For Vendors

See below the 'Bid Timeline' to access any available ISD or ESC RFPs or requests - Completing a 'Bid Notification Request' is NOT required to access non-Cooperative RFPs or requests.

 

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-eight (38) 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 RequestThis enables a vendor to receive e-mailed notification of bid opportunities, submit bid responses, and view bid awards.

             Region 7 Purchasing Membership                                               Have more questions?  Click HERE for FAQ

BID TIMELINE

Dates may change as needed.  All Bid times are 1:30 pm central unless indicated differently in the bid documents. 

          

Bid Category  Date Available Bid Submission  Time Cntl Bid Award
Commodity Processing Dec 1, 2022 Jan 9, 2023 10:00 AM Feb 16, 2023
Commodity Processing  Open Jan 11, 2023 10:00 AM  
Catering Dec 5, 2022 Jan 17, 2023 1:30 PM Feb 16, 2023
Health Supplies Dec 7, 2022 Jan 19, 2023 1:30 PM Feb 16, 2023
Athletic Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies Dec 7, 2022 Jan 19, 2023 1:30 PM Feb 16, 2023
Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies Dec 12, 2022 Jan 24, 2023 1:30 PM Feb 16, 2023
Building Maintenance & Safety Supplies Dec 14, 2022 Feb 7, 2023 1:30 PM Feb 16, 2023
Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies Feb 6, 2023 Mar 21, 2023 1:30 PM Apr 18, 2023
Snacks, Beverages, Ala’ Carte, & Produce Feb 8, 2023 Mar 23, 2023 1:30 PM Apr 18, 2023
Athletic Equipment & Supplies Feb 13, 2023 Mar 28, 2023 1:30 PM Apr 18, 2023
General Office Supplies & Furniture Feb 15, 2023 Apr 11, 2023 1:30 PM Apr 18, 2023
Custodial Supplies Apr 5, 2023 May 23, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Classroom Furniture & Supplies Apr 5, 2023 May 25, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Musical Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies Apr 12, 2023 May 30, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Electrical Supplies Apr 12, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Plumbing Supplies Apr 12, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Construction, Building & Supplies Apr 17, 2023 Jun 6, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Library Books & Supplies Apr 18, 2023 Jun 6, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice Apr 20, 2023 May 16, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice  Open May 18, 2023 1:30 PM  
Food Service Apr 20, 2023 May 16, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Food Service  Open May 18, 2023 1:30 PM  
Copy Paper Apr 20, 2023 May 16, 2023 1:30 PM Jun 15, 2023
Copy Paper  Open May 18, 2023 1:30 PM  
Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies Jun 5, 2023 Jul 18, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Computer Hardware & Supplies Jun 5, 2023 Jul 18, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Network Systems & Supplies Jun 7, 2023 Jul 20, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Uniforms: Athletic, Band, Performance, Institutional & Supplies Jun 7, 2023 Jul 20, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Printing & Printing Supplies Jun 12, 2023 Jul 25, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Vocational Equipment & Supplies Jun 12, 2023 Jul 25, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Contracted Services Jun 14, 2023 Aug 1, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Educational Activities & Supplies Jun 20, 2023 Aug 8, 2023 1:30 PM Aug 17, 2023
Paint & Painting Supplies Aug 7, 2023 Sep 19, 2023 1:30 PM Oct 19, 2023
Copy Machines Aug 7, 2023 Sep 21, 2023 1:30 PM Oct 19, 2023
Vehicles: All Types; New/Pre-owned; Buy/Lease Aug 9, 2023 Sep 26, 2023 1:30 PM Oct 19, 2023
Special Education & Supplies Aug 14, 2023 Sep 28, 2023 1:30 PM Oct 19, 2023
Grounds/Athletic Fields Maintenance, Equipment & Supplies Aug 16, 2023 Oct 10, 2023 1:30 PM Oct 19, 2023
Computer Software & Supplies Oct 2, 2023 Nov 28, 2023 1:30 PM Dec 14, 2023
Science Supplies Oct 2, 2023 Nov 28, 2023 1:30 PM Dec 14, 2023
Physical Education/Recreational Sports, Equipment & Supplies Oct 4, 2023 Nov 30, 2023 1:30 PM Dec 14, 2023
Transportation Maintenance & Supplies Oct 10, 2023 Dec 5, 2023 1:30 PM Dec 14, 2023
Instructional Catalog Oct 11, 2023 Dec 7, 2023 1:30 PM Dec 14, 2023
Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing Nov 9, 2023 Nov 28, 2023 1:30 PM Dec 14, 2023
Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing Open Nov 30, 2023 1:30 PM  
Supplemental Food Services Nov 9, 2023 Nov 28, 2023 1:30 PM Dec 14, 2023
Supplemental Food Services Open Nov 30, 2023 1:30 PM  

    

Available ESC Bids

           RFP 07-05012023 OMR Software Extended to June 6, 2023

 

Available District Bids

             Hallsville ISD Texas Virtual Academy

            Nacogdoches ISD RFP 23.24 – Professional Development, Coaching, and Consultation  June 23, 2023

 

Contact:

Corianne Jones
Administrative Assistant II
Phone: 903-988-6748


Martha Lakey, B.S., RTSBA, CTCD
Purchasing Specialist I
Phone: 903-988-6859


1909 N Longview St.
Kilgore, TX 75662
E-mail: purchasing@esc7.net