Samples_Label_BID_25-HO-070.pdf

This is a sample submission label document for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-HO-070 issued by the Pinellas County School District in Florida for art sketchbooks. The solicitation seeks two types of sketchbooks: an intermediate version measuring 8.5" x 11" with an estimated annual quantity of 24,000 units, and a beginner version measuring 9" x 6" with an estimated annual quantity of 18,000 units. Both sketchbook types must contain 50 sheets of acid-free, smooth paper with rigid 18pt front and back covers. Samples are due by October 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted using this label, affixed to all sample containers. The final bid submission deadline is October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM via the District's OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract period runs from December 16, 2025, to December 15, 2026, with an option for one additional one-year renewal.

The estimated annual contract value is approximately $200,000, with pricing submitted on a per-unit basis. Price adjustments at each renewal period are limited to the previous year's Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and background screening, including Jessica Lunsford Act provisions for personnel accessing school grounds. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are noted. The District reserves the right to extend contract terms to other governmental agencies and may terminate the contract with 10-day written notice for cause or 90-day notice without cause. Bidders filing protests must post a bond equal to 1% of the total estimated contract value, ranging between $500 and $5,000.