BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

Humble Independent School District ("Humble ISD" or "District") is accepting electronic proposal responses through the District's online bidding system to provide Books And Publications as specified. Humble ISD is a Texas public school district serving approximately 48,000 students across forty-seven campuses in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued on a recurring or rolling basis in order to obtain a pool of vendors to meet current needs, anticipate future growth, and allow the District to obtain new products that can enhance learning and teaching.

Humble ISD seeks companies to establish a pool of books and publication vendors to enhance educational resources across the district's facilities. Each year the Humble Independent School District spends over $50,000 on the above listed items and/or services that are needed to support the District's schools and operations.

Books and Publications vendors should provide comprehensive provision of print and digital books, periodicals, reference materials, and educational publications to support curriculum requirements and educational initiatives throughout Humble Independent School District, TX.

Humble ISD reserves the right to determine which types of books and publications are appropriate and satisfy educational and curriculum requirements solicited directly for this proposal.

The following are examples of acceptable types of books and publications but not limited to:

• Fiction and non-fiction books for all reading levels from pre-kindergarten through grade 12
• Educational textbooks and supplementary instructional materials
• Reference books and research materials
• Professional development publications for educators
• Digital books, e-books, and electronic publications
• Literary classics and contemporary works
• Specialized subject area books supporting STEM, humanities, arts, and vocational education
• Multicultural and diverse literature reflecting student populations
• Periodicals, magazines, and newspapers for classroom and library use
• Special collections and series supporting curriculum needs

All proposal responses must be SUCCESSFULLY submitted before the due date and time regardless of your organization's ability to submit bids online. It is the supplier's sole responsibility to ensure that the bid/proposal documents successfully arrive before the due date and time listed in the District's online bidding application, Euna Procurement, Powered by Ion Wave. The District will not accept fax or email proposals.

Humble ISD does not purchase solely on the basis of low proposal. Final evaluation of this bid will be based on the Texas Educational Code 44.031 (b). Proposers will be evaluated according to the evaluation criteria contained in this RFP, totaling **100 Points**, including Percentage Discount Offered (35 points).

Awarded vendor(s) will be placed on the District's approved vendor list. Award may be to one or multiple vendors as determined to provide the best value to Humble Independent School District.

This RFP proposal shall continue in full force and effect from award date through October 16, 2028 unless otherwise agreed to in a writing executed by both parties.

**June 16, 2028 at 12:00 PM** will be the last date to respond to be considered for award under this RFP. Submissions will be collected and reviewed by the purchasing department on a rolling basis.

All insurance questions and certificates should be sent to risk@humbleisd.net.