Purchasing

  • Mission                             TASBO   2022 TASBO Recipient  2023 TASBO Recipient

    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.
     
    Announcements 
     
    Purchasing 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. 
     
    Solicitations
     
    On 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 Bonfire
     
    Fort 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 Profiles
     
    In 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 Opportunities
     
    Please select the icon below for current FBISD solicitation opportunities
     
    Current Solicitations
     
     
    For additional Purchasing information please click on the icons below.
     
     Vendor Registration Registration Video Assistance   Solicitations Awarded
     

    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 Orders
     
    A 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

  • Purchasing Department

    555 Julie Rivers Dr.

    Sugar Land, TX 77478

     

    281-634-1802

    Purchasing@fortbendisd.com 

    Office Hours
    Monday – Friday
    7:30am - 4:00pm

    Summer Office Hours
    Beginning June 5th - July 20th
    7:30am - 5:30pm

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    BONFIRE SUPPORT

    Bonfire Email Support

    Bonfire Email:
    Support@GoBonfire.com
    (preferred Method)

     Bonfire:  1-800-354-8010, Ext 2
     Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm CST