8-Addendum 1 - Classroom Kits.docx.pdf

School District U-46 Danise Smith, Procurement Coordinator

1474 Sheldon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120

Tel: 847.888.5000 x4223 www.u-46.org

Dr. Suzanne Johnson, Superintendent

March 18, 2026

ADDENDUM NO. 1

SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46

2026-2027 Preschool Classroom Kits & Movement Materials

Specifications and Requirements for the above Project, dated March 9, 2026 are revised, amended, and clarified as follows. All provisions of the original Specifications and Requirements shall remain in force, except as specifically modified or changed herein, or by other Addenda.

Questions received from this ITB are recorded below:

1. Ziploc sells sandwich bags in many quantities, but not a box of 250. What is the correct box quantity desired?

DISTRICT RESPONSE:

Appendix A has been updated to reflect Ziploc sandwich bags, box of 500.

2. The bid has 2 parts: Preschool Classroom School Supply Kits and Preschool Movement Materials. Are bids for the Preschool Classroom School Supply Kits portion required to include all items on Appendix A or are partial bids (that do not include all the items) allowed?

Per the specifications of this bid, the District will not consider bids that are not submitted in full for any base bid.

3. Appendix A lists supplies for classroom kits. How many total classroom kits are needed?

71 complete classroom kits are required for Appendix A.

4. Do we need to bid all the items in Appendix A and Appendix B to be considered? Also, do we need to bid both Appendix A and Appendix B or can we bid one or the other?

Per the specifications of this bid, the Invitation to Bid will be awarded in whole or in part. The District will not consider base bids that are not submitted in full for any base bid.

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5. Will you allow for an extension of this bid due to the short turn around from answers 3/18 and bid due date 3/20? Our bid response could be contingent on the answers.

All submissions must adhere to the timeline outlined in the Invitation to Bid in order to be considered for this project.

6. Where should we upload Appendix A information, such as, item number, price, etc.?

All bid information will need to be uploaded to the Bid table located under Requested Information.

7. The initial term is for 3 years, are price increases allowed annually for the initial term?

The Bid Table has been updated to reflect three year pricing for base bid #1. Base bids #2 and #3 is for one year.

8. Appendix A is for Preschool Classroom School Supplies and Appendix B is for Preschool Movement Materials; Base Bid #1-Athletic Equipment and Base Bid #2 Classroom Equipment. However, the Bid Table show Base Bid #2-Athletic Equipment and Base Bid #3 Classroom Equipment. Since the Athletic Equipment and Classroom Equipment are both listed on the same spreadsheet, are we allowed to just bid on one of the "base bids" and not both?

DISTRICT RESPONSE:

Yes, the Invitation to Bid will be awarded in whole or in part. The District will not consider base bids that are not submitted in full for any base bid.

Contractor must sign below and return this signed Addendum as part of the Bid Submittal Package as explained on the Form of Bid. Failure to do so may subject the bidder to disqualification.

BY SIGNING BELOW, Contractor acknowledges receipt of this addendum and certifies that all information has been incorporated into his bid.

Respectfully submitted this _______________________ day of ___________________________, 20 ________.

Name of Firm Please Print Name of Signature

By: _________________________________________ ____________________________________________

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