26PSX0128 Addenda 1.pdf

This is Addendum 1 to Solicitation 26PSX0128 issued by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services for Science Educational Materials Supplies and Equipment. The addendum clarifies that the solicitation covers tangible, science-related educational supplies, instructional materials, laboratory equipment, and related accessories used for classroom instruction, lab activities, demonstrations, experiments, investigations, and hands-on learning activities. Bids are due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with questions due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. All responses must be submitted electronically through the CTsource portal. The contract will serve Connecticut's political subdivisions, towns, municipalities, schools, and not-for-profit organizations, with no specified line-item quantities and actual quantities varying based on individual purchase orders from requesting entities.

Addendum 1 explicitly excludes digital instructional programs, learning platforms, online curriculum, educational software, web-based instructional resources, subscriptions, and other digital products or services from the scope. Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on pricing, conformity with specifications, past performance, and financial responsibility. Micro-businesses may receive a 10% price preference, while veteran-owned micro-businesses may receive a 15% preference, contingent on appropriate documentation submitted prior to the due date. Respondents must provide three references from organizations other than state agencies and complete questionnaires addressing company qualifications and debarment status. Free on Board Destination delivery terms apply with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. Sales, excise, and transportation taxes should not be included in bid pricing, and pricing will be made publicly available within twenty-four hours after the solicitation due date.