District Wide School Photography

St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is seeking a districtwide student photography services provider through a competitive bidding process for comprehensive photography services across all district schools. The procurement opportunity, posted on January 13, 2026, requires a vendor capable of delivering photography services for all 60+ school locations, including high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and early childhood centers. Key deliverables include individual student portrait photography for identification and yearbook purposes, staff photography, retake days, image processing, and secure digital file delivery. The vendor must provide a web-based online ordering system for parents and guardians to purchase photo packages, with scheduling coordinated to minimize instructional disruption. Minimum vendor qualifications include five years of K-12 student photography experience, with a strong preference for urban public school district expertise. The proposal submission deadline is February 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT, with questions accepted until February 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST. All submissions must be made through the Euna Procurement portal, and the contract will require board approval by the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term is one year, with options for two additional 12-month extensions contingent upon satisfactory performance. Notably, SLPS will not be billed for student photography services under normal conditions, as parents and guardians will directly purchase photo packages from the photography provider. The vendor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability insurance. Additional requirements include completing criminal background checks for all employees with student contact and strict compliance with FERPA and student data privacy regulations. While no specific contract value is mentioned, vendors must provide a performance bond equal to 5% of the base bid and meet specific insurance requirements, including A.M. Best rating standards. The district demonstrates a preference for Missouri-produced products when available at equivalent cost and quality, and bidders must be registered with SAM.gov with current reports included in their proposal.