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Awarded contract·Chesapeake Public Schools·Virginia

RFP 06-2122 GRADUATION APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES

Won by Herff Jones, LLC +1 more$350kAwarded 11/3/2021Multiple Award
Contract source

Awarded vendors

  • Herff Jones, LLC
  • Jostens, Inc.

Description

Chesapeake Public Schools awarded a contract for the supply of graduation‑related apparel and accessories to two established vendors. The agreement covers caps, gowns, cords, stoles, class rings, and other ceremonial items needed for the district’s graduating students. The award was made on the same day the solicitation was published, indicating a rapid procurement process. This dual‑vendor award suggests the district may be splitting product categories or ensuring redundancy in supply. No monetary values, contract term, or detailed specifications are disclosed in the award notice.

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Key dates

Intent to award
11/3/2021
Awarded
11/3/2021

Last updated

Details

Award type
Multiple Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Education
NAICS
423210
Solicitation №
RFP 06-2122

Contract value

$350,000

The award notice does not disclose the contract value. Typical graduation apparel programs for a district of Chesapeake’s size (approximately 20,000 students) often run between $150,000 and $500,000, depending on the number of graduates, variety of items, and optional upgrades (e.g., premium cords, custom stoles). Assuming an average graduating class of 2,500 students, with caps and gowns costing roughly $50 per student and accessories averaging $30, the base material cost would be about $200,000. Adding markup, logistics, and possible dual‑vendor pricing could bring the total to roughly $300,000‑$350,000. Therefore a reasonable ballpark estimate is $350,000.

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