Grease Removal Services

The Garland Independent School District (GISD) is soliciting proposals for Grease Removal Services for its Student Nutrition Services (SNS) department. The proposal submission deadline is January 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CDT. Here are the key points: 1. **Proposal Submission**: Proposals can be submitted electronically through the Oracle iSourcing module or in hard copy form. Electronic submission is preferred. 2. **Proposal Requirements**: Proposers must provide a signed original proposal, and if submitting electronically, a hard copy is not required. Proposals must be marked with the proposal number, time, and due date on the sealed envelope. 3. **Evaluation Factors**: The district will evaluate proposals based on factors such as purchase price, vendor reputation, product quality, and compliance with laws and regulations. 4. **Contract Term**: The contract term will be from March 1, 2026, to March 30, 2027, with the option to renew annually for four years. 5. **Award**: The district reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, waive minor formalities, and award the contract to the vendor deemed most advantageous. 6. **Tie Proposals**: In the event of a tie, the district will use evaluation factors such as vendor reputation, product quality, and total long-term cost to resolve the tie. 7. **Felony Convictions**: Proposers must disclose any felony convictions of the person or entity submitting the proposal, or an owner or operator of the business entity. Overall, the GISD is seeking a qualified vendor to provide grease removal services for its SNS department, and proposers must carefully review the proposal requirements and evaluation factors to ensure a successful submission.