High School Band Uniforms

Northside Independent School District (NISD) is seeking sealed bids for high school band uniforms to be delivered to its San Antonio, Texas location. The procurement specifically targets complete uniform packages for Brandeis High School and Holmes High School, including jackets, bib pants, dress shirts, gauntlets, hats, wraps, visors, plumes, and accessory items. Proposals are due on January 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM (CT) and must be submitted through the Bonfire Portal, with vendors required to deliver a sample uniform before the proposal opening date. The evaluation criteria will comprise nine key factors: purchase price (30%), vendor reputation (5%), quality of goods and services (15%), extent of goods meeting District needs (20%), past relationship with District (5%), impact on historically underutilized businesses (5%), total long-term cost (10%), principal place of business/employment in Texas (0%), and other relevant factors (10%). The contract will be valid for one year upon Board of Trustee approval, with potential renewals for two additional one-year periods, and NISD reserves the right to award to a single vendor, multiple vendors, or on a line-item basis.

The procurement includes provisions for historically underutilized businesses, with specific scoring allocated for their participation. No minimum order requirement exists, and the District guarantees color match and fill-in availability for up to seven years without additional charges if items are discontinued. Vendors must comply with federal, state, and local laws, provide appropriate insurance coverage, and meet extensive technical specifications for fabric, construction standards, washability, and sizing requirements accommodating both male and female students across extended size ranges. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the contract is contingent upon available funding with no guaranteed minimum work or quantities. The procurement emphasizes comprehensive technical specifications and quality standards, suggesting a potentially significant investment in band uniform procurement for the district's high schools.