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National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
Total number of schools in the district.
Total number of staff members.
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Active opportunities open for bidding
Region 3 Education Service Center
Region 3 Education Service Center is soliciting vendor responses for a cooperative RFP to provide kitchen equipment and supplies to participating school districts in its Regional Purchasing Cooperative (Bid 02-224-26). The opportunity is a procurement RFP (not a grant) that is open for electronic submission via the Bonfire portal, with a contract term planned to serve member districts during the 2026–2027 school year. The solicitation was posted Feb 11, 2026 and closes Mar 4, 2026; proposals will be evaluated on technical capability, vendor reputation/product quality, fit to member needs, past relationships, and price.
Posted Date
Feb 11, 2026
Due Date
Mar 4, 2026
Release: Feb 11, 2026
Region 3 Education Service Center
Close: Mar 4, 2026
Region 3 Education Service Center is soliciting vendor responses for a cooperative RFP to provide kitchen equipment and supplies to participating school districts in its Regional Purchasing Cooperative (Bid 02-224-26). The opportunity is a procurement RFP (not a grant) that is open for electronic submission via the Bonfire portal, with a contract term planned to serve member districts during the 2026–2027 school year. The solicitation was posted Feb 11, 2026 and closes Mar 4, 2026; proposals will be evaluated on technical capability, vendor reputation/product quality, fit to member needs, past relationships, and price.
AvailableRegion 3 Education Service Center
Region 3 Education Service Center is soliciting bids for Art Supplies to serve participating school districts across its cooperative. The contract term runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, requiring vendors to maintain inventory and deliver within specified school-day windows. Submissions must include specific forms and compliance certifications, and an administrative bid fee is required as part of this active procurement solicitation.
Posted Date
Feb 11, 2026
Due Date
Mar 4, 2026
Release: Feb 11, 2026
Region 3 Education Service Center
Close: Mar 4, 2026
Region 3 Education Service Center is soliciting bids for Art Supplies to serve participating school districts across its cooperative. The contract term runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, requiring vendors to maintain inventory and deliver within specified school-day windows. Submissions must include specific forms and compliance certifications, and an administrative bid fee is required as part of this active procurement solicitation.
AvailableRegion 3 Education Service Center
Region 3 Education Service Center (ESC) is soliciting vendors to provide office equipment and supplies to its Regional Purchasing Cooperative members (32 South Texas school districts) under RFP RPC 02-222-26. The cooperative will award multiple discount-pricing agreements for the contract term August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with possible extensions; vendors must submit pricing, required forms, and supporting documentation via the buyer's Bonfire portal and pay a $150 administrative fee. Evaluation is best-value based (pricing, product quality, vendor reputation, service capacity and warranties); required submission documents include Form 1295, W-9, ACORD Certificate of Insurance, EDGAR/federal compliance forms, and bid forms.
Posted Date
Feb 11, 2026
Due Date
Mar 4, 2026
Release: Feb 11, 2026
Region 3 Education Service Center
Close: Mar 4, 2026
Region 3 Education Service Center (ESC) is soliciting vendors to provide office equipment and supplies to its Regional Purchasing Cooperative members (32 South Texas school districts) under RFP RPC 02-222-26. The cooperative will award multiple discount-pricing agreements for the contract term August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with possible extensions; vendors must submit pricing, required forms, and supporting documentation via the buyer's Bonfire portal and pay a $150 administrative fee. Evaluation is best-value based (pricing, product quality, vendor reputation, service capacity and warranties); required submission documents include Form 1295, W-9, ACORD Certificate of Insurance, EDGAR/federal compliance forms, and bid forms.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Region 3 Education Service Center
The meeting agenda includes an investment report, RPC bid awards, and the executive director's report. Consent action items involve interlocal agreements, budget amendments, and sponsorships. An action item focuses on participation in the 2021-2022 TACS Legal Services Program Agreement. A closed session will discuss hiring an executive director. The open session will cover the employment and compensation of the executive director, a title change for Charlotte Baker, and the payment of her remaining personal days.
The meeting agenda includes announcements, roll call, recognition of visitors, and approval of minutes from the October 19, 2020 meeting. Open forum and closed meeting sessions are scheduled, with the closed session covering attorney consultation, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, medical or psychiatric records, security, emergency management, and economic development negotiations. Information and discussion items include an investment report, employment/resignations, regional purchasing cooperative bid awards, and the executive director's report. Consent action items cover interlocal agreements, budget amendments, sponsorships and donations, and approval of legal services. Action items include approving a January board meeting date, calling for a board election, and considering a decision on whether to hold the election if all positions are unopposed.
The meeting agenda includes the administration of oaths of office, board reorganization, investment reports, employment matters, RPC bid awards, and the executive director's report. Consent action items involve interlocal agreements, budget amendments, organizational memberships, funding applications, early childhood intervention billing rates, and sponsorships. Action items include approving a depository contract extension, setting board meeting dates, approving calendars, employee insurance coverage, job classifications, pay increases, and budget adoption. A closed session is also scheduled.
The Board of Directors meeting will include an annual meeting with regional superintendents, a public hearing on the Center's performance, review of investment and employment reports, and discussion of RPC bid awards. Consent action items include approval of interlocal agreements, policy updates, sponsorships, an organizational chart, and a design build contract. Action items include approval of supplemental pay, a capital improvement plan, budget amendments, the 2024-2025 budget, and offers on the sale of real property. A closed session will address the Executive Director's goals and evaluation, followed by open session consideration of the Executive Director's salary and benefits.
The meeting agenda includes a call to order, roll call, recognition of visitors, and approval of minutes from the October 19, 2020 meeting. Open forum and closed meeting sessions are scheduled, with the closed session covering attorney consultation, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, medical or psychiatric records, security, emergency management, and economic development negotiations. Information and discussion items include an investment report, employment/resignations, regional purchasing cooperative bid awards, and an executive director report. Consent action items cover interlocal agreements, budget amendments, sponsorships and donations, participation in an independent retainer program, and approval of legal assistance for purchasing services. Action items include approval of the annual financial audit, selection of an auditing firm, a call for election of board directors, consideration of an unopposed election, approval of a February 2021 board meeting date, setting aside reserves for capital improvements, extending FFCRA leave benefits, and participation in a purchasing cooperative. The meeting will conclude with a closed session, resumption of the open session, and adjournment.
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