Duncanville Independent School District ("DISD" or "District") is requesting proposals for Awards, Trophies, Uniforms, Spirit Wear & Promo Items vendors. Duncanville ISD must adhere to State Purchasing Laws and competitively procure for purchases of goods and services. One method to seek bids and proposals for goods and services is to issue a "Catalog" RFP in order to establish an approved list of vendors from which District employees can purchase from on an as needed basis. This is a Multi-Award RFP for Awards, Trophies, Uniforms, Spirit Wear & Promo Items vendors. It is the intent of DISD to provide a broad base of vendors to select products and services to meet the needs of the District. Therefore, if you would like to do business with DISD you MUST complete a response to this request. Discount prices will include all shipping and handling charges, F.O.B. Destination, unless otherwise noted or unless other terms have been negotiated. The contract term for this request is for the 2025-2026 school year; with three (3) additional years to include 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029, at the mutual agreement between the District and the vendor(s). Awards will be made to multiple vendors throughout the open period of this solicitation and will be made upon acceptance of a proposal response. Proposers will then be notified of the district's decision. The District reserves the right to postpone the deadline through an addendum, as needed. The District also reserves the right to reject any or all proposal(s) and to accept the proposal(s) which offer the best advantage to DISD.
Background
Duncanville Independent School District (DISD) is seeking proposals for vendors to supply Awards, Trophies, Uniforms, Spirit Wear, and Promotional Items. The District aims to comply with State Purchasing Laws by competitively procuring goods and services through a Catalog RFP.
This solicitation is intended to create an approved list of vendors for District employees to purchase from as needed. The goal is to establish a diverse vendor base to meet the needs of the District.
Work Details
Vendors will provide various products including awards, trophies, uniforms, spirit wear, and promotional items. The contract will include discount prices that cover all shipping and handling charges, F.O.B. Destination unless otherwise negotiated.
This is a Multi-Award RFP allowing multiple vendors to be selected throughout the solicitation period based on accepted proposals.
Period of Performance
The contract term is for the 2025-2026 school year with options for three additional years (2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029) subject to mutual agreement between DISD and the selected vendors.
Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is not explicitly stated but will be within the Duncanville Independent School District area.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors must complete a response to this request to do business with DISD. There are requirements for compliance with various state laws including criminal background checks for employees who will have contact with students.
Vendors must also comply with federal regulations regarding contracting with small and minority businesses, as well as other certifications related to ethical conduct and conflict of interest.