26R-035EZ Plumbing Equipment, Parts and Related Items

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is soliciting competitive bids for plumbing equipment, parts, and related items through the ESBD (Education Service Center Buying Cooperative) cooperative purchasing program under contract 26R-035EZ. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply a comprehensive range of plumbing materials including pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, pumps, and installation hardware to support maintenance and repair operations across Texas school districts and education service centers. Vendors are required to submit detailed pricing structures and product specifications on a competitive basis, with discounts applied to manufacturer list prices or net pricing options clearly identified. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors capable of supplying plumbing equipment to multiple entities throughout Texas, including both incumbent vendors holding previous cooperative contracts and new bidders seeking to participate in the competitive rebid process. The initial contract term includes potential renewal options to extend the agreement and enable continued procurement of essential maintenance and repair items. Proposals are due by April 15, 2026, with the solicitation posted as of April 8, 2026. The cooperative purchasing structure enables participating entities to leverage collective buying power to achieve cost savings on plumbing supplies and equipment.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types that may respond, though the framework is available to school districts, education service centers, and other eligible entities across Texas. Funding for procurements will be sourced through individual participating entity budgets as purchases are made under the cooperative framework, meaning award values will vary based on actual usage and demand from member organizations rather than a fixed budget allocation. The document does not identify specific incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration specifications that would necessitate compatibility with legacy systems. Participating entities will benefit from the standardized pricing and terms negotiated through this cooperative agreement, allowing schools and education service centers to procure plumbing supplies efficiently while maintaining cost controls through the competitive bidding process established by TEA.