Plumbing Parts, Materials, Maintenance and Repair Services

Fort Bend Independent School District is requesting proposals for plumbing parts, materials, and maintenance and repair services on an as-needed, districtwide basis across 83 campuses and multiple administrative sites, with proposals due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. The solicitation is divided into two independent categories — Category A (parts and supplies without labor) and Category B (maintenance, repair, diagnostics, testing, and emergency response services with authorized labor) — with vendors eligible to propose for either category or both.

The District serves over 78,000 students and seeks qualified suppliers and licensed plumbing contractors to support schools, administrative facilities, athletic complexes, transportation facilities, kitchens, and other owned or operated locations. Pricing must be firm and quoted F.O.B. Destination, with all shipping, handling, freight, and delivery costs included; no additional charges are accepted unless authorized in writing. No minimum purchase amounts, purchase order quantities, or service call volumes are guaranteed.

The initial contract term is three years with options for up to two additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria total 100 points weighted across purchase price (30 points), vendor reputation (5 points), quality of services (25 points), alignment with District needs (25 points), past experience with similar organizations (10 points), and long-term cost impact (5 points). The District reserves the right to make one or multiple awards by category, product group, service capability, or other combinations; an award under one category does not guarantee an award under the other.

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the FBISD Electronic Bidding Portal (Bonfire) and include pricing schedules, Form 1295 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, background check authorization, debarment certification, client references, and documentation of licenses and certifications. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 15, 2026; questions are due September 21, 2026. The District anticipates Board presentation and award notification in January 2027. Contract execution is contingent on execution of a Vendor Acknowledgement Form, a Certificate of Insurance, and the District's standard Agreement for Services.