Middle school orchestra instruments

Cache County School District is requesting quotations for orchestra instruments to supply two new middle schools opening in August 2026, with quotes due June 12, 2026. The RFQ covers two schools — Juniper Ridge Middle School and Maple View Middle School — with separate line-item quotations for each location.

The scope comprises stringed instruments specified as Eastman brand models across multiple sizes: violins (ranging from 1/2 to 4/4), violas (14" to 16"), cellos (1/2 to 4/4), and basses (1/4 to 3/4 for Juniper Ridge; 1/8 to 5/8 for Maple View). Juniper Ridge requires 10 violins, 8 violas, 26 cellos, and 16 basses; Maple View requires 2 half-size, 3 three-quarter, and 5 full-size violins; 4 fourteen-inch, 3 fifteen-inch, and 1 sixteen-inch violas; 5 half-size, 12 three-quarter, and 9 full-size cellos; and 1 eighth-size, 5 quarter-size, 8 half-size, and 2 five-eighth-size basses. All instruments must include carbon fiber bows and be accompanied by accessories including shoulder rests, chin rests, rosin, end pin straps, and rock stops. All items must be new, unused, current production models in original manufacturer packaging; no substitutions, equivalents, rental options, or closeout/surplus inventory are permitted. Vendors must be authorized Eastman dealers.

Pricing must be submitted on a unit basis, FOB Destination with freight prepaid and no additional charges permitted. The district reserves the right to award by line item, by school, or to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All products include the manufacturer's standard one-year warranty. Delivery is required FOB Destination with title passing upon CCSD acceptance. Vendors must maintain general liability insurance of $2,000,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella coverage of $5,000,000, with CCSD named as additional insured. Questions must be submitted through the Bonfire U3P platform during the designated Q&A period.