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Activity Fund Checks – see Printed Forms
Commodity 500-001
For all NEW AED purchases contact CISD Health Services at ph#936-709-7754 or email Barbara Robertson.
The new district standard is the HeartSine 350p AED. It is replacing the Heartstart FR2 & FRX.
Accessories for both models along with current pricing are here:AED Price List
Vendor: Sterlington Medical. Contact Tad Overstreet at 832-766-6799 or tad@sterlingtonmedical.com
To enter a Requisition:
- Vendor: 37001547 – Sterlington Medical
- Bid Reference/Comments: Buyboard
- Commodity: 500-001
- Shipping: 1 item- add $10 to order. 2 or more items – free shipping.
- Commodity 275-001 – Ag Supplies & Equipment
- Commodity 275-010 – Floral Design
- Commodity 275-006 – Vet Tech Supplies & Equipment
Vendors:
See CTE – Order Instruction Sheet for additional vendors under CTE Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
- Nasco #00004048 – See Nasco Farm & Ranch website. Follow the NASCO Ordering Instructions (in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“) for getting discounted pricing.
- Carolina Biological #00000982
- Lowes – See Lowes Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
- Southern Floral Co #00044602
- Amazon (as a last resort)
VENDOR/ TRAVEL AGENT: NATIONAL TRAVEL SYSTEMS (NTS)
govteam@nationaltravelsystems.com
PH#800-891-9002 or PH#800-542-0452 or PH#877-717-776
TRANSACTION FEE PER TICKET: approx. $25.00 (get exact fee from agent)
PROCESS:
Prior to making the reservation get the following information:
- Correct spelling of each traveler including middle name (must match ID at check-in)
- Birth date of traveler
- Gender of traveler
- Dates of travel and destination
Talk to an agent with the NTS group department and get a quote/ preliminary itinerary with price for flights emailed to you.
Enter a CISD requisition.See instructions below
Get requisition approved and converted to a Purchase Order ASAP. Email Rick Reeves/ Purchasing with the requisition number after your principal/director approves the order.It will be processed quickly. *Prices cannot be held firm until the ticket is issued and ticket will not be issued until the Purchase Order is received by NTS.
Only when the airline tickets are confirmed with a CISD purchase order are the tickets actually issued and an emailed ticket confirmation sent to the sponsor/employee.
IMPORTANT: KEEP IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION (DAILY) WITH YOUR TRAVEL AGENT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE TICKETING CORRESPONDENCE and verify the spelling of the travelers. This could delay or cancel a flight if the name is not spelled correctly by the airline or TSA agents at the airport.
TO ENTER A REQUISITION:
- VENDOR: #27000177 NATIONAL TRAVEL SYSTEMS
- BID REFERENCE/ COMMENTS LINE: STATE CONTRACT & Travel Approval PO#
- SHIP TO: CAMPUS
- COMMODITY: 850-006 / ACCOUNT CODE 6412
- DESCRIPTION:State Who, what, when, where. Reservation #, Sponsor name and phone number as well as the flight details from the itinerary.
- LINE ITEMS: list QTY of tickets and price on line 1- with description as stated above and list the service fees per person as separate line item
- ATTACH: preliminary itinerary from NTS
Get requisition approved and converted to A Purchase Order ASAP. Your itinerary will be emailed to you by NTS after PO is processed.
Note: If baggage fees are not included in the ticket price and have to be paid at the airport at time of flight, do not include on the requisition to NTS. Instead, add a line on the Travel Approval requisition for baggage fees so they can be fronted the money.
- Commodity: 450-002
- Submit work order for Maintenance review prior to ordering.
- Ship appliances to your location.
- Attach vendor quote to requisition.
Use vendors awarded on cooperative contracts. Request a quote from the vendor. Ask them to include delivery charges and installation charges, if needed.
Partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD Purchase Orders:
- Lowes vendor# 90007201 – see Lowes Ordering Instructions
- Home Depot vendor# 60005257 – See Home Depot ordering instructions
See Ice Machines on Shopping A-Z for specific instructions regarding these purchases.
See Kitchen Supplies & Equipment
- emCommodity 300-001
- Account code 6399
- Ship to Central Warehouse
- Attach: vendor quote to requisition
Use vendors awarded on cooperative contracts. Request a quote from the vendor.
Partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD Purchase Orders:
- Ceramic Store- vendor #00001068 (see Clay on Shopping A-Z for ordering instructions)
- Blick Art- vendor #00000643
- Nasco- vendor #00004048. See NASCO Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
- School Specialty- vendor #70002623. See School_Specialty_Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
NOTE: Large clay orders should be shipped to your campus.
Additional cooperative vendors awarded for Art / Instructional supplies may be used.
A complete list of cooperatives is provided on Purchasing- Internal website.
- Commodity code-based on sport. See Commodity Code List.
- Use vendors awarded on cooperative contracts.
- Attach a vendor quote to the requisition
- List the vendor quote number in the Notes of the requisition
Partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- BSN Sports- vendor #00010051
- Buck Terrell Athletics- vendor #50004651
- Dugout Sports- vendor #26001286
- Game One – vendor #42001090
- Gopher Sports- vendor #00002162
- North Houston Athletics- vendor #36000908
- Riddell All American Sports- vendor #00001008
- Rogers Athletic- vendor #00007030
- Soccer 4 All- vendor #60004266
- Swim Shops of the Southwest- vendor #00001036
- Tennis Outlet- vendor #37000177
See CISD AWARDED VENDOR LIST for a complete list of awarded vendors.
See cooperatives for awarded co-op vendors.
Auto Fleet Parts ordering instructionspdf
- Commodity: 800-001
- Bid Reference/ comments: RFP# 23-08-05
For letter jackets and letters see Award Jackets.
