Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Dallas ISD seeks proposals for food, grocery, produce, supplies, and outside catering services for district-wide use. This supplemental RFP targets vendors not previously awarded under the original solicitation. Contract term may extend up to five years. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on May 11, 2026, and submission deadline on May 28, 2026.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) will be used to purchase food, grocery items, produce, supplies, and outside catering services.This is for District-wide use, on an "as needed" basis.This RFP is supplemental to the original solicitation RFP DA-207872 for Trophies, Plaques, Awards, Promotional Items and Services.** Vendors that were awarded under the original solicitation DA-207872 are not required to respond to this supplemental solicitation, as their existing awards remain in effect. This solicitation is directed at vendors who were not previously awarded under DA-207872 and who wish to be considered for inclusion in the district's pool of approved suppliers for the goods and services described herein.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 mirror the original RFP term (DA‑207872 Grocery and Outside Catering Services), based on the long‑range needs of the District and the mutual consent of both parties. Any contract resulting from this solicitation may, upon mutual agreement between the awarded vendor and the District, be extended for a total period not to exceed five (5) years. If either party intends not to renew the contract, that party must provide written notice to the other no fewer than ninety (90) days before the expiration of the then‑current term. If the District fails to timely exercise any renewal option, all remaining renewal options shall expire and terminate.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 26th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Proposal | Microsoft Teams | A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 10:00 am CST via TEAMS video conference on (May 11, 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. | May 11th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT - May 11th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 13th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 28th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOUNT BY PERCENTAGE - Do you offer a percentage off MSRP discount? If yes, please enter the percentage. If no discount is offered, please enter “0.” | Data Type: Number | N/A | Required | ||
| DISCOUNT BY VOLUME - Do you offer a volume discount structure? For grocery items, specify whether discounts are offered by item, brand, or product line. For catering services, indicate whether pricing is based on per-meal or per-person volume discounts. If yes, please enter “1” and attach your volume discount schedule with your response documents. If no discount is offered, please enter “0.” | Data Type: Number | N/A | Required | ||
| DELIVERY FEE - Do you charge a delivery fee? If yes, please enter "1" and attach your fee structure including any discounts with your response documents. If no, please enter "0" | Data Type: Number | N/A | Required | ||
| General Requirements (Q-48EN) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| SBO Forms | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| W9 Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Catering Menu | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | 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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