Exhibit_A_-_Tentative_Schedule_of_Events_-_BA_05-13-2025.pdf

Exhibit "A" is a Tentative Schedule of Events for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #24250087B-VG issued by Seminole County Public Schools for Art Supplies. The procurement seeks to establish multiple awards for art materials to support educational programs across the district's 67,000 students. The schedule outlines key dates including a voluntary pre-solicitation WebEx meeting on April 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, a question deadline of April 8, 2025 before 1:00 PM EST, and bid submissions due on April 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. The evaluation process will involve receiving tabulation sheets and submittals on April 23, 2025, with the Evaluation Committee recommending award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) on April 25, 2025. The Notice of Intended Decision will be posted on VendorLink on April 29, 2025, with Board approval of the award recommendation anticipated on May 13, 2025.

The procurement allows for multiple awards with flexible allocation options, permitting the School Board to award the bid all or none, by lot, by partial lot, or by item. Estimated quantities for line items range from 10 to 4,600 units, indicating a potentially significant procurement value. Vendors must submit various attachments including a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, References, Debarment Certification, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure. The solicitation requires vendors to provide exact matches or approved equivalents for 78 line items, with many items mandating specific brand requirements such as Crayola 'ONLY'. Pricing must be quoted FOB inside delivery to the Seminole County School Board Warehouse in Sanford, Florida, with potential for a one-year renewal option.