Summary
Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD) issued an RFP (Ref. 27RFP009) for Ballistic Shields and Breaching Tools to provide ARC Black Compact Response Shields (NIJ Rifle Level III) and specialized tactical pry tools as part of compliance with Texas House Bill 33 (the “Uvalde Strong Act”). The solicitation is posted on the AISD Bonfire portal and includes a specifications PDF and multiple required forms; questions are due July 28, 2026 and proposals are due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors must supply NIJ Level III certification and upload required documents through the Bonfire/Euna submission workflow described on the opportunity page.