Exclusive Athletic Apparel

The Garland Independent School District (GISD) is seeking proposals for an Exclusive Athletic Apparel contract through Request for Proposal (RFP) #20-26-01. This procurement opportunity is focused on acquiring athletic apparel for the district, with proposals being accepted until 10:30 a.m. on October 21, 2025. Vendors are required to submit their proposals electronically through a specified web portal at https://oraproddmz.garlandisd.net:4443/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp. The procurement encompasses the jurisdictions of Dallas County and multiple Garland City locations. Interested vendors must communicate any questions or requests for clarification via email to bids@garlandisd.net. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Mark A. Booker, Director of the Department of Purchasing, who will oversee the proposal evaluation process. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the public notice, vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to meet the district's athletic apparel requirements.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises based on the available documentation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing athletic apparel contractors for the Garland Independent School District. Similarly, the public notice does not specify a precise budget range or potential contract award value for this athletic apparel procurement. Vendors interested in responding to this RFP should carefully review the full proposal documentation, which can be accessed through the specified web portal. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the district's athletic apparel specifications, though the precise qualifications and technical requirements are not comprehensively detailed in the public notice. Potential respondents should prepare to demonstrate their capability to provide high-quality athletic apparel that meets the district's standards and requirements.