SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Dallas ISD seeks proposals for library print materials, e-books, audiobooks, digital content licenses, and literacy platforms to support PK-12 education. The contract is for up to five years with district-wide use on an as-needed basis.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) will be used to purchase library and literacy materials and services, including print books, classroom collections, shelf-ready library books, MARC records, audiobooks, e-books, digital content licenses, and literacy platforms to support PK-12 curriculum, reading growth, student choice, and equitable access.This is for District-wide use, on an "as needed" basis.This RFP is replacing RFP TJ - 206442 Library Print, Digital, and Processing Services. Vendors Awarded on TJ-206442 are encouraged to respond to this RFP.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 | Aug 2nd 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-proposal Meeting | Teams Meeting | A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 1:30 pm CST via TEAMS video conference on August 17, 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. | Aug 17th 2026, 1:30 PM CDT - Aug 17th 2026, 2:30 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 19th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Samples Due | Samples must be delivered to Procurement Services, 9400 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1510, Dallas, Texas 75231, no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026. Vendors that fail to submit the required samples by the specified deadline may have their response deemed nonresponsive and, consequently, their submission may not be considered for evaluation. | Sep 10th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | Yes | |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Sep 10th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Q-48KO) | 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 | Required | ||
| 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 | ||
| The vendor acknowledges and agrees that samples must be delivered to Procurement Services, 9400 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1510, Dallas, Texas 75231, no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026. The vendor further acknowledges that failure to submit the required samples by the specified deadline may result in the vendor's response being deemed nonresponsive and, therefore, excluded from further evaluation. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required |
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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