Request For Proposals - Ballistic Shields and Breaching Tools

Project Information

Bid Title: Request For Proposals - Ballistic Shields and Breaching Tools
Issuing Agency: Austin Independent School District
Location: Texas
Published Date: Jul 19, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 11, 2026
Government Level: State & Local
Status: Closed
Ref. #: 27RFP009
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Project Description: Project: Request For Proposals - Ballistic Shields and Breaching Tools

Ref. #: 27RFP009

Type: RFP

Status:
Open

Open Date: Jul 17th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT

Questions Due Date: Jul 28th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT

Contact Information: David Martinez-Gutierrez, francisco.d.martinez@austinisd.org

Close Date: Aug 11th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT

Project Description: 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.
Commodity Codes: NAICS 339999All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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