on percentage discounts or markups applied to publicly available catalogs. Deliveries are required within three calendar days for stocked items and seven days for non-stocked items, with emergency responses required within 24 hours. All shipments are FOB Destination to the district's receiving docks in Texas. Awards are determined based on best value using a weighted point system: purchase price (40 points), vendor reputation and quality (25 points), alignment with district needs and long-term cost (25 points), other relevant factors (7 points), and past performance with the district (3 points). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the E-Bid system. Vendors must comply with strict requirements, including criminal history background checks for personnel with student contact, insurance coverage with an A- rating or higher, and adherence to Texas state laws regarding conflicts of interest and the boycott of Israel. Price stability is required for the first 12 months, and any subsequent increases exceeding 15 percent require prior written approval and a 30-day notice.