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Dallas Independent School District

Dallas ISD

Dallas ISD is one of the largest school districts in Texas with 145,000+ students, spending $800M+ annually on construction, IT, food services, and professional services. Bond programs fund hundreds of millions in school renovation and new construction.

$800M+
Annual Contract Spend
$2.5B+
Annual Budget
20%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Dallas Independent School District historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

20%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What Dallas ISD Buys

Dallas Independent School District is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

School construction
IT systems
Food services
Facilities management
Professional services
Transportation

How to Get on Dallas ISD's Radar

The contractors who win Dallas ISD contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a Dallas ISD vendor at dallasisd.org/Page/31

2

Apply for Dallas ISD Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification

3

Contact the Dallas ISD Purchasing Department for vendor outreach

4

Monitor Dallas ISD solicitations at dallasisd.org/purchasing for active RFPs

Attend Dallas ISD's annual M/WBE outreach events

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Dallas ISD bond construction program ($3.7B)
02Dallas ISD technology program
03Child Nutrition Services
04Special Education programs
05Athletics facilities capital

Top NAICS Codes at Dallas ISD

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Dallas Independent School District. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
238210Electrical Contractors
$850K avg →
541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541611Management Consulting Services
$1.4M avg →
561720Janitorial Services
$400K avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with Dallas ISD?

Dallas ISD vendor portal + M/WBE certification. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Dallas Independent School District's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with Dallas ISD contracts?

Dallas Independent School District awards 20% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does Dallas ISD spend on contracts annually?

Dallas Independent School District spends approximately $800M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $2.5B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active Dallas ISD solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Dallas Independent School District as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every Dallas ISD solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.