College & Career Readiness Products & Services

Spring Independent School District in Houston, Texas is requesting proposals for College & Career Readiness Products & Services across six categories — International Baccalaureate programs, assessments and licenses, instructional materials, direct student services, professional development, and software — with proposals due October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT and questions due October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.

Vendors may bid on all items or select specific line items using the "No Bid" option. The District reserves the right to make partial or full awards. All delivery must be Freight Prepaid, F.O.B. Destination with inside delivery included in pricing. Bid pricing must remain fixed for the entire initial twelve-month term; price increase requests are limited to 3% and permitted only at renewal points with justification.

The estimated contract value exceeds $100,000 annually. The initial contract term runs from January 13, 2026 through January 12, 2027, with the District reserving the right to renew annually for up to four additional one-year terms or extend month-to-month.

Vendors must submit a completed Form W-9, Exhibit A Questionnaire, and a vendor portfolio with at least one public, private, or charter school district reference. Required certifications include compliance with 2 CFR 200, federal debarment and suspension affirmations, criminal history and fingerprinting certifications for covered employees, and workers' compensation insurance with a minimum general aggregate liability coverage of $1,000,000. Vendors must also provide conflict-of-interest disclosures per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176. Responses must be submitted electronically through Spring ISD's online bidding system; vendors are strongly encouraged to submit at least four hours prior to the deadline to address potential system errors.

An award recommendation will be made at the Spring ISD Board of Trustees meeting on January 12, 2027.