Use awarded cooperative vendors.
If using Oriental Trading for treasure chest type awards, see Oriental Trading in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
When entering the purchase requisition:
You must list each item as a separate line. There is a 30-line limit per requisition for orders shipping to the warehouse.
Comment Line: (Coop contract number)
Commodity:
600-002 for awards & incentives & ribbons
600-003 for caps & gowns
600-005 for diplomas & covers
600-007 for plaques & trophies
Account Code:
6399 for awards & incentives & ribbons
6498 for diplomas & covers, plaques & trophies, caps & gowns
Description Lines: Item # followed by description**
Notes: Quote #
Ship To: Your campus – Diplomas & trophies
Warehouse 727W – Diploma covers & all else
*Attach the quote to the requisition
For orders shipping to your campus, you must receive the items in eFinance once delivered.
Contact Buyer Emily Deska in purchasing with questions.
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Commodity 525-005
Various sizes of batteries are available on our Office Supply contract.
Purchase from Daniel Office Products. Daniel Office Products Ordering Instructionspdf
They can also be purchased at Fastenal. See instructions for Fastenalpdf
Batteries can also be purchased in store at Sam’s Club with an open PO. Sams Club Instructionspdf
For auto batteries see Auto Parts.
For bottled water delivery, see Bottled Water Service.
For coffee orders, see Coffee Service.
For placing, removing, stocking or servicing vending machines, see Vending Machines.
For pickup orders, see the Sam’s Club Instructions.
For Pricing:
When entering the purchase requisition:
You must list each item as a separate line. Minimum order of 10 cases (can be a mix of products) for delivery.
Commodity Code: 250-002
Account Code: 6499
Description Lines: Size and short description (example:20 oz. Vitamin-Enhanced Water)
Ship To: Campus or Department**see below
*Attache the quote to the requisition
**You must receive the items in eFinance once delivered
NOTE:
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- When setting up accounts with Coca Cola or Dr Pepper for delivered product, specify whether you will be ordering by purchase order or paying with activity / booster club checks.
- Do not place Dr. Pepper coolers in your buildings at this time. Order delivered cases only.
- If invoice is left at site, verify pricing (see âBeverage Productsâ linked above) and send to Accounts Payable (if using purchase orders).
Contact Purchasing with questions.
Able Glass & Mirror- Vendor #00004876 can provide window blinds. They will measure, install, etc.
Blinds can also be purchased from Lowe’s. See Lowe’s Ordering Instructions under Purchasing-Internal/ Instructions for Specific Vendors
Board Games can be found from the following List Of Vendorspdf.
Books can be purchased from co-op vendors awarded on Library Books/ Books contracts. Request a quote from an awarded vendor.
A partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- Barnes & Noble- Vendor #50000981. See instructions for using Barnes&Noblepdf
- Booksource- vendor #70003587
- Bound To Stay Bound Books- vendor #00000694
- Cengage Learning- vendor #28000317
- Complete Book & Media- vendor #27000604
- Follett School Solutions- vendor #34000936
- Garrett Book Company- vendor #50002695
- Gumdrop Books- vendor #24000200
- Heinemann- vendor #00006001
- Junior Library Guild- vendor #90007077
Also check the CISD AWARDED VENDOR LIST for more awarded vendors.
For small book orders enter a requisition as follows:(30 line limit on 1 requisition)
- Commodity: 300-004 – Library books or 300-005 – non-library books
- Account Code:6325-books/ library books or 6321 -textbooks
- Ship To: Central Warehouse 727W
- Description: ISBN# or item # and title. *list each book as separate line item.
- Notes: enter the vendor quote #
- Attachment: attach the vendor quote in PDF format.
For large LIBRARY BOOK or LITERACY LIBRARY ORDERS (Follett, Bound To Stay Bound, Booksource, etc.)
Complete the online order and print to pdf so that you will have an electronic file (quote) to attach to your requisition. Once you enter the requisition and get a PO# go back to the vendor site and add the PO# to the online order so the invoice will match the purchase order.
For large library book or Literacy Library orders enter the requisition as follows:
- Commodity: 300-004 – Library books or 300-005 – books
- Account Code: 6325
- Description: Quote ID/ order # and list name for Library books – or description as stated on quote. Be sure and list the total number of books (ex. level one set – 200 books)
- Quantity: 1- you have 1 online order
- Total: the total amount of the library book order
- Ship To: your campus *you are responsible for receiving in eFinance.
- Attach: a pdf copy of the order to the requisition
Contact Buyers Stephanie Hendershot or Emily Deska with questions.
LIBRARY BOOK BINDING
Contact the vendor and request a quote. Attach a pdf of the quote to the requisition.
Vendor Information:
- Name: Houchen Bindery
- Vendor # 80003040
- ph #800-869-0420
- web: www.houchenbindery.com. Click on Library Binding
To enter a requisition:
- COMMODITY 550-001
- ACCOUNT CODE 6245
- COMMENTS: BOOK BINDING
- SHIP TO: 728 – TLC
Contact Stephanie Hendershot in Purchasing with questions.
Bottled Water Service Instructionspdf
- Commodity 650-012
- Account code 6299
Bounce houses would need to be rented using Activity Funds, PTO or Booster Club. You may contact Blair Delahoussaye, Activity Funds Accountant, for further information/instructions.
Building Materials, Tools, Hardware, and Supplies Ordering Instructionspdf
- Commodity 450-006 – Building Supplies
- Commodity 450-042 – Welding Supplies
- Comments/ Bid Reference RFP# 23-04-03
See Lowe’s Ordering Instructions under Purchasing-Internal/ Instructions for Specific Vendors
See Home Depot Ordering Instructions under Purchasing-Internal/ Instructions for Specific Vendors
See Charter Bus Services on Shopping A-Z
*For CISD Bus requests – see the Transportation Department Field Trips website
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CALCULATORS
Commodity 300-012
Request a quote from the vendor that includes pricing and shipping. Attach the vendor quote to the requisition.
