Program Supplies and Equipment 2026

Closed State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
PSE2026
State
Texas
Responses due

Opportunity facts

Jurisdiction
NIGP codes
UNSPSC codes
Show all 20
Point of contact

Opportunity details come from txsmartbuy.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Program Supplies and Equipment 2026, seeking vendors to provide Pre-K educational supplies and equipment for program operations from July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2029. The solicitation (2026-PSE) covers 72 line items of educational materials, including construction paper, sensory tools, furniture, chairs, and storage containers, with requirements for inside delivery and assembly when necessary. Vendors must deliver materials to specified locations and demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in early childhood program supplies. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with proposals due by 10:00 a.m. on January 20, 2026. The evaluation process will use a 100-point system assessing prior experience, organizational structure, staff qualifications, work understanding, and pricing. The contract structure is a one-year fixed-price agreement with options for two additional one-year periods, potentially extendable based on performance and mutual agreement.

Head Start of Greater Dallas actively encourages participation from small and minority-owned businesses, with a preference for vendors offering a web-based online ordering system that can be customized to their specific requirements. The agency is particularly interested in suppliers who can provide in-kind donations or value-added services to help meet federal funding match requirements. While no specific budget range is detailed, the comprehensive nature of the 72-line item procurement suggests a significant investment in educational supplies and equipment. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, though the RFP indicates a desire for a vendor with substantial experience in early childhood program supplies. The solicitation appears to be open to a wide range of vendors, with an emphasis on those who can demonstrate technical capability, customization potential, and a commitment to supporting early childhood education through comprehensive supply solutions.

Files

On GovTribe

Work this opportunity

  • Track it in your pipeline
  • Similar opportunities
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity