Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative - PE Supplies - Proposal No. 2609 (2026)
Education Service Center, Region 20Local Agency · San Antonio, TX- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jim Metzger
- (210) 370-5204
The 30-second brief
Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative seeks proposals for the purchase of physical education (PE) supplies, including basketballs, footballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, volleyballs, playground balls, shuttlecocks, paddles, rackets, and track sweat suits for participating school districts and educational entities. The solicitation (Proposal No. 2609) requires sealed proposals to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on November 19, 2026. Key requirements include mandatory product samples for items quoted other than specified, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for applicable chemical products, Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties), resident certification, non-collusion statement, and at least three references. Evaluation criteria include price, availability, quality, previous performance, experience, skill, and ability.
Athletic bags, Basketballs, Mini-basketballs, Footballs, Table tennis balls, Playground balls, Soccer balls, Tennis balls, Badminton shuttlecocks, Tennis paddles, Tennis rackets, Track sweat suits
Price, availability, quality, previous performance, experience, skill, ability, business judgment, financial capacity, integrity, honesty, reference/reputation, promptness, estimated time of delivery/completion
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Summary
Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative seeks proposals for the purchase of physical education (PE) supplies, including basketballs, footballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, volleyballs, playground balls, shuttlecocks, paddles, rackets, and track sweat suits for participating school districts and educational entities.
The solicitation (Proposal No. 2609) requires sealed proposals to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on November 19, 2026. Key requirements include mandatory product samples for items quoted other than specified, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for applicable chemical products, Form 1295 (Certificate of Interested Parties), resident certification, non-collusion statement, and at least three references. Evaluation criteria include price, availability, quality, previous performance, experience, skill, and ability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
14- Price
- Availability
- Quality
- Previous performance
- Experience
- Skill
- Ability
- Business judgment
- Financial capacity
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Reference/reputation
- Promptness
- Estimated time of delivery/completion
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Athletic bags
- Basketballs
- Mini-basketballs
- Footballs
- Table tennis balls
- Playground balls
- Soccer balls
- Tennis balls
- Badminton shuttlecocks
- Tennis paddles
- Tennis rackets
- Track sweat suits
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Proposal sheets
- Deviation Statement & Signature Page
- Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties
- Product samples
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- References
- Submit to
- Jim Metzger, Purchasing Coordinator, ESC-20, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208-1899
- Scope location
- San Antonio, TX
- Reported agency
- Region 20 Purchasing Cooperative
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Education Service Center, Region 20?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 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: Jim Metzger, Purchasing Coordinator, ESC-20, 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208-1899. For questions, contact Jim Metzger.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Education Service Center, Region 20 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 Jim Metzger at (210) 370-5204. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Athletic bags, Basketballs, Mini-basketballs, Footballs, Table tennis balls, Playground balls, Soccer balls, Tennis balls, Badminton shuttlecocks, Tennis paddles, Tennis rackets, Track sweat suits. 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: "Price, availability, quality, previous performance, experience, skill, ability, business judgment, financial capacity, integrity, honesty, reference/reputation, promptness, estimated time of delivery/..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Education Service Center, Region 20?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 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: Proposal sheets, Deviation Statement & Signature Page, Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties, product samples, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), references. Review the full document from Education Service Center, Region 20 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Antonio, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.