BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

The Humble Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide books and publications to support educational resources across the district. The proposal should include a comprehensive provision of print and digital books, periodicals, reference materials, and educational publications. The district is looking for vendors who can provide best value pricing, discounts, and customer service benefits. The proposal will be evaluated based on the Texas Educational Code 44.031 (b) and the evaluation criteria contained in the RFP. The contract will be awarded to the vendor who provides the best value to the district. Some key points to consider are: • The district spends over $50,000 annually on books and publications. • The contract will be for a term of approximately 3 years, from the award date through October 16, 2028. • Vendors should submit responses to the proposal immediately to be considered for the approved vendor list. • The district reserves the right to negotiate with any or all proposers, accept or reject any and/or all proposals, and to waive any formalities and/or irregularities. • The evaluation criteria include percentage discount offered, quality of the vendor’s goods or services, reputation of the vendor, and total long-term cost to the district.