Solicitations for Products and Services (Non-Capital)

  • To access the District's solicitation platform for goods and services (non-capital) and Public Works projects (capital/construction) go to: https://solicitations.washoeschools.net and register as a "User" to receive auto-notifications of solicitation opportunities.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:  As of OCTOBER 1, 2023, the District's Purchasing Department exclusively uses this platform for the distribution and facilitation of all District solicitation opportunities.  Those interested in doing business with the District must be registered as a "User" on the website in order to receive solicitation notifications. This website is NOT designed to be used to submit a bid, quote, proposal, or any other type of solicitation response. Always follow the submission requirements that are provided in the respective solicitation document. 

    If you are unable to view or download any solicitation-related document(s), please contact the District's Purchasing Department by phone (775) 850-8025 or email purchasing@washoeschools.net or solicitations@washoeschools.net 

    Solicitations may also be available through DemandStar at: http://www.demandstar.com. If you have any questions regarding the DemandStar process, call (800) 711-1712. Membership fees apply.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Solicitation submissions will NOT be accepted via email (unless otherwise stated), fax, or verbally at any point of time in the solicitation process (e.g., withdrawal and/or resubmitting for updated pricing). Only sealed submissions will be accepted. Any submissions that are otherwise received or not signed where applicable will be rejected. The District only accepts signatures done manually (also known as a wet signature) or with electronic digital signatures that are certified. Non-certified electronic digital signatures will NOT be accepted. A typed signature, even in a cursive font, does NOT meet the requirements of an official digital signature. A digital signature must be accompanied by a certified digital stamp issued through programs like Adobe Acrobat DC, Docu-Sign, or other similar programs that produce a digital stamp certifying the electronic digital signature.  Any signatures on required forms that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted and the respondent will be deemed “Non-Responsive” and the submission will be rejected. If there are any questions about this requirement, please submit a question by the respective's solicitation's questions/inquires deadline as noted on the solicitation document, so that it can be answered prior to the submission deadline. Unless otherwise instructed in the solicitation documents, ALL questions/inquiries are to be submitted in writing via email to: solicitations@washoeschools.net