Awards, Custom Apparel, & Promotional Items Supplemental

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) in Fort Bend County, Texas, is seeking a vendor to provide a broad range of awards, custom‑apparel, and promotional items for its K‑12 schools. The solicitation establishes a one‑year contract with two optional one‑year renewals, ending no later than 09/17/2029. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM CT on 10/16/2026. A virtual pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for 10/08/2026. The district will award multiple vendors and does not guarantee a minimum volume, but pricing must be firm for the base term and may include volume discounts. Vendors must complete required forms (Conflict of Interest, W‑9, 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties, etc.) and adhere to Texas procurement statutes. • Scope: Supply of awards (e.g., plaques, trophies), custom‑branded apparel (shirts, jackets, hats), and other promotional merchandise. • Contract length: 1 year with up to two 1‑year renewal options. • Submission: Electronic only via LCISD’s IonWave system; no paper or email submissions accepted. • Pre‑proposal meeting: 10/08/2026 (virtual Microsoft Teams); attendance not mandatory. • Evaluation criteria: Price (25 %), vendor reputation (15 %), quality (10 %), fit to district needs (20 %), past relationship (5 %), long‑term cost (15 %), and Texas‑based business considerations (10 %). • Required attachments: Pricing sheet (vendor‑created), Conflict of Interest Form, W‑9, 1295 Certificate, Reference Questionnaire, etc. • No guaranteed minimum award; the district may issue multiple or partial awards.