After the solicitation closes, sealed bids are reviewed by the Procurement Analyst and the originating department, and a recommendation for award is made based on the criteria established by the State and based on requirements specifically enumerated in the bid documents. Contract awards are made by the Board of Trustees at their monthly meetings. For the purchase of goods valued between $3,500 and $50,000, IDEA utilizes quotes received from several vendors. Written, faxed or emailed quotes are preferred.
All contracts that exceed $50,000 in the aggregate within a one-year period are released for competition among interested vendors using one of several bidding methods authorized by the state.
To view a list of current bid opportunities, please review Bid Opportunities and RFPs.
Invitation for Bids IFB
Request for Proposal RFP
Conservation Stewardship Program CSP
Co-op Purchase Contract COOPS
RFP content of proposals is not available to the public until after the Board meeting and an award has been made.
Public notice of the recommendation for award is made by posting the agenda for Board meetings. Board meeting agendas are available to the public through IDEA Public Schools Board of Directors page.
Invoices for products and services delivered to the district should be submitted to:
IDEA Public Schools
Attn: Accounts Payable
2115 W Pike Blvd. Weslaco, TX 78596
Or via email to: payable@ideapublicschools.org
Any questions concerning invoices should be directed to Accounts Payable
2115 W. Pike Blvd.
Weslaco, TX 78596
Main: (956) 377-8000
Fax: (956) 447-3796
IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell – Chair, Ed Rivera – Vice-Chair & Secretary, Erich Holmsten – Treasurer, Gary Lindgren, Theresa Barrera-Shaw, Dr. Nanette Cocero, Connie Miner.