Purchasing & Vendor Information

  • Bastrop ISD is transitioning to Beacon Bid for all bid and proposal submissions. Beginning April 16, 2025, BISD will fully discontinue use of Public Purchase and will manage all public solicitations through the Beacon Bid e-Procurement Portal.

     

    Key Transition Information:

    • Effective April 16, 2025, all solicitations will be posted and managed on Beacon Bid.

    • Current open bids on Public Purchase will be migrated to Beacon Bid for future submissions.

    • Vendor registration and bid submission are free of charge.

    • Suppliers must be listed on the Interest List by completing the form on the solicitation posting in Beacon Bid in order to submit.

     

    Supplier Actions Required:

    • Visit: Beacon Bid Registration

    • Register your company and subscribe for solicitation alerts.

    • Ensure your vendor profile and contact information are kept up-to-date.

     

    Benefits of Beacon Bid:

    • Receive automatic notifications of new opportunities.

    • Follow updates, amendments, and addenda for solicitations you’re interested in.

    • Submit questions and receive responses directly through the portal.

    • Complete bid submissions electronically with built-in guidance.

     

    Vendor Support:

     

    Vendor Registration Requirement:

    All current and prospective vendors are required to register through PaymentWorks, our third-party vendor portal, to ensure accurate vendor information, payment details, and W-9 documentation.

    • Vendors will receive an invitation from: Bastrop Independent School District (via PaymentWorks).

    • Registration through PaymentWorks is required for consideration, but does not automatically grant approved vendor status.

     

    Additional Information:

    Bastrop ISD may also procure through inter-local agreements and purchasing cooperatives. If your company holds contracts with a cooperative or another district, please ensure that information is visible in your registration profile.

     

    For any questions related to purchasing or registration, please contact the BISD Purchasing Department at purchasing@bisdtx.org.

    We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continued collaboration.

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Current Open Solicitation

Bastrop ISD uses Beacon Bid to share solicitations with suppliers. Click on any solicitation and fill out the free form on Beacon. Or subscribe for free updates for our future bids and RFPs. You will receive an email with the link to download attachments. Please note that accurate contact information is required in order to receive any updates.

Beacon is free for bidders.