FBISD seeks proposals for plumbing parts/materials (Category A) and maintenance/repair services (Category B) on an as-needed basis. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST. Awards are based on best value. Category A requires new, commercial grade products. Category B defines response priorities (Emergency: 15 min acknowledgment/60 min dispatch). The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals.
All products shall carry the manufacturers standard commercial warranty. In addition, products shall be warranted against defects for a minimum of one year following delivery and district acceptance, or for the manufacturers warranty period, whichever is longer. all products shall carry the manufacturers standard commercial warranty. in addition, products shall be warranted against defects for a minimum of one 1 year following delivery and district acceptance, or for the manufacturers warranty period, whichever is longer.
The award will be based on best value to the district, considering criteria including purchase price (30 points), vendor reputation (20 points), quality of services (25 points), and meeting district needs (25 points). the award of this contract will not be based solely on price. fort bend independent schooldistrict district will evaluate proposals and make awards based on best value to thedistrict, considering the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation and applicable provisionsof texas education code ****.
Proposers must demonstrate qualifications and experience for each category, including providing copies of all required plumbing licenses, registrations, certifications, and endorsements. the proposer shall provide copies of all required plumbing licenses, registrations, certifications, and endorsements.
Unsatisfactory performance may result in corrective action, suspension of purchases, nonrenewal, or cancellation of the contract at the districts sole discretion. unsatisfactory performance may result in corrective action, suspension of purchases, nonrenewal, or cancellation of the contract at the districts sole discretion.
A preproposal conference will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 10:00 am CST, conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. a preproposal conference will be held on tuesday, september 15, 2026 at 10: 00 am cst. the meeting will be conducted virtually via microsoft teams.
All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted through the FBISD electronic bidding portal no later than Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:00 am CST. all questions regarding this rfp must be submitted through the fbisd electronic bidding portal page 6 of 35 bonfire using the ask a question feature no later than monday, september 21, 2026 at10: 00 am cst.
Failure to submit all required documents, provide required signatures, or upload documents to the appropriate location may result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive. failure to submit all required documents, provide required signatures, or upload documents to the appropriate locationmay result in the proposal being deemed nonresponsive.