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The Purchasing division of Harris County Department of Education (“HCDE” or the “Department”) is part of the Business Services division and is responsible for the administration of the procurement for the Department in compliance with all state, local and federal regulations.
Current Advertisements for Bids/Proposals
HCDE uses the HCDE eBid System; a web-based, e-Procurement system that includes an electronic process for vendor registrations, automatic vendor notification of bid opportunities, and electronic vendor bidding.

Existing and potential suppliers wishing to do business with HCDE can register online in the HCDE eBid System. Please note that all vendors/suppliers must register online in this system whether or not they are currently awarded vendors or have formerly registered with HCDE.

HCDE eBid System

Unless otherwise indicated below, sealed solicitation documents will be received at the following address in accordance with the instructions and specifications contained in each solicitation request listed below.

Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022

Formal solicitations are advertised in the Houston Chronicle in the Legal Notice section of the Classifieds. If you would like a copy of any of the solicitations listed, click on the links below, stop by the Purchasing Office at the address indicated above, or call (713) 694-6300.

Internal Purchasing

RFP 13/056JG Depository Banking Services by Harris County Department of Education

Choice Partners

RFQ 13/011CG Energy Conservation Services

RFP 13/049DA Energy Procurement and Management Consulting Services

RFP 13/054PB IDIQ Finishes (Painting, Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings and Flooring)

RFP 13/055PB IDIQ Openings (Windows, Doors, Hardware and Related Items)

Conflict of Interest Questionnaires
These are CIQs completed for exisiting Purchasing Cooperative job awards. They are sorted by job description and vendor name.
New Vendors
New vendors should register through the HCDE eBid System in order to receive electronic notification of bid opportunities. Contracts are only awarded through the competitive bidding process or RFP.
New Vendor Packet
Any vendor wishing to do business with HCDE should complete the New Vendor Packet and submit to HCDE as per the instructions on the cover page.
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