Most vendors listed below are Authorized Texas Instruments suppliers.
Vendors:
- Hand2Mind- vendor #00005021
- Nasco- vendor #00004048. See NASCO Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
- Office Depot- vendor #23001405. Office Depot Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
- Sargent Welch- vendor #50002833
- School Specialty- vendor #41000502. See School Specialty Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
- CDW Government- vendor #90004430
A complete list of co-ops is provided on the Purchasing-Internal website.
See Audio Visual for Cameras
List of awarded vendors that specialize in Camera supplies:
- B & H Photo- vendor #80002255. See B & H Photo instructions for getting quotespdf
- Tri-State Camera Exchange- vendor #38001045
When entering a requisition use:
- commodity 750-001
- account code 6317
- ship to: Central Warehouse 727W
Please see Vehicle Rental Instructions
See “Toner Cartridges” for ordering instructions.
See ordering instructions and list of vendors awarded for Catering Ordering Instructionspdf
For requisition entry:
- Commodity 200-001
- Account code 6499
- ship to: campus
- Include the following in the description field: Date of the event, who will be attending, name of the event, a brief description of what you will be serving.
- If the order is to be delivered, be sure to put the delivery address and time in the notes.
Charter Bus Group Travel Instructionspdf
- For Charter Bus Rental:
- Commodity 850-001
- Account code 6412
- Ship to: your campus/ Dept.
- List charter confirmation # in description
See Section II of instructions for Group Travel Services
Commodity 300-001- Art Supplies
NOTE: all clay orders over 50 lbs total must be shipped to your campus.
Ceramic Store sells lots of red and white clay. They will deliver to the campus.
Ceramic Store vendor #00001068
Additional cooperative vendors awarded for Art / Instructional supplies may be used.
Click for a complete list of cooperatives.
Use awarded cooperative vendors.
Instructions for Clothing Purchases Requisition Entry
Partial list of Custom Clothing vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- Calfee Specialties vendor #00003593
- Herff Jones Grad Sales vendor #30000830
- North Houston Athletics vendor #36000908
- Shirt off My Back vendor #27000860
- T Shirts Plus vendor #70000791
- Webbs Uniforms vendor #23000015
- Elite Swag Promo Products vendor#40001323
See EPIC6 Custom Clothing vendor list or other cooperative lists for additional awarded vendor options.
Coffee Products and Servicepdf
- Commodity 650-005
- Account code 6299
See Beverage Products for cases of water, soft drinks, gatordade, etc.
See Bottled Water Service for ordering bottled water.
See CISD Technology Purchasing Website
See Audio Visual on Shopping A-Z
Refer to CODING GUIDELINES FOR TECHNOLOGY AV in Technology and AV Supplies
Note: See the Technology Department for SOFTWARE PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS. A form must be completed and on file for all software.
Contracted Educational Services Awarded Vendor Listpdf
- Contact the awarded vendor and have them send a quote for services.
- Complete the current CISD Professional Services Contract and send to the vendor for signature.
- Send completed contact and Contract approval form (attached) to legal for approval and Dr. Null’s signature. *Contract is not valid without Dr. Null’s signature.*
- Once signed contract is returned from Legal, enter a requisition and attach the vendor’s quote and contract to the requisition.
*Vendor must be an awarded vendor. For questions on adding new vendors to this list, contact Katy LaBorde*
Order boxes of copy paper from the 727W Central Warehouse.
- Commodity: 275-002
Get a written quote from the vendor. Attach the vendor quote to the requisition.
Vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- Burmax- vendor #60004436
- Farouk Systems #31000028
- Armstrong McCall- vendor #43000899
see CTE Ordering Instruction Sheet for additional vendors under CTE Materials, Supplies, and Equipment in Shopping A-Z
Custodial Supplies orderingpdf
Commodity 350-002
Note: Chemical cleaning supplies must be approved by the Custodial Department and MSDS sheets must be properly filed for all cleaning products.
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- Commodity 200-002 – General Merchandise (non-food items)
- Account code: 6399
PO Vendors: accept a purchase order
- Sam’s Club-see Instructions for how to shop in store at Sam’s Club
Non- PO Vendors: will not accept a Purchase Order. Need to use Activity Funds to purchase.
Guidelines for allowable purchases apply: *items purchased against CISD guidelines will not be reimbursed and will be the responsibility of the individual purchasing those items*
Only non-bid items (party supplies, decorations, etc.) may be purchased from the following stores:
- Michaels
- Hobby Lobby
- Party City
- At Home
NOTE – Walmart is NOT APPROVED for use by the District.
See AED’s and accessories on Shopping A-Z
Please contact awarded co-op vendor for current quote for Diplomas and Covers
- Commodity 600-005
- Account code 6498
DJ’s and MC’s would need to be rented using Activity Funds, PTO or Booster Club. You may contact Blair Delahoussaye, Activity Funds Accountant, for further information/instructions.
Large Whiteboards are considered furniture. Furniture vendors will provide a quote. They can also include delivery and installation if needed.
To enter a requisition:
- Commodity:400-002
- Account code: 6399
- Ship To: ship large whiteboards to your campus/ department. Small whiteboards can be shipped to the warehouse if no installation involved.
- Notes: Vendor QT #. If to Campus: Delivered & Installed. Contact (Name) at (ph number) at least 24 hours in advance to schedule inside delivery and installation
Furniture Vendors:
- Educator’s Depot- vendor #25001839. SellsBest-Rite products.
- Carroll’s Office Furniture- vendor #34000873. SellsClaridge products.
