Load and Performance Testing Services

The Lone Star College System is seeking qualified vendors to provide Load and Performance Testing Services under solicitation number 26-07-01, with proposals due by 3:00 PM CST on August 13, 2026. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Lone Star College System eBid platform and adhere to all special conditions and bid terms outlined in the RFP. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Clavelia Martin, Commodity Manager, via the designated questions and answers tab. The college system, serving over 80,000 credit students annually across 23 locations in the greater Houston area, requires reliable testing services to support its extensive academic and workforce training infrastructure. As a major economic driver with nearly $3 billion in annual impact and a workforce of 7,300 employees, LSCS is committed to maintaining high standards in technology and service delivery to enhance student success and institutional efficiency. The college system, led by Chancellor Mario K. Castillo, J.D., operates eight colleges, seven centers, and eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, offering industry certifications, associate degrees, and workforce bachelor’s degrees across a 2,700-square-mile region serving 2.7 million residents. Accredited and recognized for excellence in workplace culture—named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution and one of Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Texas™—Lone Star College is focused on innovation and operational reliability. The performance testing services will support the integrity and scalability of the system’s digital platforms and infrastructure, ensuring seamless access to educational resources for a diverse and growing student population. All contracted services must align with the institution’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable education and supporting workforce development throughout the region.