Catalog discounts for science supplies

Dougherty County School System is requesting proposals for catalog discounts on science supplies under RFP 012-PUR-2023, with proposals due June 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Logistical Services Department in Albany, Georgia.

The scope is the provision of discounted science supply catalogs for use during the contract period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The successful vendor must furnish one copy of applicable catalogs to each of the DCSS's eight locations (high schools, middle schools, and Academic Services Department) within ten days of award notification. Pricing is based on vendor catalog prices less the applicable discount percentage stated in the proposal, with the discount firm through June 30, 2023. Orders will be delivered on an as-needed basis to addresses indicated on individual purchase orders, with F.O.B. shipping and all delivery costs borne by the vendor. The RFP does not specify item quantities.

Bidder qualifications require demonstrated reliability, accurate accounting practices, and debarment disclosure. Vendors must comply with equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies, background check requirements for employees working on school campuses, and Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act. Proposals must include one original and one copy with a catalog containing the quoted discount percentage clearly labeled.

Questions are due May 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. via email to purchasing@docoschools.org. Bid opening occurs June 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., with awards anticipated by June 30, 2022. The contract is governed by Georgia law. The DCSS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and award in its best interest. Nine vendors were ultimately awarded: Carolina Biological Supply, EAI Education, Fisher Scientific, Flinn Scientific, Lakeshore Learning Materials, Pitsco Education, ProLogic ITS, Quill LLC, School Specialty, and VWR International LLC (operating as Sargent Welch & Ward's Science).