• Doing Business with Plano ISD and Bid Process

    To participate in the bidding process, all vendors (regardless of whether they are currently awarded vendors or not) are required to log into IonWave, our electronic bidding site  and register as a supplier/vendor. Once completed, you will be notified via e-mail of upcoming bids in your particular areas of interest. The Plano Independent School District encourages participation by all vendors and does not discriminate against any vendor because of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender or handicapped condition.

    Requirements

    Competitive Bid Law

    The Plano Independent School District, as well as all other school districts in the State of Texas, is governed by the state competitive bid law. Therefore, the majority of our purchasing is done via competitive bids. The purpose and intent of the competitive bidding process is to help public schools obtain the best products at the lowest practical prices in the best interest of the taxpayers by stimulating competition. The Plano ISD is committed to fair and equal competition among all vendors. In addition, the state competitive bid law does not allow favoritism to be shown to any vendor.

    Vendor/Supplier Registration, Submitting Bid, Award

    Vendors interested in working with Plano ISD are invited to register on our IonWave site. This is our electronic bidding site and once registered, vendors will be notified of upcoming bids and may submit bids in their respective fields. When a need exists for your product or service, your company will automatically receive an e-mail advising that a bid is now available in your area of interest. The Plano Independent School District encourages participation by all vendors and does not discriminate against any vendor because of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender or handicapped condition. Please note, registration alone is not an automatic vendor approval and does not authorize vendors to provide goods or services to Plano ISD.

    Once Ionwave registration is complete, vendor may submit a proposal by responding to a Plano ISD bid. Electronic bid submission is preferred and is submitted through Ionwave. All bids must be received prior to the due date. Bids received after the due date/time will not be accepted.

    Each bid contains instructions on how the bid will be evaluated and awarded. All bids are evaluated and awarded in accordance with applicable state law. Vendors will be notified via Ionwave of the award or non-award. 

    Once you attain approved vendor status, you will be eligible to do business with the District.

    If Plano ISD wishes to purchase your products or services, in accordance with District Policy, all purchasing commitments are made via a Purchase Order. Do not provide goods and/or services without a signed District Purchase Order. The Purchase Order (PO) specifies what the District is committing to and ensures that funds are set aside to pay for such commitments. Terms are net 30.

    Vendor Disclosure of Certain Relationships/Conflicts of Interest

    Effective January 1, 2006, a person or entity who contracts or seeks to contract with Plano ISD for the sale or purchase of property, goods or services (as well as agents of such person) is required to file a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) with the Purchasing Department. Each covered person or entity who seeks to, or who contracts with, Plano ISD is responsible for complying with any applicable disclosure requirements.

    Local Government Code Chapter 176.006

    Local Government Conflict of Interest Form CIQ

    Vendor/Supplier Responsibility

    It will be the sole responsibility of each vendor/supplier to maintain, and keep current, their company's information on our IonWave site. In the event of a contact person's name change, address, phone, etc., it will be necessary for the vendor/supplier to edit their company information on the site. Passwords can be reset by the Plano ISD Purchasing Department, by contacting Veronica Couzynse (469-752-0290). It is understood that all bid notifications will be sent to the e-mail address supplied by the vendor; therefore, in the event of an e-mail address change or ISP change, it is imperative that the vendor information be kept current. Otherwise, bid notifications will never be received by the vendor and the opportunity for bid submittal will be lost.

     

    Tax Exemption

    The Plano Independent School District is tax exempt on the basis that it is a governmental entity -- school district. A tax exemption certificate is printed on the back of all purchase orders that are issued.
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  • Bid Process

    How to Submit Official Competitive Bids

    Each invitation to bid will be posted on our e-bidding site and vendors/suppliers can submit their bids online by completing a series of screens.  All invitations to bid that are posted on our e-bidding site, contain the following:

    1. Date, time and place bid is to be opened. It is absolutely mandatory that all bids be delivered in accordance with those instructions. Bids that are received late are not accepted.  
    2. General requirements and conditions. 
    3. Detailed specifications. Many times, brand names and model numbers are utilized in the bid specifications as a way of communicating minimal requirements of the district. This in no way prevents a company from bidding alternates, if specified in bid specs; however, all deviations must be stated in the bid document or the bidder will be required to supply the item completely as specified. All alternates must meet or exceed the specifications in order to be considered. 
    4. Pre-bid meetings. For many bids, pre-bid  meetings are a part of the process. This information is included in the bid spec.  These meetings are an opportunity for bidders and PISD staff to meet, discuss the bid specifications and ask all questions that are necessary to enable the bidders to  prepare their bid response.

