Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Software and Software Licenses/Subscriptions

The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is issuing a Request for Proposal to establish a discount‑from‑shelf‑pricing contract for commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) software and software license subscriptions. The contract will be “as‑needed,” serving more than 150 campuses and departments, with a period of performance from the award date through September 30 2028 (approximately two years) and an optional 120‑day extension. Vendors may submit a primary discount (including a 0 % discount) and can offer additional category‑specific discounts. Successful vendors will be placed in a pool for future solicitations under the same proposal number. • Covers all COTS software categories; discounts may be offered per category or total purchase. • Purchases expected in small, on‑demand quantities across >150 campuses and departments. • Contract term up to ~2 years, with optional 120‑day extension. • Vendors submit a primary discount (even 0 %); subsequent proposals may reuse the same proposal number with an alpha suffix. • Proposals due 11/12/2026; questions due 10/28/2026; award date not specified.