Opportunity
United Independent School District Ionwave #RFCQ 008-2026
Annual Safety Inspections for District Buses and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
RFCQ 008-2026
NAICS
811121
The United Independent School District (UISD) in Texas is soliciting qualified vendors to conduct annual safety inspections for its fleet of over 300 buses and approximately 14 heavy-duty vehicles. - Government Buyer: - United Independent School District (UISD), Department of Transportation - Scope of Services: - Annual Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety inspections for all district buses and heavy-duty vehicles - Inspections must comply with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regulations - Vendors must be licensed as Official Vehicle Inspection Stations by DPS and remain in good standing throughout the contract - Provide both physical and digital copies of inspection reports - Scheduling of inspections as directed by UISD - Notable Requirements: - Strict insurance coverage requirements - Compliance with criminal history background checks for all employees - Adherence to all state and district regulations - Contract Details: - 36-month contract with option for annual renewal - Services provided on an as-needed, recurring basis - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated total vehicles to be inspected: 314 (over 300 buses + 14 heavy-duty vehicles)
Description
United Independent School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to perform annual safety inspections on all district buses and heavy-duty vehicles as mandated by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the 2026-2027 school year. The inspections must comply with Texas Department of Transportation regulations and be conducted at the direction of the Department of Transportation. Vendors must be licensed and recognized by DPS as an active Official Vehicle Inspection Station and remain in good standing for the contract duration. The contract spans 36 months with an option for annual renewal, and services will be requested on an as-needed basis.