RFCSP 016-24A Local Retail and Grocery

The Birdville Independent School District (BISD) in Tarrant County, Texas is issuing a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) for Local Retail & Grocery services. The contract will allow BISD campuses and departments to purchase various retail, store, restaurant, and fundraising items on an as-needed basis throughout the DFW metroplex area. The contract term is from December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with four one-year renewal options. BISD is seeking to award multiple vendors utilizing a catalog discount pricing model, with a total estimated annual expenditure of $1,031,814.16. Proposals are due by November 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT. The evaluation criteria include purchase price, vendor reputation and service quality, ability to meet the district's needs, past relationship with BISD, and compliance with historically underutilized business requirements. BISD will award to vendors scoring 70 points or higher on the evaluation.

BISD is a member of the Educational Purchasing Cooperative of North Texas (EPCNT) and Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA), allowing their members to utilize the awarded contract. Vendors must submit a W-9 form and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. There is no specific set-aside designation, but BISD is seeking to promote participation from historically underutilized businesses. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific technology integration requirements.