Purchasing
Liberty Hill ISD Purchasing supports campuses and departments by procuring goods and services in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
The District is committed to fair and competitive procurement practices that promote responsible stewardship of public funds and provide the best value to Liberty Hill ISD.
Liberty Hill ISD Business and Financial Services
301 Forrest Street
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Vendor Resources
Access the tools and documents most commonly used by businesses interested in working with Liberty Hill ISD.
Will You Be Providing Services on an LHISD Campus?
Vendors, contractors, and service providers who will be working on district campuses may be subject to student safety training, background screening, or other approval requirements before services begin.
Purchasing Information
Review bidding, vendor registration, procurement, and payment information below.
Bid & Proposal Opportunities
Liberty Hill ISD uses the Bonfire eProcurement Portal to post and manage many competitive solicitations.
There is no fee to register as a supplier or participate in the District's solicitation process through Bonfire.
Public Notices of Solicitation
Current public notices and solicitation documents are available through the LHISD Bonfire Procurement Portal .
Vendors are responsible for reviewing the complete solicitation documents for deadlines, submission requirements, specifications, addenda, and other applicable terms.
Vendor Registration
Businesses interested in doing business with Liberty Hill ISD are encouraged to register through the District's Bonfire eProcurement Portal .
Registration allows vendors to select applicable commodity categories and receive notifications when opportunities matching their products or services are posted.
Vendor registration does not constitute approval or guarantee that a vendor will receive District business.
Vendors should select the appropriate commodity categories during registration to help ensure they receive relevant solicitation notifications.
Bonfire Support
For technical assistance with Bonfire registration or electronic submissions, contact Bonfire Support or visit the Bonfire Vendor Help Center .
For Liberty Hill ISD purchasing questions, call 512-260-5570 .
Required Vendor Forms
Vendors may be required to complete additional documentation before conducting business with Liberty Hill ISD.
Completion or submission of vendor forms does not independently constitute an award, contract, or approved vendor status.
Conflict of Interest
Certain vendors doing business or seeking to do business with Liberty Hill ISD may be required to complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) under Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code .
The disclosure requirement applies when circumstances specified by state law exist involving a vendor and a local government officer or family member of the officer.
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ)
- Texas Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Information
Required questionnaires must be filed with the appropriate Liberty Hill ISD records administrator and should not be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Completed forms may be mailed to:
Liberty Hill ISD Purchasing Department
301 Forrest Street
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Invoices & Payments
Vendors should submit invoices in accordance with the instructions provided on the applicable purchase order or contract.
Texas governmental entities are subject to the payment requirements of the Texas Prompt Payment Act, Government Code Chapter 2251 .
Questions regarding invoices or payment status should be directed to Liberty Hill ISD Business and Financial Services at 512-260-5570 .
Procurement Process & Best Value
Liberty Hill ISD procures goods and services in accordance with applicable law, including Texas Education Code Chapter 44 , District policy, and applicable federal procurement requirements when federal funds are used.
Under Texas Education Code §44.031, covered contracts for goods and services valued at $100,000 or more in the aggregate during a 12-month period must be procured using an authorized method that provides the best value to the District.
Depending on the purchase, procurement methods may include competitive bidding, competitive sealed proposals, requests for proposals, interlocal contracts, applicable construction procurement methods, reverse auctions, and other methods authorized by law.
Best Value
Contract awards are not based solely on the lowest purchase price. When applicable, Liberty Hill ISD considers the statutory factors established by Texas Education Code §44.031, which may include:
- Purchase price
- Vendor reputation
- Quality of goods or services
- Ability to meet District needs
- Vendor's past relationship with the District
- Total long-term cost
- Applicable historically underutilized business considerations
- Other relevant factors identified in the solicitation
Specific evaluation criteria and award procedures are provided in each solicitation.
Purchasing Documents
Questions About Purchasing?
Contact Liberty Hill ISD Business and Financial Services at 512-260-5570 or email kchappius@libertyhill.txed.net .