SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AI Summary
Dallas ISD seeks proposals for Academic Enrichment and Support/Visual and Performing Arts instructional materials and services to support TEKS-based arts education district-wide. The contract term is up to 5 years with optional extensions. Vendors must comply with federal procurement regulations and submit required documentation by August 27, 2026.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) will be used to purchase AES/VPA instructional materials, goods and services related to teaching and learning in the visual and performing arts. AES/V&PA instructional materials are necessary for successful implementation of TEKS based instruction in the Visual and Performing Arts classrooms in Dallas ISD. These materials enhance the creation, evaluation, instruction, performance, presentation, preparation, and production related to content in band, choir, orchestra, piano, modern band, jazz band, mariachi, dance, elementary music, visual arts, theatre and technical theatre.This RFP is replacing RFP 206683 - Academic Enrichment and Support Instructional Materials for Visual and Performing Arts. Vendors awarded on 206683 are encouraged to respond to this RFP.This is for District-wide use, on an "as needed" basis.All vendors are encouraged to participate even if vendors are the sole source providers.This proposal is being issued in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2CFR) Part 200 requirements to procure vendors who provide goods or services purchased by Dallas ISD using federal dollars. This proposal may be used with local, state, federal, and grant-funded programs.LENGTH OF CONTRACT The term of this proposal shall be for a three (3) year agreement with two (2) successive one (1) year extensions based on the long-range needs of the District and mutual consent of both parties not to exceed five (5) years total. Any contract that results from this solicitation and upon Mutual Agreement of the awarded vendor and the District, may be extended not to exceed a total of 5 years(s). If either party intends not to renew the Contract, that party must give written notice to the other party no fewer than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term of the Contract. If the District fails to timely exercise any of the options to renew, all remaining options to renew shall expire and terminate.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 26th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-proposal Meeting | Teams Meeting | A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 am CST via TEAMS video conference on August 10, 2026. Please submit questions regarding this RFP through the vendor discussions section of this RFP. Only questions received through the portal will be considered. It is highly encouraged that all potential proposers participate and attend the pre-proposal. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254393029192594?p=X9mWqeVCPgFCo378Jg | Aug 10th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT - Aug 10th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 12th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 27th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do you offer a Punchout/e-Commerce platform? | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| If you do not offer a Punchout/e-Commerce platform, awarded pricing will be required to be built into an Dallas ISD Oracle Internal Store. (I acknowledge/I do not acknowledge) | Data Type: Text | N/A | Required | ||
| General Requirements (Q-04CS) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| Executed DISD Ed Tech DSA | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Optional | ||
| SBO Forms | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| W9 Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| FORM 1295 - CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES - Pursuant HB 1295 (2015), the addition of section 2252.908 of the Government Code, all awarded vendors must fill out electronically, with the Texas Ethics Commission's online filing application https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Formal request for deviation to DISD Standard Terms & Conditions (Using DISD Standard Terms & Conditions Formal Deviation Request Form) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Optional | ||
| Formal request for deviation to DISD specifications or scope of work (Using DISD Specification & Scope of Work Formal Deviation Request Form) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Optional |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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