Opportunity
Grand Prairie Independent School District Ionwave #RFP 26-01
GPISD Indefinite RFP for Vendor Qualification: Maintenance, Facilities, Transportation, and Food Service
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 9999
Identifier
RFP 26-01
NAICS
561210, 561720, 485410, 722310, 238990
Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) is seeking to qualify vendors for its district vendor list covering maintenance, facilities, transportation, and food service needs. - This is an indefinite, non-expiring RFP; vendors may apply at any time to be eligible for future district purchases. - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the RFP is for qualification only. - Vendors must submit: - Current Certificate of Insurance (COI) for any activities on district property (demos, installations, events, etc.) - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) - ACH setup form for payment - Adherence to insurance guidelines, including coverage for general liability, auto liability, workers’ compensation, and event-specific requirements (e.g., sexual abuse coverage, umbrella liability, additional insured endorsements for GPISD) - Insurance requirements vary by service type and contract value, especially for contracts over $50,000. - GPISD participates in interlocal agreements with EPCNT and CTPA, allowing other governmental entities to use awarded contracts. - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; this is a qualifying process for future opportunities. - Services covered include professional consulting, event coverage, construction/repair, transportation, performance, subcontractor, and miscellaneous event services.
Description
This is a non-expiring Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) for equipment, supplies, and services related to maintenance, facilities, transportation, and food service. The RFP serves as a qualifying bid only, with no specific services to bid on, and successful submission places the company on the district vendor list. Vendors who responded to a previous RFP (23-01) do not need to submit again. Vendors requiring access to district properties for demos or installations must provide a current Certificate of Insurance before purchase orders are issued.