For Vendors
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, any visitor to Region 7 facilities must request a visit by emailing: purchasing@esc7.net.
In order to become an approved vendor, companies must go through a bid process. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative facilitates thirty-nine (39) bids that are available at different times throughout the year. Please note that submitting a catalog discount bid can place a company as an approved vendor through a multiple-vendor award; you are not bidding on any particular job/product/service/district.
- Bid Notification Request: This enables a vendor to receive e-mailed notification of bid opportunities, submit bid responses, and view bid awards.
- To search current awarded vendors: Vendor Search
Region 7 Purchasing Membership Have more questions? Click HERE for FAQ
BID TIMELINE
Dates may change as needed. All Bid Deadline times are 1:30 pm central.
Bid Category | Date Available | Bid Submission | Bid Award |
Commodity Processing | Dec 2, 2020 | Jan 13, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
Catering | Dec 2, 2020 | Jan 12, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
Building Maintenance & Safety Supplies | Dec 8, 2020 | Jan 14, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
Health Supplies | Dec 8, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
Athletic Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies | Dec 14, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies | Dec 14, 2020 | Jan 26, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies | Feb 3, 2021 | Mar 23, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
Snacks, Beverages, Ala’ Carte, & Produce | Feb 3, 2021 | Mar 23, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
Athletic Equipment & Supplies | Feb 8, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
General Office Supplies & Furniture | Feb 10, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice - Line-Item | Mar 8, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Food Service - Single Source | Mar 8, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Classroom Calculators - Line-Item | Mar 8, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Copy Paper - Line-Item | Mar 8, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Custodial Supplies | Apr 7, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Library Books & Supplies | Apr 7, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Classroom Furniture & Supplies | Apr 7, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Musical Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies | Apr 12, 2021 | May 18, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Construction, Building & Supplies | Apr 12, 2021 | May 18, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Electrical Supplies | Apr 14, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Plumbing Supplies | Apr 14, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
Educational Activities & Supplies | May 31, 2021 | Jul 6, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Uniforms: Athletic; Band; Performance | May 31, 2021 | Jul 6, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Contracted Services | Jun 2, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies | Jun 2, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Computer Hardware & Supplies | Jun 7, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Network Systems & Supplies | Jun 7, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Printing & Printing Supplies | Jun 9, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Vocational Equipment & Supplies | Jun 9, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Paint & Painting Supplies | Aug 2, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
Copy Machines | Aug 2, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
Vehicles: All Types; New/Pre-owned; Buy/Lease | Aug 4, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
Special Education & Supplies | Aug 9, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
Grounds/Athletic Fields Main, Equip & Supplies | Aug 11, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 |
Computer Software & Supplies | Oct 4, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
Science Supplies | Oct 6, 2021 | Nov 11, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
Physical Education/Rec Sports, Equip & Supplies | Oct 11, 2021 | Nov 16, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
Transportation Maintenance & Supplies | Oct 13, 2021 | Nov 18, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
Instructional Catalog | Oct 18, 2021 | Nov 18, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
Supplemental Food Services - Single Source | Oct 27, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 |
Available ESC Bids
None at this time
Available District Bids
Fruitvale ISD Replacement of Electronic Basketball Goals March 12, 2021
Fruitvale ISD Replacement of Accordion Doors March 12, 2021
Contact:
Martha Lakey, CTSBO
Purchasing Technician
Phone: 903-988-6859
1909 N Longview St.
Kilgore, TX 75662
E-mail: purchasing@esc7.net
Department Fax: 903-988-6852