Delivery Truck Purchase for Nutrition and Food Service

Katy Independent School District (KISD) in Harris County, Texas is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 2511SM) for the purchase of one delivery truck for its Nutrition and Food Service Department. The procurement seeks a Hino Model MY27-L6 truck with specific technical requirements including a Cummins B6.7L diesel engine (240-260 horsepower), Allison 6-speed automatic transmission, and a 24-foot minimum body (26-foot acceptable) manufactured by Morgan Corp., Supreme, or Smyrna with interior specifications such as LED lighting, E-track cargo control, and a Maxon 6,000-pound capacity liftgate. The vehicle must be delivered on or before August 1, 2026, to the Central Maintenance & Operations Annex at 20380 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77449, and must have an odometer reading not exceeding 250 miles at delivery. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point basis prioritizing purchase price (30 points), extent to which goods meet district needs (20 points), quality of goods and services (15 points), vendor reputation (15 points), compliance with solicitation terms and conditions (10 points), and vendor's past relationship with similar-sized entities (10 points). The RFP was posted on February 12, 2026, with proposals due by March 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST via the Bonfire online submission portal. Vendors must submit pricing through the Bonfire System, provide certificates of insurance with specified coverage limits, and furnish documentation including certificate of origin, title application, odometer statement, temporary license tags, and vehicle inspection reports within ten business days of delivery.

There are no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility for this procurement. All vendors must comply with extensive federal, state, and local certifications including Davis-Bacon Act compliance, Buy American Act provisions, debarment and suspension certifications, and equal employment opportunity requirements, along with Texas-specific boycott certifications regarding Israel and energy companies. Vendors must submit IRS Form W-9, Vendor Certifications (2025), a Solicitation Confidentiality Form, and complete Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties) with the Texas Ethics Commission. Vendors should note that KISD is exempt from Texas and local sales taxes and federal excise taxes, so responses must exclude these charges, and all deliveries must be FOB Destination with inside delivery during regular business hours with freight charges included in bid prices. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated expenditure for this purchase is $140,000.00, with pricing firm for the contract term and any subsequent increases requiring thirty days' written notice to the Director of Purchasing.