Irving Independent School District - Purchase of Safety Footwear for Food and Nutrition Services - RFP #27-04-916 (2026)
Irving Independent School DistrictSchool · Irving, TX- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 35 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jennifer Bryan
- (972) 600-5402
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Irving Independent School District seeks proposals for the as-needed purchase and delivery of safety footwear, slip-resistant shoes, memory foam insoles, and related footwear products for Food and Nutrition Services employees. The solicitation specifications require a mobile footwear truck to be onsite at district locations throughout the year, evaluated under district needs (10 points). The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for three additional 12-month periods. Submissions are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions due by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Electronic submission via the online bidding portal is strongly requested. Evaluation criteria include purchase price (40 points), product quality (25 points), district needs including mobile truck (20 points), long-term cost (5 points), vendor reputation (4 points), and other factors.
Women's Slip Resistant Shoe (#5SGW0033-001, #GG140, #GG150, #RB5105), Men's Slip Resistant Shoe (RB5101, GG1400, GG1500), MEMORY FOAM INSOLE, Discount offered off catalog products
The Purchase Price (40 points), The reputation of the vendor's goods and/or services (4 points), The quality of the vendor's good and/or services (25 points), The extent to which the goods and/or services meet the District's needs including mobile footwear truck onsite (20 points), The vendor's past relationship with the District (0 points), The impact on the ability of the District to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses (1 point), The total long-term cost to the District to acquire the vendor's goods and/or services (5 points), Other relevant factors (5 points)
SUMMARY
Irving Independent School District seeks proposals for the as-needed purchase and delivery of safety footwear, slip-resistant shoes, memory foam insoles, and related footwear products for Food and Nutrition Services employees.
The solicitation specifications require a mobile footwear truck to be onsite at district locations throughout the year, evaluated under district needs (10 points). The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for three additional 12-month periods. Submissions are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with written questions due by October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Electronic submission via the online bidding portal is strongly requested. Evaluation criteria include purchase price (40 points), product quality (25 points), district needs including mobile truck (20 points), long-term cost (5 points), vendor reputation (4 points), and other factors.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Purchase Price (40 points), The reputation of the vendor's goods and/or services (4 points), The quality of the vendor's good and/or services (25 points), The extent to which the goods and/or services meet the District's needs including mobile footwear truck onsite (20 points), The vendor's past relationship with the District (0 points), The impact on the ability of the District to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses (1 point), The total long-term cost to the District to acquire the vendor's goods and/or services (5 points), Other relevant factors (5 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Women's Slip Resistant Shoe (#5SGW0033-001, #GG140, #GG150, #RB5105)
- Men's Slip Resistant Shoe (RB5101, GG1400, GG1500)
- MEMORY FOAM INSOLE
- Discount offered off catalog products
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Irving ISD Insurance Requirements.pdf
- EDGAR Forms - RFP 27-04-916.pdf
- Shoe samples for RFP.docx
- W-9
- Submit to
- https://irvingisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1116&SourceType=1
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Irving, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Irving Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://irvingisd.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1116&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Jennifer Bryan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Irving Independent School District in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jennifer Bryan at (972) 600-5402. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Women's Slip Resistant Shoe (#5SGW0033-001, #GG140, #GG150, #RB5105), Men's Slip Resistant Shoe (RB5101, GG1400, GG1500), MEMORY FOAM INSOLE, Discount offered off catalog products. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "The Purchase Price (40 points), The reputation of the vendor's goods and/or services (4 points), The quality of the vendor's good and/or services (25 points), The extent to which the goods and/or serv..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Irving Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Irving Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Irving Independent School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Irving ISD Insurance Requirements.pdf, EDGAR Forms - RFP 27-04-916.pdf, Shoe samples for RFP.docx, W-9. Review the full document from Irving Independent School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Irving, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.