12-5410-003 26-0626-015 CHEMISTRY INVESTIVATION KITS Submission Instructions - 26-0626-015.pdf

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BID 26-0626-015 CHEMISTRY INVESTIVATION KITS
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26-0626-015
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Erie County, New York

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This document is a Submission Instructions for Suppliers file from Buffalo Public Schools, detailing the requirements for a procurement opportunity related to chemistry laboratory supplies and equipment. The procurement involves submitting various documents through the Bonfire digital portal, with a submission deadline of September 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT. Vendors must submit an Intent to Bid by the same date and can ask questions during the question period from August 11, 2025, to September 1, 2025. The opportunity covers multiple commodity codes for chemistry-related items, including chemistry analyzer accessories, test kits, reagents, test strips, quality controls, class kits, and demonstration kits.

The submission requires several documents, including an Offering Questionnaire (Q-69HM), Voluntary Surveys (Q-18JL), Investigation Kits Materials BidTable (BT-02GT), and various certification documents such as Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Equal Opportunity Form, and References. Vendors must upload Excel (.xlsx) files for questionnaires and bid tables, and PDF files for other documentation. The maximum file upload size is 1000 MB, and suppliers are advised to prepare questionnaires and bid tables well in advance as they may take significant time to complete. The procurement uses the UNSPSC commodity classification system and requires vendors to use specific browsers and enable JavaScript and cookies for submission.

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Submission Instructions for Suppliers

Please follow these instructions to submit via our Public Portal.

1. Prepare your submission materials:

Requested Information

Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions

Offering

Questionnaire

(Q-69HM)

Questionnaire:

Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided

Response

Template for this

Questionnaire.

The Response

Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the

Bonfire portal.

Voluntary

Surveys (Q-

18JL)

Questionnaire:

Excel (.xlsx) 1 Optional

You will need to fill out the provided

Response

Template for this

Questionnaire.

The Response

Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the

Bonfire portal.

Investigation

Kits Materials

BidTable (BT-

02GT)

BidTable: Excel

(.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided

Response

Template for this BidTable.

The Response

Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the

Bonfire portal.

Signed Non-

Collusive

Bidding

Certification

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Required

Insurance

Certificate

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Completed

Equal

Opportunity

Form

File Type: Any

(.csv, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe, .png, .tiff, .tif, .txt, .text, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .dot, .dotx, .word, .dwg, .dwf, .dxf, .mp3, .wav, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .mpeg, .wmv, .zip)

Multiple Required

References File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Required

Disclosure

Narrative

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Debarment

Narrative

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Certifications

(MWBE, etc..)

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Policy 5414

(MWBE)

Compliance

Narrative

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Subcontractor

Documentation

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Anti-Lobbying

Narrative

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Other Vendor

Information (as needed)

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Vendor

Information

Packet

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

W-9 File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Commodity Codes

Commodity Set Commodity Code Title Description

UNSPSC 41115808

Chemistry analyzer accessories or supplies

Commodity Set Commodity Code Title Description

UNSPSC 41116104

Chemistry test kits or supplies

UNSPSC 41116105

Chemistry reagents or solutions

UNSPSC 41116106

Chemistry test strips or test paper

UNSPSC 41116107

Chemistry quality controls or calibrators or standards

UNSPSC 60104503 Chemistry class kits

UNSPSC 60104504

Chemistry demonstration kits

Requested Documents:

Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.

Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

Requested Questionnaires:

The Questionnaire Response Templates can be obtained at https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/197682.

Please note that Questionnaires may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/197682

Requested BidTables:

The BidTable Response Templates can be obtained at https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/197682.

Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

2. Upload your submission at:

You will not be able to prepare a submission unless you submit 'Yes' for your Intent to Bid by

Sep 11, 2025 4:00 PM EDT.

The Question period for this opportunity starts Aug 11, 2025 8:00 AM EDT. The Question period for this opportunity ends Sep 01, 2025 4:00 PM EDT. You will not be able to send messages after this time.

Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of

Sep 11, 2025 4:00 PM EDT. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

Important Notes:

Each item of Requested Information will only be visible after the Closing Time.

Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.

You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.

Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Need Help?

Buffalo Public Schools uses a Bonfire portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally.

Please contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us mailto:support@gobonfire.com https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us

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