26PSX0128 Exhibit B Price Schedule.xlsx

This is an Exhibit B Price Schedule instruction document for Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Invitation to Bid 26PSX0128 for science educational materials, laboratory supplies, instructional resources, and related instructional equipment. Bidders must complete all required fields in the Excel Exhibit B Price Schedule, including contractor name, item number, product category, manufacturer information, product description, unit of measure, catalog/list price, discount percentage, net price, and delivery days. Catalogs or price lists supporting the submitted pricing must correspond to the goods listed and include manufacturer name, part number, product description, unit of measure, and catalog/price list price. The solicitation permits additional shipping charges only for live organisms, hazardous materials, and refrigerated or temperature-sensitive materials, limited to the contractor's actual shipping cost without markup, handling fees, administrative fees, or profit. Bids are due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, and all submissions must be made electronically through the CTsource portal in Excel format; scanned, PDF, or image versions of Exhibit B will not be accepted.

Pricing submitted in Exhibit B shall remain firm for twelve months following the effective date. Contractors may request price adjustments only during the thirty-day period immediately preceding annual anniversary dates, limited to one adjustment per year and supported by manufacturer's updated catalogs, price lists, or written notice of price changes. DAS Procurement retains sole discretion to approve, negotiate, or reject price adjustment requests in whole or in part, with approved adjustments taking effect no sooner than ten calendar days after approval. Contractors who fail to submit timely requests forfeit their right to adjust pricing for that year. Free on Board Destination delivery terms apply, and sales, excise, and transportation taxes should not be included in bid pricing. Award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified respondent based on pricing, conformity with specifications, bidder's past performance, and financial responsibility in descending order of importance. Micro-businesses may receive a 10% price preference, and veteran-owned micro-businesses may receive a 15% preference with appropriate documentation submitted prior to the bid due date.