Power Lifting Equipment and Supplies (Catalog Bid)

Donna Independent School District in Cameron County, Texas is issuing RFP 011326-881, a competitive catalog bid procurement for Power Lifting Equipment and Supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. The District seeks discount proposals off vendors' printed catalog prices, manufacturer's price lists, website prices, or shelf prices for items including power lifting apparel and uniforms for boys and girls, power lifting shoes, athletic equipment, bench suites, squat suites, briefs, lifting belts, deadlift suits, wraps for knees and wrists, and various power lifting accessories and supplies. The contract term is effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of all parties. The District intends to award this bid to multiple vendors to provide employees flexibility in selecting vendors based on best value for particular items. All discount prices must include shipping and handling charges with F.O.B. Destination delivery terms unless otherwise negotiated, and vendor evaluation will be based on selection, service, and price considerations. Proposals are due Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., and must be submitted via the Bonfire platform, hand delivery, or mail to the Purchasing Department at 116 N. 10th Street, Donna, Texas 78537; no verbal responses or email submissions will be accepted, and late proposals will be rejected.

There are no set-asides or restrictions noted for disadvantaged enterprises in this procurement. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including workers' compensation, equal opportunity employment, and prevailing wage requirements, and must provide customer references and certificates of insurance naming Donna ISD as an additional insured. Vendors are required to submit a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ), file a Disclosure of Interested Parties Form 1295 with the Texas Ethics Commission, and certify compliance with criminal history review requirements if providing services involving student contact. The District makes no guarantee regarding quantities to be purchased and retains the right to reject any or all proposals. Payment to vendors is due within forty-five days after receipt of goods or invoice, whichever is later, and all goods must be warranted free from defects for one year from acceptance or payment. No specific budget range or award value is identified in the solicitation materials.