Vendor Information

Round Rock ISD Online Vendor Registration (“eROC”)

The Round Rock ISD Purchasing Office uses an online electronic procurement system called “eROC.” This electronic procurement system allows the Purchasing Office to maintain accurate information about eROC registered vendors and the goods and/or services they want to sell to the District. eROC electronically notifies those registered Vendors of Round Rock ISD bid opportunities that are relevant to their business and it allows interested Vendors to electronically submit their bids to the Purchasing Office for evaluation.

If you wish to be considered for eROC electronic notification of bid opportunities that meet your company’s profile and expertise, please register online for this service. There is no charge to register.

Conflict of Interest / Disclosure of Certain Relationships

Any individual or business entity that contracts or seeks to contract for the sale or purchase of property, goods, or services with the District must file a Vendor Conflict of Interest Questionnaire with the District Purchasing Office in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, no later than the 7th business day after the recipient becomes award of fact that require filing. This requirement also applies to a person who is an agent of a vendor in the Vendor’s business with the District.

Supplier Diversity Program

The Round Rock ISD Supplier Diversity Program ensures that the District will use its best efforts to inform small, women-owned, and minority businesses of all current and future purchasing activities. The District actively promotes and encourages the participation of these businesses in purchasing of all goods and services.

Solicitations

Round Rock ISD utilizes the following solicitation and purchase methods in order to provide the “best value” for the District: competitive bidding, Competitive Sealed Proposals, Requests for Proposals or Bids, existing State and local contracts, Design-build contracts, contracts using a Construction Manager, and Job Order contracts for minor construction, repairs, or alterations.

Current Round Rock ISD requests for bids or proposals can be found on the Purchasing Office’s eROC web page. Please note that in order to be able to view the solicitations and bid documents in full, you must be registered in the eROC system. Please visit the Supplier Registration web page to create an eROC account and register your company. If you need any assistance completing your registration, please contact the Purchasing Office at 512-464-6950.

Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA)
Round Rock ISD is a member of this organization of Central Texas school districts. CTPA’s purpose is to support and provide information and services to the purchasing departments within these districts. Central Texas Purchasing Alliance.
District Business Equipment and Surplus Property Sales

The Round Rock ISD Purchasing & Materials Management Department is responsible for disposal of all business equipment, personal property, furniture, and misc. supplies declared to be surplus. Whenever an item of equipment or other property is declared to be surplus, the Purchasing & Materials Management Department disposes of it in the most appropriate manner allowed by District policy. This may afford you and your firm an opportunity to acquire desktop computers, laptop computers, printers, work stations, office furniture, and other valuable supplies at greatly reduced prices. District Business Equipment and Surplus Property Sales.

District Overview

Round Rock ISD covers a geographical area of approximately 110 square miles in parts of Williamson County and northwest Travis County. The District includes both north Austin, a small portion of the City of Cedar Park, and the City of Round Rock. The District can be characterized generally as a suburban area, which is a part of the greater Austin metropolitan area.

Purchasing Office

The Purchasing Office is the business office within Round Rock ISD responsible for oversight and acquisition of goods, services, construction, and professional services requested by the District’s schools and departments. It operates within state and federal law, school board policies, and sound business practices.

Hours and Contact Information

Vendors may visit the Purchasing Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., any day of the workweek. The Purchasing Office location is:

Purchasing Department
16255 Great Oaks Dr. Suite 200
Round Rock, TX 78681