Southside Launchpad Career and Innovation Center

Location: Texas
Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Due: Oct 13, 2026
Agency: Houston Independent School District
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: 27-09-18
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Bid Information

Type CSP
Status Issued
Number 27-09-18 (Southside Launchpad Career and Innovation Center)
Issue Date & Time 9/25/2026 05:00:01 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time 10/13/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date 10/6/2026 10:00:00 AM (CT)
Notes
COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS (CSP)
INVITATION FOR VENDOR RESPONSE
Dear Vendor,
The Houston Independent School District is interested in receiving proposals from qualified individuals and/or organizations ("Vendor") for the procurement of select services, as specified within this Competitive Sealed Proposals ("CSP" or "Solicitation").
  • HISD Project Number: 27-09-18
  • Project Name: Southside Launchpad Career and Innovation Center
In accordance with Houston ISD policies and procedures, HISD schools and/or departments are authorized to engage with "Approved Vendors" only.  An HISD Approved Vendor is one that has been authorized for use upon having met a set of pre-determined criteria through a formal procurement process and awarded a contract ("Contract", "Agreement", or "Project") upon approval by the HISD School Board.
The first step in obtaining Approved Vendor status is to respond to this solicitation and submit all required information and documentation. Upon completion of the Project evaluation process and verification of compliance with HISD's liability insurance requirements and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program, one or more Vendors will be recommended to the School Board for contract award. Once the HISD School Board formally approves the selected Vendor(s) for award, the HISD Purchasing Services department will issue a Notice of Award letter, affirming the awarded Vendor(s) status as an Approved Vendor for this specific Project.
The tentative board date is Thursday, November 12, 2026 (subject to change).
Pre-Proposal Conference: A Pre-Proposal conference will be held in person at 10 AM CST on Thursday, October 1 , 2026 , at the Houston Independent School District Administration Building at 4400 W. 18th Street, Houston, TX 77092.
The HISD Coordinator assigned to this solicitation is listed below.  Any questions or concerns arising out of this CSP are to be directed to such individual in writing.  Questions pertaining to the solicitation process or related to the scope or specifications contained in this RFP should be submitted via the electronic bidding portal by the deadline specified within the CSP.  Answers to all questions received will be posted as an Addendum to this CSP within the electronic bidding portal.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this solicitation.
Sincerely,
Coordinator Name: Heather March
Email Address: heather.march@houstonisd.org
Office Main Number: 713-556-6515
Direct Line: 713-556 - 6525
Purchasing Services Department
Houston Independent School District
Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center
4400 West 18th Street
Houston, TX 77092

Keep up with the latest news from HISD: www.HoustonISD.org

Contact Information
Name Heather March
Address 4400 West 18th Street
Route 1
Houston, TX 77092-8501 USA
Phone (713) 556-6515
Fax
Email heather.march@houstonisd.org
Bid Documents
Document name Format
Bid Invitation (please login to view this document) Acrobat / PDF BINVAVL 9688694
Bid Attachments
File Name Description File Size

14 items in 1 pages
27-09-18 Southside Launchpad Career & Innovation Center IFP Project Manual.pdf (please login to view this document)

CSP - Project Manual: Vendors must review thoroughly the attached Project Manual associated with this CSP and submit an official response to this solicitation by the date, time, and location specified on the Event Tab.

42.48 MB 356962 7682225
27-09-18 Southside Lauchpad CIC Issue for Proposal Volume 1 of 2.pdf (please login to view this document)

CSP - Project Drawings Volume 1 of 2: Vendors must thoroughly review the attached Project Drawings associated with this CSP and submit an official response to this solicitation by the date, time, and location specified on the Event Tab.

186.16 MB 356962 7681686
27-09-18 Southside Lauchpad CIC Issue for Proposal Volume 2 of 2.pdf (please login to view this document) CSP - Project Drawings Volume 2 of 2: Vendors must thoroughly review the attached Project Drawings associated with this CSP and submit an official response to this solicitation by the date, time, and location specified on the Event Tab. 143.11 MB 356962 7681692
HISD Standard Terms & Conditions 12.03.25.pdf (please login to view this document)

HISD Standard Terms & Conditions: These Standard Terms & Conditions are requirements that are binding upon award of a HISD Contract to the selected vendor(s). These terms outline the District’s expectations regarding the vendor's performance in connection with the District’s purchases.

