15-Reading Curriculum QA Responses.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- BID 26-0626-009
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- Erie County, New York
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This document is a Questions & Answers (Q&A) file for Bid 26-0626-009 issued by Buffalo Public Schools for the Printing of 2025-26 Grades K-3 Reading Curriculum. The bid involves printing curriculum materials for K-3 reading, including core and intervention materials, with specific requirements for 3,300 sets of instructional packets. Bidders are expected to print materials double-sided, with varying page counts per grade level (e.g., 77 sheets for Grade K, #1-1 OG Decodables). The award date is set for 8/17/25, with a question submission deadline of July 30th, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Buffalo Public Schools will supply print-ready PDFs and are open to adjustments if the files need modifications.
The Q&A document clarifies several technical printing specifications, including binding preferences (bundles do not require shrink-wrapping but must be easily distinguishable), page counts, and printing requirements. For glued-bound books, bidders can use coated or uncoated materials for covers, with the option to use the title page for front cover descriptions. The school district referenced a previous bid document (BID_TABLE_25-0625-036_PRINTING_OF_2024-25_GRADES_K-8_READING_CURRICULUM.pdf) as a point of reference for potential bidders. The specifications indicate that the materials are for both core curriculum and intervention purposes, with precise page and sheet count requirements for different grade levels and instructional materials.
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Questions & Answers
Bid 26-0626-009
PRINTING OF 2025-26 GRADES K-3 READING CURRICULUM
Q1. Will the bundles of 25 units be shrink-wrapped? Is plasticoil suitable (v wire-o spiral binding)?
A1. They do not need to be shrink wrapped. The bundles need to be easily distinguishable though to expedite the distribution process.
Q2. The first paragraph in Section 2. Scope of Work in the Offering Specification reads “to support of Grades K-8.” Confirming the bid is only for Grades K-3 per the Bid Table. Correct?
A2. The materials are for core and intervention, so the numbers and items will be the same as what is currently listed in the bid table.
Q3. The first paragraph in the Scope of Work section indicates 3,300 sets for each instructional packet. Confirming Bid Table specifies the correct quantities. Correct?
A3. Please reference the Bid Table. Some quantities are different.
Q4. The Bid Table indicates the number of sheets unlike the specifications outlined in the spreadsheet in the Scope of Work section. Confirming the number of pages on the Bid Table is the # of single sheets.
a. Example, Grade K, #1-1 OG Decodables shows 77 pages on the Bid Table and 154 pages in the Scope of Work section. 77 single sheets meaning 154 pages, counting the front and back of each sheet.
b. Is there printing on both sides of the sheet or is one side of each sheet blank?
A4. Yes, please use the number of pages on the Bid table. It is 77 sheets of paper printed on both sides (double-sided).
Q5. Page count for #3-2 in the Bid Table looks like a typo for 6137 pages. 274 pages is specified in the Scope of Work section. Is 274 pages (137 single sheets) correct?
A5. 274 pages (137 single sheets) is correct.
Q6. Do any text (inside pages) bleed?
A6. I don’t think so.
Questions & Answers
Bid 26-0626-009
PRINTING OF 2025-26 GRADES K-3 READING CURRICULUM
Q7. Will Buffalo Public Schools supply print ready PDFs?
A7. We will supply PDFs. They should be print ready. If they are not, let us know what needs to be fixed and they will be updated.
Q8. Can we get a copy of the bid results from the prior offering, 25-0625-036?
A8. It is available on the list of documents and is labeled - BID_TABLE_25-0625- 036_PRINTING_OF_2024-25_GRADES_K-8_READING_CURRICULUM.pdf
Q9. When is the award date? Any flexibility on the delivery date since it appears the award date will be very close to the delivery date with a holiday in between?
A9. 8/17/25
Q10. What is the new deadline for questions?
A10. July 30th, 2025, at 3:00 pm.
Q11. For glued-bound books, is supplying a cover on a coated or uncoated material acceptable? We can use, for example, your title page for printing a description on the front cover.
A11. Yes
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