SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Austin ISD seeks proposals for ARC Black Compact Response Ballistic Shields (NIJ Level III) and tactical breaching tools to comply with Texas House Bill 33, ensuring safety equipment on all campuses by 2025-26 school year.
The Austin ISD Police Department is seeking to acquire ARC Black Compact Response Shields (NIJ Rifle Level III) and specialized tactical pry tools. This procurement is a critical safety initiative mandated by Texas House Bill 33 (the "Uvalde Strong Act"), which requires all Texas school districts to have at least one ballistic shield and one breaching tool readily available on every campus by the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 17th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 28th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions and answers posted in Bonfire platform | Bonfire Platform | Official addendum containing all submitted vendor questions and the District's corresponding clarifications will be published. | Jul 30th 2026, 8:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 11th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Tentative AISD Board meeting for review/approval | Austin ISD Headquarters | The District's Board of Trustees will review evaluation results and vote on the final contract award recommendations for the approved catalog of providers. | Sep 24th 2026, 6:00 PM CDT | No |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27RFP009 Category 1 Bid Table - Ballistic Shields (BT-24WZ) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required CBSaS | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| 27RFP009 Category 2 Bid Table - Breaching Tools (BT-47EW) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required CTBTaA | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| Attachment A – Vendor Questionnaire | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required EBSaBT CBSaS CTBTaA | When submitting 'Attachment A – Vendor Questionnaire' you will need to provide a PDF (.pdf) for: EBSaBT CBSaS CTBTaA that you are bidding on. | |
| NIJ Level III Certification & Lab Test Results - Please upload independent laboratory verification or NIJ compliance documentation for the proposed ballistic shields. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required EBSaBT CBSaS CTBTaA | When submitting 'NIJ Level III Certification & Lab Test Results - Please upload independent laboratory verification or NIJ compliance documentation for the proposed ballistic shields.' you will need to provide a PDF (.pdf) for: EBSaBT CBSaS CTBTaA that you are bidding on. | |
| Required Forms - Please upload ALL Required Forms (completed and signed). The CIQ form is an online form. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required EBSaBT CBSaS CTBTaA | When submitting 'Required Forms - Please upload ALL Required Forms (completed and signed). The CIQ form is an online form.' you will need to provide a PDF (.pdf) for: EBSaBT CBSaS CTBTaA that you are bidding on. |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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