Houston Independent School District

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

Houston Independent School District RFPs

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27-08-30 (Telecommunicator Simulation Platform, Items, and Related Services) RFP
Posted
Sep 11, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
Houston Independent School District issued this RFP for a telecommunicator simulation platform, associated items, and related services. The selected vendor or vendors must complete the HISD procurement process, satisfy insurance and MWBE requirements, and obtain Board of Education approval to become an approved vendor. The tentative contract term is December 11, 2026, through December 10, 2027, with two automatic annual renewals, and proposals are due October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
27-08-30 (Telecommunicator Simulation Platform, Items, and Related Services)
Posted
Sep 11, 2026
Closes
Oct 14, 2026
Houston Independent School District issued this RFP for a telecommunicator simulation platform, associated items, and related services. The selected vendor or vendors must complete the HISD procurement process, satisfy insurance and MWBE requirements, and obtain Board of Education approval to become an approved vendor. The tentative contract term is December 11, 2026, through December 10, 2027, with two automatic annual renewals, and proposals are due October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
27-08-99 (Pet Supplies and Aquarium Maintenance Services and Related Items) RFP
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Houston Independent School District is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide pet supplies, aquarium maintenance services, and related items. Solicitation 27-08-99 replaces the previous RFP 21-12-01, and previously awarded vendors must submit new proposals to remain eligible for consideration. The solicitation was issued on August 28, 2026, and proposals are due September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

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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 Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
55 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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55 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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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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- Houston Independent School District, TX: No specific dollar thresholds provided.
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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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PS LIGHTWAVE, INC. DBA PS LIGHTWAVE at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Jan 5, 2017Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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'.
AKJ EDUCATION at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Oct 13, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is seeking approval for a contract with multiple vendors under RFP 21-06-02-B for instructional curriculum materials, supplies, and digital resources. The contract, with a 'not to exceed' total of $470,000,000, will run from October 13, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with three automatic annual renewals not extending beyond June 30, 2027. This document includes individual execution of offer forms from numerous approved vendors.
ASTERIA LEARNING, INC dba ECS LEARNING SYSTEMS at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Nov 10, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document serves as a contract signature request for an amendment to RFP 21-06-02-B, pertaining to Instructional Curriculum Materials, Supplies, and Digital Services for the Houston Independent School District. The amendment's purpose is to award additional vendors to the existing project without increasing the overall funding. The project's effective term is from November 10, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with three annual renewals, not extending beyond June 30, 2027. The total project not to exceed amount is $470,000,000.
Vocabulary.com LLC at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Feb 13, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is a Consent to Assignment agreement where Thinkmap, Inc. dba Vocabulary.com transfers its existing contract, RFP #21-06-02 (dated May 12, 2022) for instructional curriculum materials, supplies, and digital resources, to Dictionary Media Group, Inc. dba Vocabulary.com. The Houston Independent School District (HISD) consents to this assignment, confirming that all original contract terms remain binding. The consent became effective on 2026-02-13 upon the completion of all required signatures.
FROGSTREET PRESS LLC at Houston Independent School District
Effective: Nov 10, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is an Execution of Offer for an RFP from Frogstreet Press, LLC to the Houston Independent School District for Instructional Curriculum Materials, Supplies, and Digital Resources. The contract, identified as 21-06-02-B, has an effective project term from November 10, 2023, through June 30, 2027, including all renewals. The total maximum project amount is set at $470,000,000.00. The vendor agrees to the RFP's terms and conditions, noting that shipping and handling will be an additional 15% charge.

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Board meetings and strategic plans from Houston Independent School District

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The School Board held a hearings meeting to deliberate on various independent hearing examiner recommendations and dispute resolution cases. Key agenda items included the consideration of recommendations regarding teachers at Fondren Middle School and Gross Elementary School, as well as dispute resolution hearings for former employees from the Office of Academics and the Transportation Department. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters, ongoing litigation, and district safety, emergency management, and security audits.
Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The School Board conducted a series of hearings regarding personnel matters, including the nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract, the denial of relief and upholding of decisions by hearing officers for two other employees, and the dismissal of a grievance. The board also adjourned to closed session to deliberate on personnel duties, compensation, legal matters including pending litigation, and an update on district safety and security audit findings.
Houston Independent School District School Board Regular Meeting

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Stephanie WalkerAnalyst II, Energy and Sustainability

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Tamitra JohnsonAssistant Principal, NES MS 12M

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Houston Independent School District RFPs

27-08-30 (Telecommunicator Simulation Platform, Items, and Related Services) RFP

27-08-30 (Telecommunicator Simulation Platform, Items, and Related Services)

27-08-99 (Pet Supplies and Aquarium Maintenance Services and Related Items) RFP

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Houston Independent School District Contracts

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

AKJ EDUCATION at Houston Independent School District

ASTERIA LEARNING, INC dba ECS LEARNING SYSTEMS at Houston Independent School District

Vocabulary.com LLC at Houston Independent School District

FROGSTREET PRESS LLC at Houston Independent School District

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Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Regular Meeting

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Houston Independent School District RFPs

27-08-30 (Telecommunicator Simulation Platform, Items, and Related Services) RFP

27-08-30 (Telecommunicator Simulation Platform, Items, and Related Services)

27-08-99 (Pet Supplies and Aquarium Maintenance Services and Related Items) RFP

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Houston Independent School District Contracts

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

AKJ EDUCATION at Houston Independent School District

ASTERIA LEARNING, INC dba ECS LEARNING SYSTEMS at Houston Independent School District

Vocabulary.com LLC at Houston Independent School District

FROGSTREET PRESS LLC at Houston Independent School District

Early Buyer Signals

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Regular Meeting

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Houston Independent School District RFPs

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Houston Independent School District Contracts

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

AKJ EDUCATION at Houston Independent School District

ASTERIA LEARNING, INC dba ECS LEARNING SYSTEMS at Houston Independent School District

Vocabulary.com LLC at Houston Independent School District

FROGSTREET PRESS LLC at Houston Independent School District

Early Buyer Signals

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Regular Meeting

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Houston Independent School District RFPs

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Houston Independent School District Contracts

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

AKJ EDUCATION at Houston Independent School District

ASTERIA LEARNING, INC dba ECS LEARNING SYSTEMS at Houston Independent School District

Vocabulary.com LLC at Houston Independent School District

FROGSTREET PRESS LLC at Houston Independent School District

Early Buyer Signals

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Hearings Meeting

Houston Independent School District School Board Regular Meeting

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