Graduation Regalia and Related Supplies

The Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 3607-6 on May 4, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 10, 2026, seeking one or more vendors to provide graduation regalia and related supplies on an as-needed basis across its multi-campus system. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of academic regalia items including graduation gowns, caps, hoods, tassels, and related supplies that must meet established academic standards and quality specifications. Products must accommodate various degree levels and be customizable with institutional colors specific to MCCCD's constituent colleges. Vendors will be evaluated based on price competitiveness, product quality, delivery capability, and vendor reliability. The contract structure establishes pricing on a unit-cost basis for individual regalia items and related supplies, with vendors required to maintain competitive pricing throughout the contract term. This is an indefinite-quantity, indefinite-delivery arrangement with no guaranteed minimum spending commitment, allowing the District to utilize awarded vendors at its discretion on an as-needed basis only.

The solicitation represents an open-market procurement with no set-aside provisions or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility, meaning all qualified vendors regardless of certification status or organizational type are eligible to compete. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the procurement documents. The contract is non-exclusive, and the District reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and adjust vendor utilization based on performance and institutional needs. While no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation, the indefinite-quantity nature of the contract indicates that spending will be determined by the District's actual operational needs across its colleges throughout the contract term. The District retains flexibility in managing its graduation regalia procurement to accommodate the varying requirements of its multi-college system.