OPEN Districtwide Software and Online Subscriptions

Katy Independent School District is soliciting proposals for non-exclusive contracts to provide districtwide software and online subscriptions, including professional services such as implementation, training, and technical support. The procurement is conducted under Texas Education Code Section 44.031(a)(3), with pricing based on percentage discounts from current published catalogs or price lists. The initial contract term is three years, running from January 25, 2027, through January 24, 2030, with the possibility of two annual renewals extending the term to January 24, 2032. Proposals are due by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST, and may be submitted via the Katy ISD OpenGov System or as sealed physical responses delivered to the Purchasing Department in Katy, Texas. Awards will be granted to vendors determined to provide the best value based on a points-weighted evaluation of purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of goods, alignment with district needs, past relationship with the district, long-term costs, and adherence to solicitation terms. Required documentation includes a W-9, Form 1295, a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. Vendors must comply with FERPA, COPPA, and Texas data-privacy laws, and must execute the District Data Privacy Agreement if processing student or staff data. Payment will be issued in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act, with an option for electronic payment via the District's E-Payables VISA account.