Opportunity
Houston Independent School District Ionwave #26-04-28-50
Houston ISD Sole Source Procurement for International Baccalaureate Program Goods and Services
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
26-04-28-50
NAICS
611710
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking sole source procurement for International Baccalaureate (IB) program goods and services. - Government Buyer: - Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Purchasing Services Department - OEM Highlight: - International Baccalaureate (IB) organization is the primary OEM - Products/Services Requested: - International Baccalaureate program goods (unspecified types) - International Baccalaureate program services, including software and related services - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Quantities and part numbers are not specified; procurement covers a range of IB-related goods and services - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must become HISD Approved Vendors by submitting required documentation (insurance, fingerprinting, background checks, conflict of interest forms, affidavits, price schedules, and data privacy agreements if collecting student data) - Compliance with Texas Education Code Chapter 22A for service providers, including fingerprinting and background checks for those with direct student contact - Strict adherence to HISD's insurance and data privacy standards - Contract Term: - Initial term of one year, with four annual renewal options (maximum five years total) - Annual subscription possible
Description
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking to engage with a vendor for the procurement of select goods and/or services related to the International Baccalaureate program. This is a sole source solicitation requiring vendors to become an HISD Approved Vendor by submitting all requested information and documentation, including a certificate of liability insurance. The contract term is tentatively from June 12, 2026, through June 11, 2027, with four annual renewals not to extend beyond June 11, 2031. Vendors must comply with fingerprinting and background check requirements if they have direct contact with students.