Opportunity
Grand Prairie Independent School District Ionwave #26-04
GPISD Qualifying RFP for Athletic, PE, and Club Materials, Equipment, and Clothing Vendor List
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 9999
Identifier
26-04
NAICS
451110, 451120, 532284, 711320, 488490, 238990, 485999
Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) is seeking to qualify vendors for future purchases of athletic, physical education, and club materials, equipment, and clothing through a non-expiring RFP. - Government Buyer: - Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) - Products/Services Requested: - Athletic, PE, and club materials, equipment, and clothing (no specific products, part numbers, or quantities specified at this stage) - Professional services related to educational entertainment and development - Event coverage and insurance for events held on GPISD property - Construction and repair services - Transportation services (e.g., charter bus) - Performance services (speakers, presenters, entertainers) - Subcontractor and miscellaneous event services (rentals, carnival activities) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide appropriate insurance coverage, including general liability, auto liability, workers’ compensation, and event-specific policies as applicable - Insurance requirements vary by service type and contract value, with additional coverage for events and contracts exceeding $50,000 - Vendors may be required to provide a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) before performing on-site work - Participation in interlocal purchasing cooperatives (EPCNT and CTPA) is addressed, allowing other governmental entities to use the vendor list - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all interested suppliers are invited to qualify - Vendors previously qualified under RFP 22-04 do not need to reapply
Description
This is a non-expiring Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) for Athletic, Physical Education and Organized Club Materials, Equipment, Clothing, etc. The deadline for submission is open indefinitely at the discretion of the district. This RFP is a qualifying bid only with no specific services to bid on; successful submission places the company on the district vendor list. Vendors requiring access to district properties for demos or installations must provide a current Certificate of Insurance before a purchase order is issued.