Fall Athletic Sports Supplies & Catalog

Arlington Independent School District is soliciting bids for solicitation number 25-39 to identify qualified vendors for the provision of Fall Athletic Sports Supplies. This is a qualifying bid and catalog discount procurement, meaning the district seeks to establish a pool of approved vendors who can provide goods and services upon request. Interested vendors must submit their responses via the ionwave online system by February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The procurement requires vendors to provide a catalog or price list and a discount structure, with individual quotes requested by departments or schools as needs arise. The contract is non-exclusive, and the district reserves the right to purchase from other sources. Vendors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including fingerprint-based background checks for staff with student contact and certifications regarding felony convictions, non-collusion, and conflicts of interest. Additionally, vendors must comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Buy America provisions, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and Texas Government Code prohibitions regarding certain foreign entities and boycotts. Payment terms are NET30, with invoices submitted electronically to the district's accounts payable department. Delivery is required to designated locations within the district, with inside delivery mandated for all sites except the receiving dock.