School & Art Supplies (Statewide)

The School & Art Supplies (Statewide) contract provides authorized users throughout New York State with access to a comprehensive range of educational and creative materials. Procurable products include arts and crafts tools and supplies, classroom materials and supplies, easels, chalkboards, marker boards, bulletin boards, flash cards, games and puzzles, paper materials, writing books, teacher resources, early childhood products, and instructional materials suitable for Pre-K through K-12 school environments. Additionally, the contract covers certain equipment such as laminators and label makers. The contract explicitly excludes services, textbooks and related reading materials, furniture, cleaning supplies, library supplies, audiovisual equipment, computer systems and peripherals, printers and copiers, software requiring licensing agreements, and playground equipment. All pricing is offered on an F.O.B. destination basis with delivery included inside doors, and a minimum order requirement of $125 applies.

This contract is administered by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) and is available to all New York State agencies, political subdivisions, and other authorized entities. The contract encompasses 26 prime contractors, including major suppliers such as Blick Art Materials, School Specialty LLC, Lakeshore Learning Materials, and Kaplan Early Learning Company. The contract term extends from May 29, 2024, through May 28, 2029, with provisions for two optional one-year extensions at the state's discretion. The estimated annual contract value is approximately $10 million based on historical purchasing patterns. This award carries no specific goals for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), though contractors are encouraged to utilize such businesses in contract performance.