Tools for Inventory & Catalog

The Arlington Independent School District (AISD) is soliciting bids for solicitation number 25-65 to establish an annual contract for tools and supplies to be maintained in its warehouse inventory. The scope of work includes a wide variety of items such as rotary hammers, drill bits, various alkaline and lithium batteries, adhesives, tapes, lubricants, cleaners, and hand tools from specific brands including Klein, Stanley, and Energizer. Bids must be submitted electronically via the AISD vendor portal by May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a prior deadline for questions on May 2, 2025. Quotations must remain firm for one year from the date of Board approval. The contract requires strict adherence to both federal and Texas state regulations. Key compliance mandates include the Buy America/Domestic Preference requirement, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and prohibitions against contracting with entities from designated countries such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Vendors must provide a W-9, a Certificate of Insurance, financial statements from the past two years, and a retail price list or catalog. Additionally, vendor employees with direct student contact must undergo state and national fingerprint-based background checks. Delivery is required to AISD-designated locations in Texas, with inside delivery mandated for all sites except the receiving dock.