PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on behalf of 158 education entities & seven education service centers in the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are solicited for the following: Bid Category/Bid Submission Time Cntl Commodity Processing/Jan 6, 2026, 2:00pm Health Supplies - Jan 29, 2026, 1:30 PM Athletic Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies - Feb 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies - Feb 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Snacks, Beverages, Ala’ Carte, & Produce - Mar 24, 2026, 1:30 PM Athletic Equipment & Supplies - Mar 26, 2026, 1:30 PM Food Service/May 14, 2026, 1:30 PM Bread/Milk/Juice/Ice Cream/May 14, 2026, 1:30 PM Copy Paper/May 14, 2026, 1:30 PM Custodial Supplies - May 26, 2026, 1:30 PM Classroom Furniture & Supplies - May 26, 2026, 1:30 PM Musical Instruments - Service, Equip - Supplies - May 28, 2026, 1:30 PM Electrical Supplies - May 28, 2026, 1:30 PM Network Systems & Supplies - Jul 28, 2026, 1:30 PM Mobile Communication Equip - Supplies -Jul 28, 2026, 1:30 PM Contracted Services - Jul 30, 2026, 1:30 PM Educational Activities & Supplies - Jul 30, 2026, 1:30 PM Paint & Painting Supplies - Sept 29, 2026, 1:30 PM Copy Machines - Sept 29, 2026, 1:30 PM Special Education & Supplies - Oct 1, 2026, 1:30 PM Transportation Maintenance & Supplies - Nov 17, 2026, 1:30 PM Instructional Catalog - Nov 19, 2026, 1:30 PM Supplemental Food Service/Dec 3, 2026, 1:30 PM Bid specifications may be accessed at: https://purchasing.esc7.net, phone (903) 988-6932 or e-mail purchasing@esc7.net. Hardcopy bids will be opened at the ESC on each opening date and time. Electronic bids will be opened online at the ESC on each bid submission date and time. Cooperative bids may be awarded to multiple respondents. Factors which must be considered by the Cooperative in making the award of bids include discounts/pricing offered, compliance with terms, net terms provided, free shipping, exclusions of bid, and purchase orders accepted. Payments for member orders are not facilitated by the Cooperative. Region 7 reserves the right to make final decisions as to the best interest of the Cooperative and its members.