2024 office JAN june

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is conducting a competitive bid procurement for office supplies covering the period of January through June 2024. The solicitation encompasses a comprehensive range of office products, including 295 line items across multiple categories such as paper and mailing supplies, computer accessories, desk top supplies, writing implements, clips and adhesive products, and filing materials. Specific items include post-it notes, pens, markers, calendars, envelopes, batteries, binders, and file folders, with detailed specifications for brand preferences, sizes, quantities, and packaging requirements. The bid is structured as an open competitive procurement, allowing multiple vendors to submit pricing for office essentials. Electronic bids must be submitted on CD/Jump Drive with accompanying printed versions by November 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with award notices expected to be posted online in December 2023. Vendors are required to provide unit pricing without additional shipping charges, and all products must be new with no demonstrator or used equipment permitted.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete Schedules B, C, and D certifications and disclose any personal relationships with district administrators or board members. The contract allows for individual purchase orders from each participating BOCES and Component School District, with a minimum order level recommended not to exceed $250. Delivery expectations are set at 15 business days following purchase order receipt. Vendors offering equivalent products must provide detailed manufacturer information, and discontinued items must be replaced at the vendor's expense. Participants retain the option to purchase through NYS Contract if the awarded bidder's prices are higher. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant procurement value covering office supplies for multiple educational institutions across the region.