Houston Independent School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Houston, TX
Country:: US

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27-10-05 (403(b), 457 and 401(a) HISD Savings Plans) RFP
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Closes
Dec 7, 2026
Houston Independent School District seeks qualified vendors to provide services for its 403(b), 457 and 401(a) savings plans. Proposals and required documentation must be submitted through the electronic bidding portal, and the solicitation includes requirements for HUB participation, insurance, references, privacy, and background documentation. HISD may recommend one or more vendors after evaluation and compliance review, with any award subject to Board of Education approval; the tentative contract term is April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, with two automatic annual renewals and a possible extension of up to 90 days.
Contracted Physician Services - Request for Qualification
Posted
Oct 31, 2026
Closes
Nov 3, 2026
Provide contracted physician services.
27-10-20 (Architectural Services) RFP
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Closes
Nov 16, 2026
Houston Independent School District is soliciting statements of qualifications from qualified firms and individuals to provide architectural services under project 27-10-20. Selected vendors may be approved for HISD schools and departments after evaluation and verification of liability insurance and MWBE compliance, subject to Board of Education approval. The tentative contract term is December 11, 2026, through December 10, 2027, with two automatic annual renewals.

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Buyer Attributes

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Houston
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
176,727
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4823640
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
273
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
26,065.2
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
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55 / 100
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- Sole Source: If the need is unique with no equivalent, collaborate with HISD Procurement to justify under EDGAR and proceed as a sole source.
- Coops: HISD frequently procures through BuyBoard, Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts, and TIPS; your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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- HISD has used cooperative purchasing extensively; it is a primary, low-friction path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to get onboarded through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Houston Independent School District Contracts

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Imagine Learning, Inc. at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract between Houston Independent School District (HISD) and ImagineLearning, Inc. outlines the provision of instructional curriculum materials, supplies, and digital resources, specifically subscription-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The agreement, identified by Contract Number 21-06-02, has an initial project term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, with four automatic annual renewals, extending the potential end date to June 30, 2027. The contract specifies a "not to exceed" amount of $470,000,000.00. It also includes vendor-proposed deviations to HISD's standard terms and conditions, particularly regarding warranties and attorney's fees, incorporating the vendor's EULA.
Savvas Learning Company LLC at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document represents an agreement for College and Career Readiness Materials and Services (RFP 21-06-05) between Savvas Learning Company LLC and the Houston Independent School District. The agreement's term runs from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, including automatic renewals, with a total 'not to exceed' amount of $35,000,000. It includes the vendor's initial offer and acceptance of terms, HISD's formal award details, and a subsequent clarification letter dated August 4, 2023, addressing specific terms and conditions.
McGraw Hill LLC at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract formalizes an agreement between McGraw Hill LLC and the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for College and Career Readiness Materials and Services (Contract No. 21-06-05). The project term spans from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027, including renewals, with a maximum financial commitment of $35,000,000.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document represents a contract agreement between the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company (HMH) for instructional curriculum materials, supplies, and digital resources, under Contract Number 21-06-02. The contract's effective term runs from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027, including renewals. HMH submitted an 'Execution of Offer' form, agreeing to the terms and conditions of HISD's RFP, and later confirmed the removal of any deviations to HISD's standard terms. The agreement was approved by the HISD Board on May 12, 2022, and formally approved by HISD officials in December 2022.
PS LIGHTWAVE, INC. DBA PS LIGHTWAVE at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Jan 5, 2017Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract, identified as E2512, is titled '15-10-14-Consent-to-Assignment-CSP-Wide-Area-Network' with PS LIGHTWAVE, INC. DBA PS LIGHTWAVE as the vendor. It commenced on January 5, 2017, and is set to expire on June 29, 2031. The total contract amount is $11,376,000.00, and it is categorized as an 'Amendment'.

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Carnegie Vanguard High School Campus Improvement Plan 2022-2023
Date: Jun 29, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
This Campus Improvement Plan for Carnegie Vanguard High School outlines strategies to enhance academic achievement, student well-being, and operational efficiency for the 2022-2023 school year. Key priorities include increasing STAAR performance in reading, math, and English, improving College/Career/Military Readiness, and ensuring equitable outcomes for special education students. The plan also focuses on maintaining high attendance, fostering a safe and disciplined environment, addressing the needs of all special populations, and strengthening parent and community engagement. Strategic approaches involve expanding educational opportunities, ensuring student health and safety, transforming academic outreach, and increasing organizational efficiency through data-driven instruction and school-wide literacy and numeracy initiatives.
Houston Independent School District Progress Monitoring Report 2023-2028
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This Progress Monitoring Report for Houston Independent School District details the progress made on two primary educational goals for 3rd-grade students. The first goal is to increase the percentage of 3rd-grade students achieving 'Meets Grade Level' in STAAR Reading from 41% in June 2023 to 56% in June 2028. The second goal aims to increase the percentage of 3rd-grade students achieving 'Meets Grade Level' in STAAR Math from 38% in June 2023 to 53% in June 2028. The report outlines specific progress measures for each goal, highlights key takeaways regarding student growth, and proposes next steps for improvement through enhanced instruction, targeted interventions, and professional learning initiatives.

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Houston Independent School District Contracts

Imagine Learning, Inc. at Houston Independent School District

Savvas Learning Company LLC at Houston Independent School District

McGraw Hill LLC at Houston Independent School District

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company at Houston Independent School District

PS LIGHTWAVE, INC. DBA PS LIGHTWAVE at Houston Independent School District

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Carnegie Vanguard High School Campus Improvement Plan 2022-2023

Houston Independent School District Progress Monitoring Report 2023-2028

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Houston Independent School District RFPs

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Houston Independent School District Contracts

Imagine Learning, Inc. at Houston Independent School District

Savvas Learning Company LLC at Houston Independent School District

McGraw Hill LLC at Houston Independent School District

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company at Houston Independent School District

PS LIGHTWAVE, INC. DBA PS LIGHTWAVE at Houston Independent School District

Early Buyer Signals

Carnegie Vanguard High School Campus Improvement Plan 2022-2023

Houston Independent School District Progress Monitoring Report 2023-2028

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