Educational, Operational, and Administrative Software, Subscriptions, Hardware, and Communication Services
- Client
- Mesquite Independent School District
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-007
- Posted
- 6/5/2026
- Category
- Software, System and Application
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe issuing agency is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive suite of software, online subscriptions, hardware, and communication services. The agency needs these solutions to support diverse operational areas, including educational software for elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialized software for career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, and technology. Additionally, the scope covers maintenance and facilities software, transportation software, personnel and benefits software, communication services including phone systems, and staff development and training services. The agency requires all work to be performed offsite. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based solely in the United States. The agency is accepting proposals digitally via email or online submissions. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget for this initiative. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than May 31, 2031.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 1. 2026-007 Invitation to Bid (4).pdf, 2. RFP #2026-007 Software, Online Subscriptions, Hardware, Services, and Commun.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Mesquite Independent School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to establish a pool of pre-approved vendors for software, online subscriptions, hardware, services, and communication services. The solicitation supports District educational, administrative, and operational functions. Contracts may be awarded to single or multiple qualified vendors.
- Issued by
- Mesquite Independent School District
- Questions due
- May 31, 2031
- Proposals due
- May 31, 2031, no later than 2:00 PM
- How to submit
- Electronic via IonWave portal strongly requested, or sealed hard copy
- Submission details
- Electronic bids submitted via https://mesquiteisd.ionwave.net. Paper responses require one (1) original response and three (3) copies in a sealed envelope to Purchasing Department, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd., Suite 204, Mesquite, Texas 75150. Faxed or emailed bids are not accepted.
- Contract term
- Begins upon award and continues through June 30 of the award year, with annual renewals upon mutual agreement not to extend beyond May 31, 2031.
- Estimated value
- Estimated annual expenditures may exceed $1,000,000
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Insurance and bonding
- Proof of insurance required
- Funding
- Texas Education Code 44.031
How proposals are evaluated
| Purchase Price | 40 |
| Quality of the vendor’s good(s) and/or service(s) | 25 |
| Extent to which good(s) and/or services meet District needs | 20 |
| Reputation of the vendor and the vendor’s goods or services | 10 |
| Vendors past Relationship with the District | 5 |
Scope of work
- Educational Software (Elementary, Middle, High School)
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Software
- Athletics Software
- Fine Arts Software
- Technology Software
- Maintenance and Facilities Software
- Transportation Software
- Personnel and Benefits Software
Minimum qualifications
- USA Organization Only (Onshore)
- 3–5 references
- K–12 experience (preferably Texas districts)
Documents to include with the bid
- Executive Summary
- Company Qualifications & Experience
- Resumes
- Implementation Plan
- Training & Support Plan
- Pricing Proposal and supporting pricing documentation
- Proof of insurance
- Texas and Federal certifications Attribute
- Conflict of interests
- Certificate of Interested Parties - Form 1295
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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