Bid_4092AH_Teaching_Supplies_Pre_K-12_Discount_Catalog_-_ADDENDUM_1.pdf

This is an addendum to Bid #4092AH issued by the School Board of Marion County, Florida, for a Teaching Supplies Pre K-12 Discount Catalog term contract. The addendum modifies a requirement in the original bid documents by eliminating the requirement for a bid bond or performance bond, changing Section C of the Special Conditions on page 13 from requiring these bonds to stating they are not required. The contract establishes a vendor agreement for educational teaching supplies to be provided to various district schools and departments on an as-needed basis through a web-based platform offering firm, fixed percentage educational discounts. The contract period runs from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025, with three potential one-year renewal options. The bid response deadline is September 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated board approval date of November 12, 2024. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through VendorLink, including a completed Excel proposal form and all required documentation, and must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on the provided Acknowledgement of Addenda form.

The procurement has a budgeted amount of approximately $455,000 and seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive online platforms with consistent discount pricing throughout the contract term, ranging from 0% to 40% across different product categories. Vendors must maintain drug-free workplaces, provide notifications regarding catalog price changes, and comply with applicable federal and state regulations. Technology items, online services, and books are excluded from the procurement. The School Board reserves the right to bid separately on items deemed in the district's best interest and allows vendors to offer sales promotions with greater price reductions during specified periods. Potential vendors include established suppliers such as Blick Art Materials, ACCO Brands, Carson-Dellosa, Capstone, and Pitsco Education.