002-PUR-2027 Catalog Discounts for Science Supplies

The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for catalog discounts on science supplies, with proposals due by 12:00 PM on April 28, 2026. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide discounted pricing on science supply items through existing vendor catalogs delivered on an as-needed basis to individual school locations throughout the district. Vendors must submit net unit prices representing their catalog prices reduced by an applicable discount percentage that remains firm throughout the entire contract period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The discount percentage must be clearly stated and cannot include third-party discounts received by the vendor. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by April 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM via email to purchasing@docoschools.org, and sealed proposals will be publicly opened and read at the Logistical Services Department at 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701, with a live Zoom viewing option available. Upon contract award, vendors must provide eight copies of their applicable catalogs labeled with the RFP number, quotation number, applicable discount percentage, and any exclusions within ten days of award. All bidders must submit compliance forms including debarment certifications, vendor information forms, reference sheets, statements of assurance regarding nondiscrimination policies, and certifications of non-collusion.

The procurement is subject to the school district's local preference policy, which allows qualified Dougherty County suppliers to match the lowest responsive bid if within two percent or $2,500, whichever is less. All delivery costs are the vendor's responsibility, with shipments delivered prepaid to addresses specified on individual purchase orders. The RFP does not specify fixed quantities, as orders will be delivered on an as-needed basis, and no renewal options are mentioned in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendor information, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation. Vendors should note that this procurement does not include a site visit or bidders' meeting, and the contract period is limited to one year with no renewal provisions.