Southside Launchpad Career and Innovation Center

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is issuing a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) to procure select services for the Southside Launchpad Career and Innovation Center. Vendors must submit sealed proposals by the close date, attend an optional pre‑proposal conference, and comply with HISD’s insurance and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements. The award will be considered by the HISD Board in November 2026. • Project: Southside Launchpad Career and Innovation Center (HISD Project #27‑09‑18) • Solicitation type: Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFP‑style) • Issue date: 09/25/2026; Close date: 10/13/2026 • Pre‑proposal conference (optional): 10/01/2026, 10 AM CST, HISD Administration Building • Questions deadline: 10/06/2026 • Award decision expected: 11/12/2026 • Required compliance: liability insurance, HUB program participation • Primary contact: Heather March, Coordinator, Purchasing Services (email & phone provided) • No explicit scope details are listed; vendors should review the full solicitation for service categories (likely facilities, engineering, or educational support services).