Commodity # 450-008
Request a quote from the vendor that includes pricing and shipping. Attach the vendor quote to the requisition.
Vendors:
- Crawford Electric Supply #29001185
- Elliott Electric #27001131
- Facility Solutions Group #31000127
- Voss Lighting #90007443
Additional vendors may be available under Cooperatives
To enter a Requisition:
Comment Line: enter Co-op for which pricing is based
Notes: Enter the Vendor Quote #
Commodity Code: 450-008 – Electrical Supplies
Description: Item # – description (what is it)
Attachment: Attach a PDF of the Vendor Quote
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File Cabinets: see furniture
Fire Protection – Maintenance Dept. Instructionspdf
Flags:Â Most can be ordered from CISD warehouse or contact Purchasing
Fleet Repair Services: See Vehicle Repair & Service
Floral Design: see CTE – RFP 19-09-03A – Order Sheet under CTE Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
Food Service & Breakroom Supplies: order online from Liberty Office Products
See Catering Services for ordering instructions
Contact Katy LaBorde in Purchasing for assistance with ordering furniture.
- To Enter a Requisition for Furniture:
- Commodity: 400-001- Admin Furniture or 400-002- classroom furniture
- Account code: 6318
- Ship To: your campus
- Notes: Vendor QT #. Delivered & Installed. Contact (campus/ Dept. contact name) at ph# (xxx) to schedule delivery.
- Description: MFG Brand and model #. List the fabric/ laminate color choices.
- Attach: the vendor quote. Quote should state “inside delivery & installation”.
Furniture must be delivered to your campus. Standard delivery is Tailgate and your campus does not have a loading dock or the staff/ equipment to unload a truck. Therefore, we do not allow tailgate delivery for large pieces of furniture. When you request a furniture quote make sure to ask for “inside delivery & installation”.
- Delivery Terms:
- Inside Delivery & Installation or white glove service (required). Prices include delivery to exact room locations and assembly by the vendor and removal of associated cardboard/ packing materials.
- Tailgate Delivery (not recommended). Driver will only deliver items to the tailgate of the truck. You must take the items from the truck. If the quote states “by truck” or “shipped from Manufacturer” this is standard tailgate delivery.
- Inside Delivery (not recommended). Driver will assist you in lowering the items to ground level and carry the items through the threshold of the building only and no further.
Approved Furniture Vendors: (contact Katy LaBorde for additional options)
V# 34000873 Carroll’s Office Furniture
Frank Carroll frank@carrolls.com
V# 41001424 Collaborative Office Interiors
Misty Richards mrichards@collaborative-office.com
V# 41001318 Daniel’s Office Supplies (Use for small purchases / few items)
Lou Ann Tiger tiger@danielofficeproducts.com
Note – Browse the Daniel’s Office Supplies website. (You will need to click the guest log in and go to furniture)
V# 25001839 Educator’s Depot
Bobby Comer rcomer@educatorsdepot.com
V# 90007905 Hertz Furniture
John Vahlkamp jvahlkamp@hertzfurniture.com
V# 00003040 Indeco Sales
Ariel Persaud ariel.wehling@indecosales.com
V#41000503 School Specialty (not online ordering)
Kevin Wong kevin.wong@schoolspecialty.com
V#33000286 School Outfitters
Shawn Donnellon shawn.donnellon@schooloutfitters.com
Note – this vendor does not assemble/install. They only carry furniture inside front door. Use other vendors for delivery to room and assembly.
V# 30000181 Velocity Office Products
Ross Perry rap@velocitybp.com
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NO GIFT CARDS ARE ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Commodity 200-001 – Food/ Groceries, dine-in or pick-up
- Account code: 6499
- Commodity 200-002 – General Merchandise (paper goods, etc.) or use specific commodity code based on item purchased.
- Account code: 6399
PO Vendors: accept a purchase order
- Sam’s Club – see Sam’s Club Instructions for how to shop in store at Sam’s Club (Instructions for Using Specific Vendors)
- HEB – Can be used with Activity Funds or reimbursement. No other grocery store (including Krogers) is an awarded option.
HVAC ORDERING – Please use vendors with current purchasing cooperative awards and contracts. Be sure your quotes have the cooperative and contract number on them. This information will need to be entered into the requisition as well.
Comments Section – Cooperative and Contract Number
Notes Section – Quote Number
For HVAC Refrigerants – Ordering Instructionspdf
Please see Building Materials Tools, Hardware & Supplies
Note:Grainger is no longer awarded. Use Fastenal instead. See Instructions for Fastenal Pricing.pdf
See Lowe’s Ordering Instructions under Purchasing-Internal/ Instructions for Specific Vendors
You must complete a Facility Enhancement Form, located on the Custodial- Maintenance website under Maintenance Forms. See the Facility Enhancement Form Submitter Instructions for guidance.
Submit for approval. The Maintenance Department will determine all costs associated with the ice machine (electrical, in house labor, water & drain, installation, etc.). The Maintenance Dept. will get quotes for the type of ice machine needed and will also enter the requisition.
Instructional Supplies and Materials Ordering Instructionspdf
See CISD Awarded Vendor List or cooperatives for additional awarded co-op vendors.
- Solar Eclipse Glasses – See Solar Eclipse Glasses in Shopping A-Z
Conroe ISD Literacy Materials
RFP #22-02-05 – Instructions And Pricing For Line Itemspdf (Please use the Pricing, Manufacturer/Manufacturer #’s listed in document. No additional quotes are needed if you are purchasing off this bid)
Contact for Instructional Supplies and Conroe ISD Literacy Materials, Emily Deska @ 97247
Instrument Repair
For Requisition Entry:
- commodity: 300-008
- account code: 6245
- Ship To: your campus
Use awarded cooperative vendors for instrument repair
Partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- Fishburn Violin Shop Repairs- vendor #32000213
- Fleming Instrument Repair – vendor #40000423
- Lisle Violin Shop Repairs- vendor #29000888
- Music & Arts Centers Repairs- vendor #29000795
- Universal Melody Services- vendor #00002626
Contact Graciela (Grace) Lopez in Purchasing with questions.
