Opportunity
Houston Independent School District Ionwave #27-08-99
Houston ISD seeks pet supplies and aquarium maintenance services
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
27-08-99
NAICS
453910, 561790
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking proposals for pet supplies and aquarium maintenance services to support educational programs. - Government Buyer: - Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Products and Services Requested: - Pet supplies for classroom and educational use - Aquarium maintenance services for school facilities - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must meet HISD liability insurance standards - Participation in the Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program is required - Submission of various compliance forms, including HUB Participation, Data Privacy Agreement, Certificate of Insurance, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Criminal History Background Certification, Pre-Employment/Pre-Service Affidavit, and Fingerprint Appointment Registration - Compliance with Texas Education Code Chapter 22A for service providers - Reference surveys and adherence to HISD's data privacy standards - Contract Details: - Approved Vendor status will be established - Contract term is one year, with two automatic annual renewals (maximum three years) - All vendors, including previously awarded, must submit new proposals
Description
The Houston Independent School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for pet supplies and aquarium maintenance services and related items. This solicitation replaces the previous contract and aims to establish Approved Vendor status for the district. The contract term is from November 13, 2026, through November 12, 2027, with two automatic annual renewals not to extend beyond November 12, 2029. Vendors must submit proposals by September 30, 2026, and participate in a virtual pre-proposal conference on September 9, 2026.