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 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 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 3, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Classroom Furniture & Supplies | Apr 5, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Musical Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies | Apr 10, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Electrical Supplies | Apr 12, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Plumbing Supplies | Apr 12, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Construction, Building & Supplies | Apr 17, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Library Books & Supplies | Apr 17, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice | Apr 14, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice | Open | May 18, 2023 | 1:30 PM | |
| Food Service | Apr 14, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Food Service | Open | May 18, 2023 | 1:30 PM | |
| Copy Paper | Apr 14, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | 1:30 PM | Jun 13, 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 07-02012023 Third Party Benefits Administrator March 09, 2023
RFP 07-01102023 Waskom Play Structure February 8, 2023 UPDATED 01/13/2023
Available District Bids
Hallsville ISD Texas Virtual Academy
Contact:
Brandy O'Neal
Administrative Assistant III
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