SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Dallas ISD seeks proposals for flight simulation systems, equipment, and maintenance services for district-wide use. The contract is for one year with two optional extensions. Key events include site visits, pre-proposal meetings, and vendor demos in mid-2026. This RFP supports federal and grant-funded programs.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) will be used to purchase flight simulation systems, equipment, and maintenance services.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 one (1) 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 three (3) 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 3 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 | Jun 28th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Planned Site Visit | Career Institute West is currently under construction. Consequently, the site visit will take place at Career Institute North, which features a laboratory of comparable size and layout to the facility being developed at Career Institute West. Additionally, blueprints for the lab space at Career Institute West are available in the "Public Files" section of this project. | Jul 13th 2026, 9:00 AM CDT - Jul 13th 2026, 10:00 AM CDT | No | |
| Upcoming | Pre-proposal Meeting | Teams Meeting | A pre-proposal meeting will be held at 2:00 pm CST via TEAMS video conference on July 13th, 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. | Jul 13th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT - Jul 13th 2026, 3:00 PM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 15th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 30th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Planned Demos | Vendor demonstrations will be conducted during the scheduled demonstration period of August 4–5, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. One hour time slots will be assigned to all responding vendors. A follow-up email confirming the scheduled times and additional details will be sent after the solicitation has officially closed. | Aug 4th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT - Aug 5th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | No |
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-23BS) | 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 | ||
| 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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