Opportunity
Education Service Center, Region 4 Ionwave #26-18
Region 4 ESC Solicits National Contract for Exterior Surfacing Products and Paving Solutions
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
26-18
NAICS
238990, 238910, 423320
Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive contract covering exterior surfacing products, services, and paving solutions for use by public agencies nationwide through OMNIA Partners. - Government Buyer: - Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC), Houston, Texas - Serves 47 public school districts and 43 charter schools in a seven-county area, with national reach via cooperative purchasing - Products and Services Requested: - Wide range of exterior surfacing materials: concrete, asphalt, aggregate, stones, bricks, pavers, resin, gravel - Specialized products: acrylic sports surfaces, turf, sports paving, overlays, fences, borders - Related services: site preparation, installation, maintenance, repair, stabilization, restoration, resurfacing, crack sealing, geotextile paving fabric, full depth reclamation (FDR), additives, coating, sealing, waterproofing, manhole/water/sewer adjustments, striping, marking, grading, compacting, drainage, groundwork, sampling/testing, performance testing, site clean-up - Consultation and project management services - Notable Requirements: - Vendors may propose full product/service lines or balance of line items - Pricing may reference RSMeans Construction Procurement Catalog (Unit Price Book UPB) - Online-only proposal submission via Ion Wave Technologies - Preference for piggybackable contracts and minimal sales restrictions - Estimated annual contract volume is approximately $50 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to all qualified providers of exterior surfacing and paving solutions.
Description
Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) is soliciting proposals from qualified offerors to enter into a contract for exterior surfacing products, services, and paving solutions. The contract aims to provide comprehensive products and services, with the possibility for offerors to propose their complete product and service offerings or balance of line items. Region 4 ESC serves a large educational area in Texas and extends cooperative purchasing opportunities nationwide through OMNIA Partners. The contract emphasizes volume purchasing benefits and administrative cost reductions for public agencies, including school districts and charter schools.