Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid: Classroom Furniture & Supplies CLSF2628

Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Catalog Discount Bid on Classroom Furniture & Supplies (CLSF2628). This procurement solicits qualified vendors to provide classroom furniture and supplies on a catalog discount model basis, with pricing structured as discounts rather than fixed costs. Vendors will be evaluated based on multiple criteria including the depth of discounts offered, compliance with stated terms and conditions, net payment terms provided, free shipping availability, exclusions from the bid, and flexibility in accepting purchase orders. The deadline for bid submission and opening is May 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, with all submissions required to be completed online through the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative website at https://purchasing.esc7.net. The estimated total expenditures for this procurement are $21,568,516.00. Vendors requiring alternative submission methods may request a mailed packet by contacting the Cooperative at purchasing@esc7.net or (903) 988-6932. The successful vendor(s) will be awarded a two-year contract term valid from June 18, 2026, through June 18, 2028.

The RFP does not specify particular set-aside designations or restrictions on types of organizations that may respond. This procurement builds upon previous awards under the same bid category, with 62 vendors previously receiving awards, indicating an established vendor base for classroom furniture and supplies. The Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative, located at 1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, Texas 75662, will manage vendor communications and the electronic bidding system. No specific incumbent vendors or required technology integration requirements are listed in the available documentation. The contract represents a significant procurement opportunity with an estimated total expenditure value of $21,568,516.00 across the two-year award period.