Frequently Asked Questions

Goods and/or services will only be by authorized via purchase order issues by LEISD. The District is not responsible for orders that are not contained in a written authorized purchase order. Acceptance of orders verbally or in any other manner without an authorized purchase order are at risk of non-payment. LEISD employees may not order goods and/or services without the issuance of a written purchase order issued by an authorized official. 

The general insurance requirements are workers' compensation, general liability and vehicle liability. The specific type and amount of insurance required depends on the nature of the goods and/ore services to be provided and will be specified in the RFP, CSP, RFQ and/or DBF documents. 

Yes. State law requires construction contractors to provide a payment bond for contracts with a cost of $25,000 or more. Performance bonds are required for construction contracts with a cost of $100,000 or more. For construction projects, bonds are required that are 5% of the amount typically. The specific information on type and/ore amount required will be specified in the RFP, CSP, RFQ and/or DBF documents.  

Yes. We are required to maintained a current W-9 form on file for every vendor. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that the W-9 that the District has on file is current.

Note: Per the IRS, a W-9 is considered current as long as the information it contains and/or supplies is still true, accurate and without change. The date the form was signed has no bearing on if it is considered current or not. However, LEISD may request a new W-9 with a current date at its discretion.