NRBA_-_042-SRW-0125_Classroom_and_Office_Supplies_-_Signed.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 042-SRW-0125, titled "Classroom and Office Supplies - Stock". The bid seeks to establish a 6-month contract for procuring classroom and office supplies to be delivered to the district's warehouse, with vendors recommended for specific bid items. The bid was posted on February 4, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 AM on February 7, 2025, with the recommendation to be presented to the Superintendent for approval on February 7, 2025. Two vendors were recommended for award: Pyramid Paper Company dba Pyramid School Products (awarded items 1-5, 7-19, 21-23) and W.B. Mason Co., Inc. (awarded items 20, 24), with School Specialty, LLC awarded item 6.

The document provides details about bid protest procedures, noting that failure to follow established procedures constitutes a waiver of protest rights under Florida Statutes. Questions about the recommendation should be directed to Robert Woods in the Purchasing Department. The document has been evaluated by Robert Woods and reviewed by Michael A. Kragh, with spaces left for final Superintendent approval. The bid process adheres to Resolution 2015/2016-05 and provides a structured approach to procuring essential office and classroom supplies through a competitive bidding process.