NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

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Active RFPs

We are accepting proposals from vendors and partners dedicated to enhancing the educational experience at PLA@93.

Current RFPs

School Resource Officer Services

Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT) is soliciting quotations from qualified security contractors to provide sworn law enforcement officer services as a School Resource Officer (SRO) for our campus. We seek a professional partnership with an established security contractor capable of providing experienced, certified law enforcement personnel to enhance campus safety and security.

The comprehensive RFQ can be found on the PLA website at: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

Submission Method Electronic Submissions Preferred: Email to: Paul Farrington pfarrington@phalenacademies.org

All proposals must be received by 10/17/2025 at 12:00 PM CST.

Subject Line: “SRO Services RFQ – [Company Name]”

Physical Submissions: Higher Institute of Arts and Technology Attention: Procurement Department 5861 Harrison St, Merrillville, IN 46410

All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing to pfarrington@phalenacademies.org by 10/10/2025. Responses will be provided to all potential respondents.

    Closed RFPs

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    Closed RFPs

    Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Request for Proposals (RFP):

    Request for Technology Service Provider to support the following areas

    Request for Proposal: Custodial Services

     

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