Athletic & Extracurricular Supplies and Equipment

SISD is seeking sealed proposals for the purchase of athletic supplies, services, and equipment. This bid includes, but not limited to, athletic sports and training, PE, dance and cheer, band, award jacket and awards, uniforms, apparel, accessories, and monogramming/embroidery service.

SISD is seeking sealed proposals for the purchase of athletic supplies, services, and equipment. This bid includes, but not limited to, athletic sports and training, PE, dance and cheer, band, award jacket and awards, uniforms, apparel, accessories, and monogramming/embroidery service.

• This contract is a multiple award contract to vendors as determined to offer the best value to Sherman Independent School District (SISD).
• Purchase Orders will be issued against this bid document to any of the successful respondents. Orders will be placed as items are needed, approved for purchase, and funds become available. Awarded vendors will be placed on a list from which District employees will use to make purchases. Actual purchases and selection of vendors will be based on price, availability, location, etc.
• It is the intent of this solicitation to establish a fixed percentage discount, published price list(s) or fair market value and shall remain valid during the period of performance.
• Items will normally be purchased in small quantities on an "As Needed" basis.

Submission

SISD prefers responses to be submitted online via our electronic system. Submissions may be submitted manually. Manual submissions must be delivered to the Procurement and Contracts office, in a sealed envelope by the date and time stated. No fax or email submissions will be accepted. Manual submission shall consist of one (1) original hard copy and one (1) electronic flash drive. For manual submissions bidders must also register as a supplier in the online bidding software, Ionwave.

Evaluation

It is not the policy of the District to purchase on the basis of low bids alone. In evaluating bids submitted and per the Texas Education Code 44.031(b), the following considerations shall be taken into account to determine the best value for the District.

• the purchase price;
• the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services;
• the quality of the vendor's goods or services;
• the extent to which the goods or services meet the district's needs;
• the vendor's past relationship with the district
• the impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses;
• the total long-term cost to the district to acquire the vendor's goods or services; and
• any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids and proposals.

Contract term

The term of this contract will be from June 6, 2024 through June 30, 2030.