NRBA_-_010-RW-0825Classroom_and_Office_Supplies.pdf

This document is a Notice of Recommended Bid Award from the School Board of Polk County, Florida's Purchasing Department for Bid File Number 010-RW-0825, titled "Classroom and Office Supplies - Stock". The bid recommends awarding contract line items to multiple vendors including A+ School Supplies, Cascade School Supplies, National Art and School Supplies, Pyramid Paper Company dba Pyramid School Products, Quill LLC, School Specialty, LLC, and W.B. Mason Co., Inc. The recommended bid award will be presented to the Superintendent for approval on September 11, 2024, with a posting time from 9:00 AM on 9/6/24 until 9:00 AM on 9/11/24, allowing for potential bid protests during this period.

The document indicates that vendors have been recommended for specific bid items, with each company allocated certain line items (ranging from items 1-3, 6, 11-13, 15-19, 21, 22, 26-28, and others). The bid process follows Florida Statutes' protest procedures, with specific guidelines for filing protests. The evaluation was conducted by Robert Woods, and the recommendation is subject to review by Michael A. Kragh. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible supply contract allowing the School Board to purchase classroom and office supplies with the ability to adjust quantities as needed, with the contract likely covering a 6-month period from approximately September 2024 to January 2025.