Plumbing Supplies

Klein Independent School District (KISD) is soliciting electronic proposals for Plumbing Supplies through RFP #25-197, targeting vendors capable of providing comprehensive plumbing materials and supplies for district maintenance and construction needs. The procurement is specifically located in Harris County, Texas, with proposals due on October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST through the Bonfire purchasing system. The initial contract term will run from December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, with potential for four additional one-year renewals, extending the total contract period to five years. KISD will evaluate proposals using a 100-point scoring system that considers purchase price (30 points), vendor reputation (15 points), service quality (15 points), district needs alignment (15 points), past relationships (10 points), long-term cost (10 points), and vendor resources (5 points). Vendors must be licensed to do business in Texas, carry appropriate insurance, and submit comprehensive references demonstrating their capability to meet the district's plumbing supply requirements.

The procurement encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE), with additional considerations for small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses when federal funds are involved. Vendors must complete extensive certification forms addressing compliance with federal regulations, including provisions related to residency, domestic preferences, Buy America Act requirements, and various federal grant contract provisions. The district requires vendors to provide criminal history reviews, comply with safety regulations, and meet specific licensing requirements. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with potential for price adjustments upon renewal. KISD reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors if deemed advantageous and makes no quantity guarantees, indicating flexibility in the procurement approach and potential for multiple vendor selection.