Art Supplies

The State of Delaware, through its Office of Management and Budget, Government Support Services, is seeking competitive sealed proposals for a statewide art supplies contract (GSS26948-ART_SUPPLY) to serve K-12 schools, higher educational institutions, correctional facilities, psychiatric centers, and long-term care facilities. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of art and craft supplies across seven product categories, including drawing and coloring materials, painting supplies, paper products, craft materials, modeling supplies, printing supplies, and storage and safety items. Vendors must provide a complete product offering with detailed specifications, including supplier part numbers, list prices, unit prices, manufacturers, and manufacturer part numbers. The contract requires suppliers to maintain product availability with 48-hour shipping for routine supplies, accept merchandise returns, and submit monthly usage reports. Evaluation criteria will assess product offerings (35 points), customer service and order fulfillment (15 points), references (10 points), and pricing (40 points). Written questions are due by January 12, 2026, with answers posted by January 21, 2026, and proposals are due January 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with a contract award expected within 90 days.

The contract allows for potential participation by diverse vendor classifications, including Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVBE), and Individuals with Disabilities Business Enterprises (IWDBE). Vendors must provide state and federal certification status and disclose any government suspensions or debarments within the past five years. The contract term is two years, from March 1, 2026, through February 29, 2028, with three optional one-year renewal periods available through negotiation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be mandatory for all covered agencies and will be integrated into the State's eMarketplace solution, requiring vendors to meet technical requirements including CXML compliance and punchout functionality. All proposed items must meet ASTM D-4236 labeling standards, be non-toxic and washable where applicable, and vendors must provide a local point of contact. The State reserves the right to make multiple awards to different vendors and may reject any or all proposals.