8-DISD TsCs Deviation Request 1.13.2026.xlsx

This is a Deviation Request document submitted by Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for the Academic Enrichment and Support/Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Materials procurement. The request pertains to an RFP designed to purchase instructional materials, goods, and services for visual and performing arts instruction across Dallas ISD, including support for band, choir, orchestra, piano, modern band, jazz band, mariachi, dance, elementary music, visual arts, theatre, and technical theatre. The materials are necessary for TEKS-based instruction and enhance creation, evaluation, instruction, performance, presentation, preparation, and production in these content areas. The procurement is intended for district-wide use on an as-needed basis and is replacing RFP 206683. The contract term is structured as a three-year initial agreement with two successive one-year renewal options, not to exceed five years total. Either party must provide written notice ninety days prior to expiration of the current term if renewal is not intended.

The RFP is being issued in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 requirements and may utilize local, state, federal, and grant-funded sources. All vendors are encouraged to participate, including sole source providers. The file does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, award dates, response deadlines, or specific funding amounts. The procurement is designed to build upon the vendor base established under the predecessor RFP 206683, with prior awardees encouraged to respond to this solicitation.