01-27

The Caddo Parish School Board has issued Request for Proposal RFP 01-27 for the procurement of student uniforms and accessories, including tops, bottoms, blazers, vests, and cardigans. With an estimated total expenditure of 60,000 dollars, the board is seeking a responsive and responsible vendor using a Best Value approach. Evaluation criteria include the quoted discount rate applied to a market basket of items, product quality, professional experience, and intangible factors such as customer service and compatibility with the board's mission. Proposals must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST via the bid express portal or physically to the purchasing office in Shreveport, Louisiana. Required submission materials include the official bid proposal form, a current vendor catalog, an electronic copy on CD-ROM or flash drive, and specific product samples of youth and adult shirts and pants. The contract requires deliveries to be FOB Destination, Platform Delivered, with a mandatory five business day delivery window and a minimum 95% fill rate. All costs for packing, handling, and palletizing must be included in the bid price. Vendors must comply with the Buy America Act, EDGAR and Non-Federal Entity compliance, and specific labor standards, including prevailing wage requirements. Invoicing should be directed to the Caddo Parish School Board accounts payable department, and the successful bidder is responsible for all damaged freight claims. Optional monogramming services may be offered by proposers. The evaluation process will be conducted by a committee of at least three representatives using a grading scale of 0 to 25.