TISD Apparel and Accessories including Customized Screen Printing and Embroidery

Temple Independent School District is soliciting proposals for a multi-vendor contract to supply apparel and accessories, including custom screen printing and embroidery services, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and written questions due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

This RFP establishes an additional approved vendor pool and does not automatically modify, extend, or renew any existing contracts previously awarded under TISD RFP 003-25 and RFP 003-25(A), which remain in effect through their existing terms and renewal options. Existing awarded vendors are not required to submit a proposal to maintain current contracts.

The scope encompasses a broad range of apparel categories including t-shirts, polos, hats, caps, activewear, jackets, sweatshirts, athletic uniforms, and related accessories, along with decoration services (screen printing and embroidery) to support the District's 15 campuses serving approximately 8,700 students. Vendors must provide an online catalog and offer discounts from published prices, maintaining consistent discount percentages throughout the contract term.

The resulting contract will be valid for one year upon Board of Trustees approval, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. No minimum purchase volume is guaranteed. The District reserves the right to award to a single vendor, multiple vendors, or by line item based on Best Value considerations. Award decisions will account for price, product availability, quality, delivery time, customization capabilities, and prior performance.

Proposals must be submitted through the District's Euna Procurement portal at https://tisd.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/251885 and must include company information, pricing sheets with turnaround times for blank apparel and decoration services (including rush services), three references, certificates of insurance, and required state and federal compliance certifications. The District uses Electronic Funds Transfer for payment with Net 30 terms, and all freight costs are prepaid by the vendor with FOB Destination delivery to multiple TISD locations. Funding is contingent upon available appropriations with no guarantee of minimum expenditures.