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VENDOR FORM - Attachment B HUB Participation - 121025.pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - Attachment B - HUB Participation: Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under "Response Attachments" tab. IMPORTANT: HUB Participation documents are a part of Proposer’s evaluation. This documentation is required for your proposal to be evaluated by the district. HISD will determine whether the Proposer’s efforts meet the minimum standards of “Good Faith Effort” consistent with the district’s policy on the participation of HUBs. Failure to provide the required HUB documentation will be considered non-compliant. If a company is deemed non-compliant, it can lead to disqualification from the provision of goods and services to the district for current and/or future projects.
Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).
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VENDOR FORM Reference Survey.pdf (please login to view this document)

VENDOR FORM - Reference Survey: The Evaluation Committee considers Vendor’s reputation and quality of Vendor’s goods or services in the evaluation of this Proposal. To aid in this process, the District requests that Proposer send the attached Vendor Form, Performance Evaluation Survey (Survey) to three (3) valid references. It is Proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that Surveys are sent to Vendor’s desired references. Recipients must return the completed survey to HISD by the method(s) outlined on the Survey. The District will not accept a Survey returned by Vendor or a Survey returned after the assigned deadline.

Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).

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VENDOR FORM Data Privacy Agmt 2025-02-11 Rev1.pdf (please login to view this document)

VENDOR FORM - Data Privacy Agreement (TX-SDPA): Vendors who will collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and/or student data as a requirement to fulfill their services in connection with this agreement must complete and sign this form and upload it under the 'Response Attachments' tab as part of their proposal.

Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).

2.05 MB 356962 7678562
VENDOR FORM Certificate of Insurance.pdf (please login to view this document)

VENDOR FORM - Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD Form) and Insurance Verification Form: All prospective vendors must provide both a Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD form) and an Insurance Verification Form signed by the insurance agent/broker. The sample ACORD form provided herein displays the types of coverage and limits required of all vendors by the HISD Risk Management department. Both forms must be uploaded under "Response Attachments" Tab.

Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).

824 KB 356962 7678573
VENDOR FORM - HB 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties Rev.11.2024.pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM (HB 1295) - Certificate of Interested Parties: Vendor must complete the form online at h ttps://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/ and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab." Ensure to name "Houston ISD" as the Governmental Entity and the RFP Number referenced in this solicitation as the Contract ID Number.
Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).
871 KB 356962 7678582
VENDOR FORM W-9 (Rev. 3-2024).pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - IRS Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024): Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. Vendors must ensure that the Legal Name and the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) entered on this form matches exactly with the information referenced in their IRS income tax return.
Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).
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VENDOR FORM Form CIQ Rev2024 FILLABLE.pdf (please login to view this document)

VENDOR FORM - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ): Vendors must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. If the prospective vendor doesn't have any conflict of interest to disclose, then enter your individual or company name on line 1, enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" on line 3, and then sign and date on line 7.

Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).

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VENDOR FORM - Criminal History Background Check v11.16.2021 (FILLABLE).pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - Criminal History Background Certification: All vendors are required to download this form and then upload a completed and signed copy under the "Response Attachments" tab. The purpose of this form is for vendors to indicate whether their engagement with Houston ISD under this project/contract will involve direct contact with students, as defined within the form.
Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).
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VENDOR FORM Pre Employment - Service Affidavit FILLABLE.pdf (please login to view this document)

VENDOR FORM – Pre-Employment / Pre-Service Affidavit (TEC Chapter 22A): Texas Education Code Chapter 22A requires all “service providers” to educational entities to complete a Pre-Employment / Pre-Service Affidavit on the form adopted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) before providing services. “Service provider” includes contractors, subcontractors, tutoring providers, staffing agencies, entities operating campus charters under TEC §11.174, and any of their employees. HISD’s Instructions for Completing Pre-Employment or Pre-Service Affidavit for Educational Entities and the TEA Pre-Employment / Pre-Service Affidavit for Educational Entities form are included in this solicitation as a Vendor Form. All proposers who will provide on-site services at instructional campuses OR who will have direct contact with students must comply with this law. Completed affidavits must be uploaded to the “Response Attachments” tab along with your proposal.

Please sign the document with a wet or digital signature (including the date and time).

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VENDOR FORM - HISD Fingerprint Appointment Registration.pdf (please login to view this document)

VENDOR FORM - HISD Fingerprint Appointment Registration: All vendors who may or will have direct contact with students and continuing duties in connection with this contract must be fingerprinted as indicated in the Solicitation. Vendors should provide a copy of this form to their employees and/or subcontractor employees so that they may schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted. All employees/subcontractor requiring to be fingerprinted should not perform services in connection with this contract until HISD has reviewed their criminal history background and cleared them to perform services.

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