Classroom, School Supplies

The state of Massachusetts is seeking bids for a contract to provide classroom supplies for public school districts across the state for fiscal years 2024 through 2026. The contract covers a wide range of items including paper, writing implements, binders, and other general school supplies. The total estimated value of the contract is $45 million, and the term is for three years from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Responses to the bid are due by June 7, 2023, and the contract is scheduled to be awarded on February 1, 2024. The bid specifications outline pricing terms, including the ability for vendors to propose discounts based on order volume. Funding for the contract will come from state and local education budgets, and vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet all applicable state and federal procurement requirements.

Although there are no set-asides for minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses, the state encourages participation from these types of enterprises. The current incumbent vendor is ABC School Supplies, which has held the contract for the past two terms. The contract does not require any specific integration with existing infrastructure or technology, and the state has not provided a budget range for the award.