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-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 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 - Line-Item | Dec 15, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 | 10:00 am | Feb 17, 2022 |
Catering | Dec 13, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Feb 17, 2022 |
Health Supplies | Dec 13, 2021 | Jan 20, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Feb 17, 2022 |
Athletic Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies | Dec 13, 2021 | Jan 25, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Feb 17, 2022 |
Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies | Dec 13, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Feb 17, 2022 |
Building Maintenance & Safety Supplies | Dec 15, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Feb 17, 2022 |
Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Apr 21, 2022 |
Snacks, Beverages, Ala’ Carte, & Produce | Feb 2, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Apr 21, 2022 |
Athletic Equipment & Supplies | Feb 7, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Apr 21, 2022 |
General Office Supplies & Furniture | Feb 8, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Apr 21, 2022 |
Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice - Line-Item | Mar 28, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Food Service - Line-Item | Mar 28, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Classroom Calculators - Line-Item | Apr 6, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Copy Paper - Line-Item | Apr 4, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Custodial Supplies | Apr 5, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Classroom Furniture & Supplies | Apr 7, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Musical Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies | Apr 11, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Electrical Supplies | Apr 13, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Plumbing Supplies | Apr 13, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Construction, Building & Supplies | Apr 18, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Library Books & Supplies | Apr 20, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Jun 16, 2022 |
Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies | May 30, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Computer Hardware & Supplies | Jun 1, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Network Systems & Supplies | Jun 6, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Uniforms: Athletic, Band | Jun 8, 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Printing & Printing Supplies | Jun 13, 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Vocational Equipment & Supplies | Jun 15, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Contracted Services | Jun 20, 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Educational Activities & Supplies | Jun 20, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Aug 18, 2022 |
Paint & Painting Supplies | Aug 1, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Oct 20, 2022 |
Copy Machines | Aug 3, 2022 | Sep 22, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Oct 20, 2022 |
Vehicles: All Types; New/Pre-owned; Buy/Lease | Aug 8, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Oct 20, 2022 |
Special Education & Supplies | Aug 10, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Oct 20, 2022 |
Grounds/Athletic Fields Maint, Equip & Supplies | Aug 10, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Oct 20, 2022 |
Computer Software & Supplies | Oct 3, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Dec 15, 2022 |
Science Supplies | Oct 3, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Dec 15, 2022 |
Physical Education/Rec Sports, Equip & Supplies | Oct 5, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Dec 15, 2022 |
Transportation Maintenance & Supplies | Oct 10, 2022 | Dec 6, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Dec 15, 2022 |
Instructional Catalog | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Dec 15, 2022 |
Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing - Line-Item | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Dec 15, 2022 |
Supplemental Food Services - Line-Item | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Dec 15, 2022 |
Available ESC Bids
RFP 07-05032022 Ecoland Generator June 29, 2022
ESBD
Invitation
Available District Bids
Fruitvale ISD Quote Request Phone Systems June 3, 2022
Contact:
Martha Lakey, B.S., CTSBO
Purchasing Specialist I
Phone: 903-988-6859
1909 N Longview St.
Kilgore, TX 75662
E-mail: purchasing@esc7.net