Cake writing GEL

Wake County Public School System is requesting quotations for cake writing gel under RFQ #251-27-147, with quotes due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. WCPSS is the largest school district in North Carolina and the 14th largest in the United States.

WCPSS seeks 540 tubes of white cake writing gel, 0.67 oz per tube (Item #4753100058), for emergency red bags maintained in every WCPSS classroom. The product must have a minimum shelf life of 18 months from date of creation, with the creation date clearly marked on each tube and no less than three months remaining from the date of shipment after receipt of purchase order. Delivery is to WCPSS's central receiving department at 1551 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610. All shipping charges must be included in the unit price.

This is a term contract with pricing valid through June 30, 2027, with the potential for WCPSS to extend the award for up to two additional one-year increments if both parties agree. WCPSS reserves the right to make multiple purchase orders through the contract period at the established unit price; last fiscal year the district purchased 4,320 tubes at $0.32491 per tube through its central contract, with an additional 11,048 tubes purchased by individual schools and departments from the warehouse. WCPSS reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors and to reject any and all bids.

Payment terms are net not later than 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods. Quotes must remain valid for 45 days from the date of receipt unless otherwise stated. Submit quotes electronically to Brian A. Martin at bamartin@wcpss.net. The RFQ is subject to North Carolina Statutes and federal requirements, including E-Verify compliance, debarment certification, and sexual offender registry checks for all contractual personnel.