See Technology Purchasing for specific instructions on purchasing Apple products.
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Kitchen Large Equipment Bid – RFP #22-06-02
Kitchen Small Equipment Bid – RFP #22-06-01
Commodity Codes:
- 250-008 Kitchen Supplies
- 250-018 Small Kitchen Equipment
- 250-019 Large Kitchen Equipment
Request a quote from the vendor for all other kitchen supplies and equipment not listed on the two bids above. Ask the vendor to provide pricing and shipping based on the co-op contract they are using. Attach the vendor quote to the requisition.
A partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- Ace Mart Restaurant Supply- vendor #26001273
- Ecolab- vendor #30001029
- Heritage Food Service- vendor #26000113
- Hubert Company- vendor #70001656
- ISI Commercial Refrigeration- vendor #27000671
- Pasco Brokerage- vendor #00006996
See cooperatives for additional cooperative vendors.
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Laminating Film – order from the CISD warehouse
Laminator: see Office/ Classroom machines
Laser, Toner, Ink Cartridges: See Cartridges
Labels for the Raptor ID visitor badges can be purchased from Positive Proof
- Positive Proof vendor # 23001911
- commodity 525-004
- bid reference/ comments- Buyboard 656-21 x11/24
- attach vendor quote to the requisition
See POSITIVE PROOF INSTRUCTIONSpdf for getting an online quote.
See Award Jackets
LIBRARY BOOK BINDING
Contact the vendor and request a quote. Attach a pdf of the quote to the requisition.
Vendor Information:
- Name: Houchen Bindery
- Vendor # 80003040
- ph #800-869-0420
- web: www.houchenbindery.com. Click on Library Binding
To enter a requisition:
- COMMODITY 550-001
- ACCOUNT CODE 6245
- COMMENTS: BOOK BINDING
- SHIP TO: 728 – TLC
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Magazines/ Periodicals
Order the magazine from the specific vendor (such as Scholastic Magazines, etc.) or use the Service as listed below in green.
- Ship to: your campus
- Commodity: 300-015
- Account code: 6329
- Description: (school year) name of Magazine
- Attach: a pdf of the vendor Quote/ Renewal
- Notes: list the vendor quote number
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE– Use this vendor to order multiple magazine subscriptions
Enter a 1 line purchase requisition as detailed below.
Attach the renewal notice from the vendor detailing the magazines you will order.
Vendor will not order/ renew magazines until they have the Purchase order.
- Vendor Information:
- Magazine Subscription Service Agency
- Contact: Jason Mutz
- Phone: 800-368-7922
- email: info@mssa-fl.com
- To enter a Requisition:
- DEPT code: Your campus
- Vendor: 29001234
- comments line: EPIC6 contract order
- Ship to: your campus
- Commodity: 300-015
- Account code: 6329
- Description: (school year) Magazine subscription renewal notice #(XXX)
- Attach: a pdf of the vendor Quote/ Renewal Notice
- Notes: State how you want the Attn: line to read on the Magazines
Contact Trice Clark in Purchasing with any questions.
See AED and accessories for specific instructions on AED ordering
- Commodity: 500-001
- Account code: 6399
- Ship To: Central Warehouse
- Attach: Vendor quote
**DO NOT USE THE VENDOR WEBSITE FOR PRICING**
Use vendors awarded on cooperative contracts. Contact the vendor for a written quote.
Partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- Alert Services- vendor #00000142. See website.
- Medco Supply- vendor #25001461. Email quote request to medcosalessupport@medcosupply.com
- Pocket Nurse- vendor #25001062
- School Health- vendor #00004975
- School Nurse Supply- vendor #70003860
- William V Macgill- vendor #00006735. See website
See cooperatives for additional awarded co-op vendors.
Contact Stephanie Hendershot in Purchasing with questions.
Musical Instruments and Equipment
Musical Instruments & supplies:
- Commodity: 300-014
- ship To: warehouse
See Musical Instruments & Suppliespdf for a list of awarded bid vendors for instrument and equipment purchases
*Special conditions apply to riser purchases. They require inside delivery to the campus and assembly (not Tailgate delivery).
Request a quote from a bid awarded vendor that includes inside delivery and assembly.
Instrument Repair: See Instrument Repair on Shopping A-Z
Sheet Music: See Sheet Music on Shopping A-Z
Contact Graciela (Grace) Lopez in Purchasing with questions.
Houston Chronicle Subscription Ordering Instructions
- Commodity: 300-015
- Account code: 6329
- Vendor #00000887 – Houston Chronicle Subscriptions
- Comment Line: SEND CHECK/ Attachment
- Notes: *Do NOT FAX PO* SEND CHECK WITH ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION ATTACHMENT
The Houston Chronicle does not accept purchase orders.
They must have payment in advance. Do NOT pay with a credit card.
There are two ways to order subscriptions:
- If you have received a renewal invoice for payment for an upcoming subscription, a purchase order may be issued and Accounts Payable will send the check with your invoice when the backup is forwarded as an “attachment” to the purchase order.
- To subscribe to the Chronicle:
- Call(713)362-7211 or visit myaccount.houstonchronicle.com.
DO NOT enter any credit card information. Once you have filled out the application, save as a pdf and submit it with your Conroe ISD requisition as an “attachment” for the purchase order. A check will be issued from Accounts Payable and mailed with a copy of your online subscription application.
NOTE: It is an option to manage your deliveries (summer and holidays) to
specify days throughout the year that it should be delivered.
Office Classroom Machines Ordering Instructionspdf
Commodity: 525-006
For Scanners- see Scanners on Shopping A-Z
For Poster Printer Machines- see Poster Printer Supplies on Shopping A-Z
Contact Purchasing with questions.
Office Supplies Instructions are located under Liberty Office Products under Instructions for Specific Vendors
- Commodity: 525-005
- Account code: 6399
- Bid Awarded Vendor: Liberty Office Products #41001318
- Bid Reference/ Comments: 21-10-04
Contact Emily Deska in Purchasing with questions.
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Copy Paper– white- letter or legal size – order cases from Central Warehouse 727W
Colored Paper– 8-1/2″ x 11″ – order from Liberty Office Products
Roll Paper/ coated bond paper – see Poster Printer Supplies on Shopping A-Z
Craft Paper Rolls – order from Liberty Office Products or School Specialty
Construction Paper – order from Liberty Office Products or School Specialty
Report Card Paper/ Specialty Paper – order from Bosworth Paper
Contact Grace Lopez with questions regarding paper
- Commodity 200-002 – General Merchandise (non-food items)
- Account code: 6399
PO Vendors: accept a purchase order
- Sam’s Club – see Sams_Club_Instructionspdf for how to shop in store at Sam’s Club
Non- PO Vendors: will not accept a Purchase Order. Purchases will have to be reimbursed.
Guidelines for allowable purchases apply: *items purchased against CISD guidelines will not be reimbursed and will be the responsibility of the individual purchasing those items*
Only non-bid items (party supplies, decorations, etc.) may be purchased from the following stores:
- Hobby Lobby
- Party City
- At Home
NOTE – Walmart is NOT APPROVED for use by the District.
- Commodity 150-006
- Use awarded co-op vendors.
- Attach the vendor quote to the requisition in PDF format
- List the vendor quote number in the Notes.
- BSN Sports vendor #00010051
- Gopher Sports vendor #00002162
- Nasco vendor #00004048. See NASCO Ordering Instructions for getting online quotes
- School Specialty vendor #41000502. See School_Specialty_Instructions
- US Games vendor #00009309
Currently you may go to CVS or Wallgreens to print photos and then submit for reimbursement.
Commodity Code: 550-010 (Printing: Print & Copy Services)
See Audio Visual on Shopping A-Z.
SeeB & H Photo Ordering Instructionspdf Ordering Instructions for getting an online quote with discounted pricing.
TROPHIES & PLAQUES
Commodity 600-007
Use awarded cooperative vendors.
These vendors are set up to receive CISD Purchase Orders:
- Custom Built Awards vendor #00007188
- Honor Trophies & Awards vendor #00002787
- Jostens Inc-vendor #35001354
- North Houston Athletics vendor #36000908
- Trophy House vendor #00005803
- Woodlands Trophies & Awards vendor #90008723
See EPIC Awards & Trophies vendor list for more awarded vendors.
See cooperatives for additional awarded co-op vendors.
Contact the CISD Planning & Construction Dept. for large pieces of equipment that require installation.
Commodity # 450-031
Contact the co-op awarded vendor of your choice to request a price quote. See partial list below.
Ask vendor to email you a quote and reference the co-op award on the quote.
Enter a line item requisition based on the quoted prices.
Attach a copy of the quote to the requisition.
Vendors:
- Coburns Supply #28000683
- Morrison Supply #00004757
- Ferguson Facilities #24000517
To enter a Requisition:
Comment Line: Co-op for which pricing is based
Notes: Enter the Vendor Quote #
Commodity Code: 450-031 – Plumbing Supplies
Description: Item # – description (what is it)
Attachment: Attach the Vendor Quote
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ordering Instructions and Awarded Vendors
Please note that this list is being updated as we have more vendors complete the necessary paperwork and become available to you to get quotes and make purchases from. We will continue to add information until we have a complete list.
Printed Forms/ checks/ tickets
Commodity 525-008
Call vendor for pricing and shipping. Request a written quote.
Attach the quote to your requisition.
Vendors:
- Halco Business Products #60005783
- Weldon Williams & Lick #00008166
Please see Toner Cartridges for desk top printers
Please see SMART TAG System for Printer Supplies for Bus Rider Cards
Printers: Contact Technology Dept. Richard Rodriquez for district standards and quotes
- Dept. Code: your Dept. code with T (xxxT)
- Commodity: 750-005
- Account code: 6317
- Ship To: 728 TLC
Projectors: contact Technology Dept. Bob King for district standards and quotes.
- Dept. Code: your Dept. code with T (xxxT)
- Commodity: 750-001
- Account code: 6317
- Ship To: 727W Central Warehouse
Use the CODING GUIDELINES FOR TECHNOLOGY & AV form pdffor correct requisition entry.
Please see Contracted Educational Services
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Please contact Bob King in Technology with questions about Two-Way Radios. ph#936-709-7605
AWARDS & INCENTIVES
Commodity 600-002
Use awarded cooperative vendors.
Vendor List:
- Calfee Specialties vendor #00003593
- Herff Jones Grad Sales & Recognition vendor #30000830
- Honor Trophies & Awards vendor #00002787
- House of Ribbons vendor #00005229
- Jostens Inc-vendor #35001354
- Oriental Trading vendor #00001017
- Positive Promotions vendor #70000651
- Spirit Monkey vendor #34000233
- Trophy House vendor #00005803
See EPIC Awards & Trophies vendor list for more awarded vendors.
See cooperatives for additional awarded co-op vendors.
