Miscellaneous Retail Goods & Services R7

The Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD) is issuing an extended‑response Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a discount‑from‑shelf‑price contract for a broad range of miscellaneous retail goods and services. Vendors will be pre‑approved to supply items on an “as‑needed” basis, including groceries, office and classroom supplies, instructional and reading materials, clothing, home goods, arts & crafts, health & beauty products, seasonal items, and other general retail merchandise. The contract is initially for one (1) year with an option to renew for up to four additional years, and awards may be made incrementally throughout the solicitation period as proposals are received. Vendors must submit a primary discount (which may be 0 %) and can offer category‑specific discounts. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the district’s online bidding portal by 10:00 AM CT on 12/14/2026; hard‑copy submissions are also accepted but not faxed or emailed. The district will evaluate proposals based on price (30 %), reputation (15 %), quality (15 %), fit to district needs (15 %), past performance (5 %), total cost of ownership (10 %), Texas‑based ownership or workforce (5 %), and any other factors (5 %). Invoices are paid net 30 days after receipt of a proper purchase order. • Scope: Supply of a wide variety of consumable retail goods for schools and administrative departments. • Procurement Method: Extended‑response RFP (multiple awards possible). • Contract Term: 1 year base, renewable up to 4 years. • Estimated District Spend: “in excess of $000,000” (document placeholder). • Evaluation Criteria: Price, vendor reputation, product quality, alignment with needs, past performance, total cost, Texas‑based ownership/workforce. • Submission Requirements: Online portal submission, mandatory discount disclosure, required forms (CIQ, W‑9, Form 1295, EDGAR certification). • Key Dates: Issue 10/9/2026, Questions by 12/7/2026, Final submission by 12/14/2026. • Contact: Heather Patt, Senior Buyer ([email protected], (281) 707‑3869).