Commercial/Residential Appliances, Parts, Supplies and Service

North East Independent School District (NEISD) is issuing an RFP for the supply, installation, parts, and service of a wide range of commercial and residential kitchen appliances and related equipment for its schools. The district will award one or more contracts on a “as‑needed” basis; quantities and dollar amounts are not guaranteed. The initial contract term is one year with up to four optional one‑year extensions, potentially running through September 2031. Vendors must be registered suppliers, provide a catalog/price list, proof of insurance, hold a Hold‑Harmless Agreement, complete the Texas Ethics Commission HB 1295 form, and meet various certification and compliance requirements. The solicitation is electronic‑only (paper bids accepted but discouraged) and all questions must be submitted via the Ionwave system by the question cutoff date. • Scope includes commercial kitchen appliances (dishwashers, stoves, ovens, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, steamers, convection ovens, etc.) and comparable residential appliances. • Required services: delivery, installation (with optional fees), warranty, ongoing parts and service support. • Contract term: 1 year initial, renewable up to 4 additional one‑year periods. • Submission deadline: 9 AM CT on 9 Oct 2026; questions due by 8 AM CT on 9 Sep 2026. • Mandatory attachments: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Proof of Insurance, Hold‑Harmless Agreement, HB 1295 certification, W‑9, Vendor Inquiry Form, current catalog/price list. • Evaluation factors: price, vendor reputation, quality, fit to district needs, past performance, Texas‑based presence or employment of ≥500 employees, and compliance with various state and federal certifications.