Robotics Machine Shop Equipment and Supplies
- Commodity: 275-004
Additional Vendor options awarded on CTE bid or through co-ops:
- Lego Education- vendor #80001666
- Teaching Systems Inc.- vendor #00008537- sells Makerbot
see CTE Order Instructions Sheet for additional vendors under CTE Materials, Supplies, and Equipment in Shopping A-Z
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Listed below are the safes that are recommended for Primary Grade School, Secondary Grade
Schools, and Cafeterias.
Recommended for Primary Grade Schools:
*Purchase from Daniel Office Products: Enter an on-line Daniel Office Products order.
Commodity: 400-003
Item # SEN SFW123GDC – Sentry Digital Fire/ Water Safe, 1.23 Cubic FT
Campus Delivered Price: current online contract price
16.3âW x 19.3âD x 17.8âH; bolt-down hardware included (submit a work order for
Maintenance to bolt-down).
Recommended for Secondary Schools:
Contact Rick Reeves for assistance in selection.
Vendor: Dawson 24000602
Bid Reference: Specialty
Commodity: 400-003 – Safes: Equipment, Installation, and Services.
Description â Description from quote
Cafeteria Safes Ordering Instructionspdf – Child Nutrition Department
Commodity Code – 400-003
Account Code – 6399
Reset Safe Combinations
Contact Dawson Security – Vendor #24000602 for a quote.
Contact Buyer, Emily Deska, in Purchasing with any questions.
TEST SCORING FORMS & MACHINES
There is no bid award for these forms. User the co-op vendor of choice.
Request a price quote and any shipping charges, if applicable.
Commodity # 300-022
Bid Reference/ Comments: see CISD Awarded Vendor List
Scantron Corp. vendor #00000038 www.scantronforms.com
Apperson Inc. vendor #26000717 www.apperson.com/k12
Scanners Ordering
See link for ordering instructions or Contact Technology for recommendations and quotes for scanners.
Requisition entry:
- Dept. code with T(xxxT) – to route through Technology for approval
- Commodity: 750-005
- Account code: 6317
- Ship To: 728- Technology warehouse
- Commodity 300-017
- Account code: 6399
- Ship To: warehouse
- Attach: Vendor Quote to requisition
Note: Live specimens ship to your campus. Some chemicals must ship to your campus.
Use vendors awarded on cooperative contracts. Request a quote from the vendor. Ask the vendor to provide pricing and shipping based on the cooperative contract they are awarded on. Attach the vendor quote to the requisition.
Partial list of vendors set up to receive CISD Purchase Orders:
- Carolina Biological vendor #00000982
- Fisher Science Education vendor #00002161
- Flinn Scientific vendor #00002632
- Frey Scientific vendor #00002257
- Nasco vendor #00004048. See NASCO Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
- Sargent Welch vendor #50002833
- School Specialty vendor #41000502. See School Specialty Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
- Ward’s Science vendor #00007652
Additional cooperative vendors awarded for Science/ Instructional supplies may be used.
See cooperatives for additional vendors.
Commodity: 300-007
Call vendor and request a written quote that includes shipping. Attach the quote to your requisition.
Vendors:
See CTE Order Instructions Sheet for additional vendors under CTE Materials, Supplies, and Equipment in Shopping A-Z
- Cupcake Quilts- vendor #39000645 kellyf@cupcakequilts.com or stacie@cupcakequilts.com
- Nasco- vendor #00004048. See NASCO Ordering Instructions in “Instructions for Using Specific Vendors“
Sheet Music
- Commodity 300-018
- Account code 6397
Use awarded cooperative vendors for sheet music. You may also see Instructional Supplies or Musical Instruments and Supplies as well.
See cooperatives for additional vendor options.
Contact Debbie Elmore in Purchasing with questions.
- Commodity 525-006
- Account code: 6399
- Ship To: warehouse – 727W Central Warehouse
- Attach: Vendor Quote to requisition
A list of vendors set up to receive CISD Purchase Orders:
- CDWG – vendor #90004430. See website for options then email mattalb@cdwg.com for a quote.
- Liberty Office Products – vendor #41001318. Call for price and enter as a line item (not online) requisition.
- Office Depot – vendor #23001405. See Office Depot Instructions
- Commodity: 550-011
- Account code: 6399
- Attach: vendor quote
Request a written quote. Attach the quote to the requisition.
A list of awarded vendors set up to receive CISD Purchase Orders:
- Baker Signs – vendor #90009660
- Fabsigns – vendor #24000902. Contact ph#281-367-4283
- Fastsigns Conroe – vendor #31000373
- Sign Solutions – vendor #90000142
- Signprinters – vendor #38000162. Contact ph#936-760-4401
Printer Supplies for Bus Rider Cards – Supplies must be ordered from the Central Warehouse 727W.
Snacks that can be purchased through Child Nutrition.
To enter a requisition for software/ site license:
- Use Dept code with T (ex. XXXT)
- account code 6399
- Ship to: campus/ department
- commodity 700-001 – Software Instructional
- commodity 700-002 – Software non-instructional
- vendor MUST be an awarded vendor to make a purchase
A site license is a type of software license that allows the user to install a software package in several computers simultaneously.
See the Technology Department for SOFTWARE PURCHASE REQUIREMENTS. A form must be completed and on file for all software.
Please Note: The Technology Software Purchase Requirement form only checks for compliance with Board Policy […that all individuals have equal access to services, benefits, and programs delivered through electronic and information technology systems.] They are not confirming whether or not the vendor is an AWARDED VENDOR. All Vendors for software must be from an awarded vendor (on a CISD Bid or have a Coop Contract) in order to purchase.
