Addendum 1 - Questions for ITB 2526-17 and 2526-18 - Google Docs.pdf

This is an Addendum to the Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by Cheshire Public Schools in Connecticut for the purchase and installation of SMART Board Flat Panel Devices at North End Elementary School and Norton Elementary School. The addendum addresses bidder inquiries regarding product substitutions for the 86" Smart Boards specified in the original ITB. The district has clarified that prospective bidders must provide the exact model SMART displays listed in the ITB rather than proposed substitutes. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on April 10, 2026, at the Cheshire Town Hall, Town Manager's Office, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410. Bid packages were available for download beginning March 24, 2026, and the deadline for submitting questions regarding specifications was April 2, 2026.

The district's requirement for exact model compliance is based on Cheshire Public Schools' long-standing integration with SMART products over more than a decade. The district has determined that SMART displays provide reliable performance, strong technical support, and software that has achieved broad acceptance among educators. No pricing information, set-asides, incumbent vendors, or contract renewal options are specified in this addendum. Inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Nicole Tetreault at Tecton Architects (NicoleT@tectonpc.com) and copied to Vincent Masciana at Cheshire Public Schools (vmasciana@cheshire.k12.ct.us). Complete bid packages and specifications are available through the Town of Cheshire website (www.cheshirect.org under "Bids and RFPs") and the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services contracting portal.