Legal Award Government Bids & RFPs

The tentative term of this project is from August 14, 2026, through August 13, 2027, with four 4 automatic annual renewals, not to extend beyond August 13, 2031. Thereafter, HISD at its sole discretion may elect to either extend the project for a term not to exceed ninety 90 days for business continuity purposes, if needed.

The first step in obtaining approved vendor status is to respond to this solicitation and submit all required information and documentation. Upon completion of the project evaluation process and verification of compliance with HISD's liability insurance requirements and Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) program, one or more vendors will be recommended to the Board of Education for contract award.

An HISD approved vendor is one that has been authorized for use upon having met a set of predetermined criteria through a formal procurement process and awarded a contract, agreement, or project upon approval by the HISD Board of Managers.

Questions pertaining to the solicitation process or related to the scope or specifications contained in this RFP should be submitted via the electronic bidding portal by the deadline specified within the RFP.

The bid notice states that quotes are due by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 p. m. The period of performance for the contract consists of a 12-month base period with one 12-month individual exercisable option period, with an option to extend services FAR **** period: Date of award through 12 months. Option period one: 13 months through 24 months. FAR ****: 25 months through 30 months (6-month extensions).

The bid notice states that the government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, based on an integrated assessment of technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

The bid notice states that the government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government. The evaluation criteria include technical capability, past performance, and price.

The bid notice states that all questions or requests for clarification, citing the specific solicitation section, shall be emailed by April 6, 2026, to the agency contacts.

The bid must be received no later than 2:00 p. m. , April 21st, 2026. The contract term will be thirty (30) days or until satisfactory completion of all services specified.

The city's standard payment terms are net 30, meaning payment is due in 30 days, made upon receipt and acceptance by the city of the items ordered and receipt of a valid invoice.

The successful bidder shall warrant that all items/services shall conform to the proposed specifications.

The city will award the contract either to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest and best bid based on the specifications published herein or to the responsive bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the municipality.

A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate responsibility and must meet requirements including adequate financial resources, ability to comply with delivery schedule, satisfactory record of performance, satisfactory record of integrity and ethics, and otherwise be qualified and eligible to receive an award.

In the event the contractor does not complete the work required under this contract within fifteen (15) days after the issuance of a purchase order, unless an extension has been granted, the contractor shall be liable for and shall pay to the city as liquidated damages the sum of one percent (1%) of the total purchase order amount for each calendar day of delay.

The city of Longview estimates demolishing three residential properties with a maximum of $80,**** to be funded by the public works department for the first term of this contract.

The bid submission deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM, as stated in the bid notice: all bids must be submitted by friday, april 10, 2026, at 2:00pm.

The bid notice states that he contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who meets the required specifications, quality standards, and performance requirements, and that Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Completeness of response, Cost, Quality of service, Quality of product.

The bid notice outlines vendor requirements, stating that all items must meet or exceed the specified unit requirements and that all pricing should include delivery and any applicable freight charges all inclusive pricing. It also mentions that pricing must be valid for a period of one 1 year and a completed pricing sheet must accompany the bid.