    All questions pertaining to bid specs must be presented in writing to the Purchasing Department to insure that proper information is included in your bid response and also to insure that all vendors receive the same information. Purchasing is not responsible for information that is provided by other departments.

    Bid Advertisements

    By state law, notice of the date, time and place where bids will be opened are published in a newspaper in accordance with state bid law requirements.  Plano ISD has chosen the Plano Star Courier as their primary newspaper publication. Any company or individual who sees our advertisements and is interested in reviewing the bid specs for possible bid submittal, may log into our e-bidding site to review same.

    Bid Opening Procedures

    All bids are opened promptly on the date and at the time stated in the bid specs. All interested vendors are invited to attend. All bid openings are public and bids are read aloud and a tabulation of all bids are made at this time. Bid tabulations are made available on the Purchasing website. Once bids are opened, no changes can be made. If a vendor realizes a mistake has been made, they are afforded two options: 

    1. Honor their bid as written; or
    2. Withdraw their bid on the item(s) in question or the entire bid.

    Bid Evaluation

    It is the intent of the school district and the Plano ISD Purchasing Department to obtain the best quality materials at the lowest prices possible. Per Section 44.039 (g) of the Education Code, "In determining best value for the District, the District is not restricted to considering price alone, but may consider any other factor stated in the selection criteria."

    Bid Award Notification

    The Plano ISD Purchasing Department will issue all official bid award notifications. Award notifications from any other department or staff member of the district may be incorrect information.

    Invoices & Payment Terms

    By law the school district has 30 days after receipt of an invoice to present payment.  It is the intent of the school district to pay all invoices as promptly as possible; however, by acceptance of a Plano ISD purchase order you have agreed to the 30 day payment policy. All invoices are submitted to the Plano ISD Accounts Payable Department. 

  • Insurance

    Bonding and Insurance Requirements for Contracted Services

    All vendors submitting proposals for contracted service work shall comply with the following requirements.  Vendors submitting proposals which do not comply with these requirements shall not be considered.

    Bonding Requirements If Construction Is Involved

    Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier's check or certified check upon a state bank in the amount not less than five per cent (5%) of the total maximum bid price payable without recourse to the Plano ISD or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company licensed to do business in the State of Texas  as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute a payment and performance bond on any or all projects $25,000 or above within fifteen (15) days after notice of award of the contract to him.

    Insurance Requirements

    All vendors who perform contracted services for Plano ISD are required to supply proof of insurance in accordance with the following schedule prior to the start of the project.  PISD requires that contractor's insurance be placed only with companies that have achieved at least an "A" rating with A. M. Best.  The District reserves the right to require higher limits of coverage depending on the size, scope, and nature of a contract.  Plano ISD must be named as an additional insured.

    Types of Coverage

    		Limits of Liability
    1. Workers' Compensation Statutory
    2. Employer's Liability $500,000 Each Accident
    $500,000 Disease Policy Limit
    $500,000 Disease Each Employee
    3. Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit   Policy Aggregate
    $500,000 Combined Single Limit Each Occurrence
    ( Property damage deductible not to exceed $500 per occurrence )
    4. Business Auto Liability $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Each Occurrence
    ( Hired/non owned coverage must also be provided )

    The immunity of the owner shall not be a defense from the insurance carrier.  The selected vendor will be required to supply an insurance certificate naming Plano ISD as an additional insured prior to the start of the project. All successful bidders will be required to submit a Certificate of Insurance after award.