Solar Eclipse Glasses
Commodity: 300-017
Account Code: 6399
Carolina Biological (V# 00000982)
Item 975066 – pack of 32
Fisher Scientific (V# 00002161)
Item UNSLRGLUSS – pack of 10
Flinn Scientific (V# 00002632)
Item AP9562 – sold each but can order 500+
Pasco (V# 00005520)
Item OS-8390 – pack of 25
Sargent Welch (Ward’s) (V# 50002833)
Item 470348-516 – pack of 10
Item 470348-644 – pack of 30
Item 470348-646 – pack of 50
School Specialty (V# 41000502)
Item 2123910 – pack of 10
Contact Buyer Emily Deska in purchasing with questions.
You can purchase books of stamps from Sam’s Club with an open PO.
See instructions:
Database Subscriptions- Large Library – commodity 300-006/ account code 6329
Periodicals/ Magazine Subscriptions – see Magazine Subscription Service on Shopping A-Z or order periodicals direct from vendor. Commodity: 300-015/ Account code: 6329
Software/ Site License subscriptions – see Software/ Site License on Shopping A-Z
- For Requisition Entry:
- DEPT code: Your campus (for software use Dept. xxxT)
- Ship to: your campus
- Description: subscription name & renewal notice #. Term length.
- Attach: a pdf of the vendor Quote/ Renewal Notice
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For Apple TV’s, iPads and iPad accessories, charge and sync solutions, etc. see the Technology Purchasing website for specific purchasing instructions.
To enter a requisition – use CODING GUIDELINES FOR TECHNOLOGY AVpdf
Commodity 800-009 – Tire purchases
Contact vendor for a quote that includes shipping to your location.
- VENDORS FOR TIRE PURCHASES:
- ATD – American Tire Distributors #29000491
- Goolsbee Tire Service #39000155
- Southern Tire Mart #26001015 (Note: GCR Tire is now Southern Tire Mart. Request the Willis location if need to pick up or service)
For Tire service see Vehicle Repairs & Service
Toner and Inkjet Cartridge Orderingpdf
Elite to Clover Conversion Chartpdf
- commodity: 525-001
- description: item number, description of item
- account code: 6399
- comments: 21-03-09
- warehouse or campus
- NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS / TAB TO REQUISITION.
Please see – Building and Welding Materials Ordering Instructions
Tour Operators can book all the details for a trip (airline reservations, ground travel, hotels, food, etc.) See Section II – Tour Operators in link below.
See Charter Bus Group Travel Instructions on Shopping A-Z
See Airline Travel Services on Shopping A-Z for instructions on booking airline tickets that will be paid with a purchase order.
Commodity 800-010
Commodity 600-004 – Clothing & Custom Printing
Use awarded cooperative vendors.
Instructions for Clothing Purchases Requisition Entry
Partial list of Custom Clothing vendors set up to receive CISD purchase orders:
- Calfee Specialties vendor #00003593
- Herff Jones Grad Sales vendor #30000830
- North Houston Athletics vendor #36000908
- Shirt off My Back vendor #27000860
- T Shirts Plus vendor #70000791
- Webbs Uniforms vendor #23000015
See EPIC6 Custom Clothing vendor list or other cooperative lists for additional awarded vendor options.
Commodity #950-004
Commodity 450-040
TROPHIES
Commodity 600-007
Use awarded cooperative vendors.
These vendors are set up to receive CISD Purchase Orders:
- Custom Built Awards vendor #00007188
- Honor Trophies & Awards vendor #00002787
- Jostens Inc-vendor #35001354
- North Houston Athletics vendor #36000908
- Trophy House vendor #00005803
- Woodlands Trophies & Awards vendor #90008723
See EPIC6 Awards & Trophies vendor list for more awarded vendors.
See Cooperatives for complete list of all vendors awarded on cooperatives
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Athletic uniforms – use awarded cooperative vendors
Concert, Drill Team, Marching Band uniforms – contact purchasing for life cycle vendors for additional uniforms or use vendors awarded on cooperatives.
See Instructions for Clothing Purchases Requisition Entry.pdf
Ordering Instructionspdf for vendors awarded on the RFP#24-06-01- Golf & Utility Style Vehicles Bid
Contact the vendor for a quote.
When entering a requisition:
- Commodity: 800-016
- Bid Reference: RFP# 24-06-01 exp. 8/2027
- Ship To: your campus/ department (if large items)
- Attach vendor quote
see Automotive Parts & Supplies on Shopping A-Z
Vehicle Rental Instructionspdf
- Commodity: 850-007
- Account code: 6412 (student) or 6411 (employee)
- Ship To: campus
- List travel approval PO # in comments
Instructions for Vehicle Fleet Repair Servicespdf
Vended beverages are exclusive to Coca Cola. Call them for service.
Vended snacks are handled by individual campuses/ departments with vendor of choice.
See Agricultural Supplies & Equipment on Shopping A-Z
See cooperatives for Instructional Suppy or Library/ Media vendors.
Check the CISD Awarded Vendor List for awarded vendors.
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Walkie- Talkies – see Radios, Two-Way
see Beverage products for cases of water, soft drinks, sports drinks, etc.
Weight Room Supplies & Equipment please see Co-op awarded vendors.
See Building Materials, Tools, Hardware & Supplies in Shopping A-Z.
Large Whiteboards are considered furniture. Furniture vendors will provide a quote. They can also include delivery and installation if needed.
To enter a requisition:
- Commodity:400-002
- Account code: 6399
- Ship To: ship large whiteboards to your campus/ department. Small whiteboards can be shipped to the warehouse if no installation involved.
- Notes: Vendor QT #. If to Campus: Delivered & Installed. Contact (Name) at (ph number) at least 24 hours in advance to schedule inside delivery and installation
Furniture Vendors:
- Educator’s Depot- vendor #25001839. Sells Best-Rite products.
- Carroll’s Office Furniture- vendor #34000873. Sells Claridge products
Contact Katy LaBorde in Purchasing with questions about Whiteboards.