Purchasing
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Mission
The Procurement Team is committed to providing the highest possible level of customer service and responsibility, accountability, and integrity. We will strive for excellence in all that we do for the betterment of the school district and our community.
Vision
Through our dedication and service to schools and departments, we will contribute to the educational attainment of each and every Fort Bend ISD student.AnnouncementsPurchasing Department is operational, remotely, through email and phone. We ask that you continue to monitor purchasing correspondence on this website, on our bid portal and on Twitter @FBISDPurchasing.SolicitationsOn July 1, 2020, Fort Bend ISD transitioned to Bonfire Electronic bidding system that includes an electronic process for vendor registrations, automatic vendor notification of bid opportunities, and electronic vendor bidding.Registering in BonfireFort Bend ISD utilizes the Bonfire electronic bidding system to manage suppliers as well as distribute and receive solicitations electronically. Existing and potential suppliers wishing to do business with Fort Bend ISD must register with the Bonfire electronic bidding system. For additional support and assistance with vendor registration, please follow the provided instructions.Updating Bonfire ProfilesIn order to ensure that you are receiving the appropriate information, please make certain your existing Bonfire vendor record has been filled out completely. As a vendor, you are responsible for maintaining an accurate Bonfire vendor record. Please click here for directions on updating your Bonfire Profile.Current Solicitation OpportunitiesPlease select the icon below for current FBISD solicitation opportunitiesFor additional Purchasing information please click on the icons below.General Provisions for Purchasing Solicitations and Contracts
The General Provisions are hereby issued in accordance with the laws, rules, and policies set forth through the Texas Education Code, Chapter 44 and Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD or "District") policy, and may be amended as required by FBISD. Prospective Vendors are cautioned to read and understand the General Provisions set forth in this document prior to responding to a FBISD Solicitation. Any exceptions to or failure to follow these General Provisions unless otherwise directed with the Solicitation, may be cause for a Vendors Solicitation Response to be deemed non-responsive and disqualified by FBISD. These General Provisions will take precedence over the terms and conditions within the Solicitation when they are in conflict unless specific exception is noted within the Solicitation.Purchase OrdersA properly drawn purchases order is required for all District purchases. We appreciate your help with ensuring that goods are not shipped and services are not performed prior to receipt of a Purchase Order. Our Purchase Order terms and conditions are at the link below. The CFO's letter regarding properly drawn Purchase orders is letter.
Contact Us
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Purchasing Department
555 Julie Rivers Dr.
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-634-1802
Purchasing@fortbendisd.com
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30am - 4:00pmSummer Office Hours
Beginning June 5th - July 20th
7:30am - 5:30pm
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BONFIRE SUPPORT
Bonfire Email:
Support@GoBonfire.com
(preferred Method)Bonfire: 1-800-354-8010, Ext 2
Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm CST