United Independent School District Ionwave #RFP 032-2019

Award for Mariachi Uniforms, Instruments, Accessories, and Educational Materials for United Independent School District

The United Independent School District (UISD) in Laredo, Texas, has awarded a contract for the supply of mariachi uniforms, musical instruments, accessories, and educational materials to multiple vendors. - Government Buyer: - United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo, Texas - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - Yamaha (classical guitars) - D'Addario (guitar strings) - Hernandez (vihuelas, guitarrons, cases) - Guadalupe (vihuela and guitarron strings) - Ortega (musical instruments) - Dusty Strings (harps) - Paraguayah (harps) - Awarded Vendors: - Alamo Music Center - Arte Latino Import Co. - Delgado Guitars - Melhart Music - Music and Arts - Washington Music Center - Products and Quantities: - Complete 3-piece mariachi suits (multiple styles, custom options, various accessories) - Jackets, vests, pants, skirts, shirts, hair bows, hats, ties, belts, shoes, and boots (various options and materials) - Classical guitars (Yamaha CG101, CG102, or equal; full size, solid top, with case) - Vihuelas, guitarrons (standard and deluxe), guitarra de golpe (all with cases) - Arpa Jalisciense (32-string mariachi harp with gig bag case) - Guitar strings (D'Addario Pro Arte EJ45 or equal; sets of 6) - Guitarron and vihuela strings (Guadalupe GRN1SC, V1H1; sets of 6) - Hard shell cases for vihuela and guitarron - Sheet music, method books, educational videos, and audio recordings - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide on-site measurement sessions at campuses within a specified timeframe - Timely delivery is required, with penalties for late delivery ($5 per uniform per day) - Vendors must submit fabric swatches, product catalogs, and offer multiple options for uniform components - Pricing must be available for all district schools for the contract duration - Distribution: - Awards were distributed across several suppliers based on line item pricing and product offerings

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the United Independent School District for the procurement of mariachi uniforms, equipment, supplies, and sheet music. The scope includes complete mariachi suits with various adornments, musical instrument strings, cases, and related accessories. Vendors are required to provide options for uniforms, measurement sessions, and timely delivery with penalties for late delivery. The solicitation was awarded to multiple suppliers for different line items.

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