Vendor and Purchasing Information

Interested in doing business with Glendale Elementary School District?

Situated in the heart of historic Glendale, Arizona, the Glendale Elementary School District proudly serves approximately 10,000 students in 12 campuses with more than 1,400 employees. We purchase an estimated $33 million worth of goods, services, materials and supplies each year. Our purchasing department assists schools, departments and vendors navigate the local, state and federal rules of procurement while acquiring the highest quality goods and services at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers. The ultimate goal is to ensure students have all that is necessary to succeed in their education.

The purchasing department insists on fair competition and ethical standards to provide vendors with an opportunity to offer their products and services to the district. We look forward to working with you in the near future. 

Solicitation Opportunities: GESD has transitioned to an E-Procurement System operated by Bonfire. To receive notifications of our solicitations please register at https://gesd40.bonfirehub.com.

 

We encourage all vendors to read, annually, the 'Purchase Order Terms and Conditions' by clicking on the vendor forms below. For the convenience of our vendors, we have posted 'Doing Business with Public Entities in Arizona, a Vendor Guide to Understanding Arizona Procurement Practices' as an instructional tool for working with a school district, also located in vendor forms. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact a member of our purchasing staff listed to the right.     

purchase order terms & conditions

new vendor registration form

vendor guide

current bid opportunities