Graduation Supplies

Tempe Union High School District solicitation 27-008EE-32RFP seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive graduation supplies for approximately 11,500 students across six high schools and Tempe Union Online. The objective is to streamline the procurement process, ensure consistent pricing, and reduce rushed orders. The scope of work includes standard regalia such as caps, gowns, tassels, and stoles, as well as honor cords, medallions, sashes, and culturally specific items like Kente and serape stoles. The resulting contract will be available to all members of the SAVE cooperative purchasing program. Awards will be granted to all offerors who meet minimum technical and cost score requirements. Evaluation is split into two phases: a technical review focusing on product quality via samples and a cost evaluation using a market basket of representative products. All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, with the seller assuming all delivery and unloading costs. Backorders must be fulfilled within 45 days of the original order. The contract requires strict adherence to various regulatory standards, including Arizona Revised Statutes for E-Verify and conflict of interest disclosures, as well as federal mandates such as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 11246. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act is mandatory. Proposals and required samples must be submitted by December 1, 2026, at 2:00pm Arizona time.