Purchasing

Purchases from vendors that operate on a cash basis (do not accept purchase orders) will not be allowed.  To comply with purchasing laws, HISD uses several cooperative and Interlocal agreements as allowed under the law.  The district participates in several cooperative purchasing programs (see below). The vendor list is continuously updated as new bids are awarded.   All purchases must use awarded vendors in compliance with both state and federal purchasing statutes, particularly EDGAR.  Some exceptions can be made for purchases using local funds for Best Value, Sole Source and other exceptions.

​​​​​​* Sole Source will be accepted on a case by case basis. All purchases with federal funds must seek approval of Sole Source through TEA.

** Follow these instructions to request a new vendor be added to our Skyward database. Only add a new vendor after the vendor has completed the vendor application form and all documents have been obtained. Please attach all required documents to the vendor application in Skyward.

*** For completion by the vendor when making Federal Purchases. Must be attached to the requisition.