Opportunity
Houston Independent School District Ionwave #26-04-13-50
Sole Source Procurement for School Nutrition Software and Services (PrimeroEdge, SchoolCafe, Yotta) for Houston ISD
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
26-04-13-50
NAICS
511210, 541511
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking a sole source provider for school nutrition software and related services. - Government Buyer: - Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Purchasing Services Department, Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center - OEMs and Vendors: - PrimeroEdge (school nutrition software) - SchoolCafe (school nutrition software) - Yotta (inspection web and mobile application) - Products/Services Requested: - School nutrition management software (PrimeroEdge, SchoolCafe) - Yotta inspection web and mobile application - Support, training, and related services for all software - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Texas Education Code Chapter 22A for service providers - Criminal background checks and fingerprinting for personnel with direct student contact - Data privacy agreements for handling student data - Submission of all required forms in PDF format - Vendors must become 'Approved Vendors' and be authorized by the HISD Board of Education - Contract Term: - Initial term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 - Up to three annual renewal options, not to extend beyond June 30, 2031 - Possible ninety-day extension at the District's discretion
Description
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking to procure school nutrition software through a sole source solicitation. The procurement involves engaging an approved vendor authorized by the HISD Board of Education. The contract term is tentatively from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with three annual renewals not to extend beyond June 30, 2031. Vendors must submit required documentation including a certificate of liability insurance and comply with HISD policies to be considered for approval.