Dental training supplies

The Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) is soliciting bids for dental training supplies through Request for Bid RFB-226-31, targeting multiple school districts in Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison Counties, New York. The procurement covers 184 line items including dental burs, cements, disposables, infection control supplies, instruments, laboratory materials, preventive care products, restorative items, specialties, and x-ray equipment. Potential users include OCM BOCES, Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, TST BOCES, and 32 member school districts. The contract period will run from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with potential extensions up to four years upon mutual consent. Bids are due on November 20, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public bid opening at the OCM BOCES location in Liverpool, NY. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including manufacturer information, item numbers, and precise quantities, with all gloves required to be medical-grade quality. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and ability to meet specified requirements.

The bid does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pricing terms require firm pricing for the entire contract period, with all costs including shipping, handling, and delivery to be incorporated into the bid price. Participants are tax-exempt, and the Board reserves the right to award on an item or entire bid basis. The bid allows for potential price adjustments with proper documentation and OCM BOCES approval, considering market conditions such as unexpected tariffs. There are no minimum order requirements, and vendors must be able to service all listed delivery locations. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the extensive line item list and multi-district participation suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity. Competitive pricing is emphasized, with a provision that if a vendor has sale items at a lower price, those lower prices will apply to all bid participants.