Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid: Special Education & Supplies SPE2628

Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative is requesting proposals for a Catalog Discount Bid on special education and supplies (SPE2628), with bids due October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. through electronic submission at https://purchasing.esc7.net. This is a multi-vendor cooperative procurement serving member organizations across the cooperative's footprint.

The scope covers discounted catalogs of special education and supplies to be made available to cooperative members. Vendors must accept purchase orders and comply with stated terms and conditions.

The estimated contract expenditures are $2,713,541 over a two-year term from October 15, 2026 through October 15, 2028. A previous award encompassed 99 vendors, indicating the cooperative anticipates multiple awardees.

Evaluation criteria include discounts offered, compliance with terms, net terms provided, free shipping availability, exclusions of bid, and acceptance of purchase orders. Bidders must complete submissions online, including review of the Standard Terms and Conditions document. Vendors unable to access the electronic system may request a paper packet by contacting the Cooperative at purchasing@esc7.net or (903) 988-6932. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative is located in Kilgore, Texas.