14-5410-003 BID 26-0626-009 Submission Instructions .pdf

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PRINTING OF 2025-26 GRADES K-3 READING CURRICULUM
Solicitation number
BID 26-0626-009
Issued by
Erie County, New York

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This document is a Submission Instructions for Suppliers from Buffalo Public Schools, detailing the requirements for a bid opportunity (Project Number 26-0626-009) for Printing of 2025-26 Grades K-3 Reading Curriculum. The bid must be submitted through the Bonfire digital portal by August 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT. Vendors must first submit an "Intent to Bid" and can ask questions during a brief window on July 23, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT. The submission requires multiple documents, including a BidTable, Offering Questionnaire, Voluntary Surveys, Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Insurance Certificate, W-9, Equal Opportunity Form, and References.

The solicitation is specifically for paper materials and products, categorized under UNSPSC Commodity Code 14, which includes commercial printing, forms, reprographics, and tablets with specialized surface treatments. Submission requirements include Excel spreadsheet templates for the BidTable and Questionnaires, which can be downloaded from the provided URL (https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/195583). Vendors must prepare multiple PDF documents, with a maximum file upload size of 1000 MB. The submission process requires using Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox browsers with JavaScript and cookies enabled. Technical support is available through Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com.

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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

BID TABLE: 26-

0626-009

PRINTING OF

2025-26

GRADES K-3

READING

CURRICULUM

(BT-38DP)

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.

Offering

Questionnaire

(Q-27QT)

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 Questionnaire: 1 Optional You will need to

Surveys (Q-

05KM)

Excel (.xlsx) fill out the provided

Response

Template for this

Questionnaire.

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 Required

Current W-9 File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Required

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

Completed

Vendor

Application

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Disclosure

Narrative

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Debarment

Narrative

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) Multiple Optional

Certifications 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

Commodity Codes

Commodity Set Commodity Code Title Description

UNSPSC 14

Paper Materials and

Products

This segment includes paper used for commercial printing, forms, envelopes, Commodity Set Commodity Code Title Description reprographics, and tablets as well as value-added papers which feature special surface treatments, color, chemicals, or fiber content that meet specific needs.

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/195583.

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

Requested BidTables:

The BidTable Response Templates can be obtained at https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/195583.

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

2. Upload your submission at:

https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/195583

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

Aug 11, 2025 11:00 AM EDT.

The Question period for this opportunity starts Jul 23, 2025 12:00 PM EDT. The Question period for this opportunity ends Jul 23, 2025 3:00 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

Aug 11, 2025 11:00 AM 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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