24CB2015.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 24CB2015 issued by Laramie County School District Number One's Business Services Department in Cheyenne, Wyoming for Warehouse Stock. The bid seeks to establish an open-end annual contract for purchasing materials and supplies for the district's Central Warehouse, including white and colored xerographic paper, index paper, text paper, NCR paper, pens, pencils, markers, tape, binding combs, glue, construction paper, art supplies, flash drives, and other technology items. The contract period will run from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. Bids are due by November 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., with the bid opening to be held at 2810 House Avenue, Room 118, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The bid includes specific pricing requirements, with all prices to be FOB Cheyenne and not exceeding two decimal places. The district will consider percentage discounts for prompt payment and offers from vendors, with a preference given to Wyoming businesses as per state statutes. Public schools are exempt from manufacturer's federal excise tax and state sales tax. The district maintains the right to award the contract individually or in groups based on the best interest of the district, and bidders must comply with safety regulations, provide safety data sheets, and meet various compliance requirements. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the district to negotiate with other vendors, and includes provisions for cooperative purchasing with other school districts, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations.