Purchasing Services
Welcome to the Purchasing Department
The Purchasing Department at Plano Independent School District is responsible for acquiring goods and services in compliance with state and federal laws to support the needs of District campuses and departments while ensuring the best overall value for the District. To learn more, please select the Doing Business with Plano ISD and Bid Process links located in the upper menu on this page.
Plano ISD’s Purchasing Department utilizes an electronic bidding system, Ionwave, to manage all solicitation opportunities. Vendors interested in doing business with Plano ISD are encouraged to register as suppliers within the Ionwave system. During registration, prospective vendors will identify the products and/or services they wish to provide to the District. This allows vendors to receive email notifications when new solicitation opportunities are released.
To register in the District’s e-bid system, please follow the link below and select “Supplier Registration” to begin the process.
New Requirement
Pre-Employment and Pre-Service Affidavit
Texas Education Code §22A.055 requires all school districts and educational entities to obtain a Pre-Employment or Pre-Service Affidavit from any contractor, subcontractor, or their employees who will provide services at Plano ISD facilities. Vendors must ensure that each employee or subcontractor completes the Pre-Employment or Pre-Service Affidavit, which asks whether the individual has:
- Been investigated by law enforcement or a child protective services agency, or charged with certain criminal offenses
- Been investigated or sanctioned by a licensing authority for specified types of misconduct
- Been placed on the Do Not Hire Registry
Individuals who answer “yes” to any affidavit question must disclose all relevant facts. This information supports safe hiring practices and helps maintain a secure learning environment.
Vendors also have a continuing obligation to promptly report any updates or changes to the information disclosed in the affidavit.
The affidavit can be accessed by clicking the link: Pre-Service Affidavit
For additional information, please visit: TEA website
Contact Purchasing and Warehouse Operations
Plano ISD Purchasing Department
2201 Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For general bid information, please call the Office Manager on 469-752-0286
Surplus Items Auction Information
Equipment and property that are no longer serviceable, have become obsolete, or have been replaced are submitted to the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees for approval of disposal. Upon Board approval and designation as surplus property, the District utilizes Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. to administer electronic auctions on behalf of Plano ISD in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Community members and vendors interested in purchasing surplus property may find additional information and current auction listings at- www.renebates.com
Criminal History Guidelines
Every person who wishes to serve as a District employee, volunteer, camp counselor, private teacher or contractor, or any other person who will have contact with District students, shall have a criminal history search performed.