Athletic Equipment, Supplies & Services

Northside Independent School District (NISD) in Bexar County, Texas, is soliciting sealed bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2025-117 to procure Athletic Equipment, Supplies & Services across its comprehensive educational network of 83 elementary schools, 21 middle schools, 13 high schools, 11 magnet schools, 4 special schools, and 15 support sites. The procurement seeks vendors capable of providing a comprehensive range of athletic equipment and accessories, including all-terrain equipment wagons, athletic belts, basketball nets, cones, fitness equipment, gloves, measuring tools, sports balls, and related items. Vendors must offer a fixed, consistent discount percentage from their published catalog prices and provide an online ordering catalog for district-wide use. The bid is scheduled to be due on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM (CT), with an initial contract term of one year and potential renewals for two additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendors' ability to provide competitive pricing, comprehensive product offerings, online catalog functionality, and overall value to the district. The district reserves the right to award the contract to a single respondent, multiple suppliers, or by line item based on the most advantageous proposal.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation allows for potential interlocal agreements with other governmental agencies, which could create opportunities for diverse vendors. The bid replaces a previous solicitation (IFB 2022-163) expiring on 11/30/2025, and vendors are strongly encouraged to respond to maintain their business relationship with the district. All proposed purchases are contingent upon available funds, and vendors must be prepared to deliver products to all district locations. The district has not disclosed specific budget ranges or award values, but the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity. Vendors will be required to maintain consistent pricing throughout the contract period, with discounts applied to the total amount of each purchase. The solicitation emphasizes flexibility in procurement, indicating that while example items are provided, actual purchases are not limited to the specified list, thereby allowing for a broad range of potential vendor participation.