19065_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 19065 issued by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) for a cooperative purchasing contract for promotional items. The solicitation is open to all vendors and seeks to establish a contract that will serve Connecticut school districts, municipalities, and non-profit organizations. The bid period runs from November 20, 2023, at 7:00 AM EST to December 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST, with a vendor Q&A period from November 20 to December 5, 2023. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and the contract aims to provide a flexible procurement solution for promotional products.

The solicitation does not specify detailed line items or precise product requirements, suggesting a broad approach to promotional item procurement. Payment terms will be vendor-specified, and the contract appears designed to offer maximum flexibility to participating organizations. No specific estimated total value is provided, and there are no apparent set-asides or restrictions on vendor participation. The primary contact for the solicitation is Cara Hart at CREC's Hartford, Connecticut office, who can be reached at 860-524-4021 or chart@crec.org. The cooperative purchasing contract will enable participating entities to access promotional items through a streamlined procurement process.