State Board of Ed_Small Purchase Contract_July 2019~1.pdf

This document is a Small Purchase Contract solicitation from the State Board of Education. The contract is for the provision of educational supplies and materials for use in public schools across the state. The solicitation requests proposals for a range of items including textbooks, classroom furniture, educational software, and related supplies. The total estimated value of the contract is $5 million over the 3-year term, with an option to renew for an additional 2 years. Proposals are due by July 31, 2019, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on July 15, 2019. The contract is expected to be awarded by August 30, 2019, with a start date of September 1, 2019.

The contract will be awarded on a low-bid basis, with a 10% price preference for small and minority-owned businesses. Pricing must be firm for the full contract term. Current incumbent vendors are required to resubmit proposals. Funding for the contract will come from the state's general education budget. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet minimum order quantities and delivery timeframes specified in the Scope of Work.