Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid: Educational Activities & Supplies
Awarded State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- EDACT2324
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- 037 Amusement, Decorations, Entertainment, Gifts, Toys, Etc.
- 050 Art Equipment And Supplies
- 052 Art Objects
- 080 Badges, Awards, Emblems, Name Tags And Plates, Jewelry, Etc.
- 195 Clocks, Watches, Timepieces, Jewelry And Precious Stones
- 22540 Coolers, Storage Type (Remote Refrigeration Unit), Including Parts
- 232 Crafts, General
- 23320 Ceramic And Pottery Equipment And Supplies
- 23355 Kilns And Furnaces (For Ceramic And Enameling) And Accessories
- 255 Decals And Stamps
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- 350 Flags, Flag Poles, Banners, And Accessories
- 35080 Recycled Flags, Banners, And Accessories
- 555 Metal, Paper, And Plastic Stencils And Stenciling Devices
- 59557 Plants, Non-Flowering
- 59588 Vases, Flower Pots, Pottery, Etc.
- 65004 Amusement Park Ride Equipment, Accessories And Parts
- 65020 Fountains, Decorative
- 71530 Display, Exhibit, And Promotional Materials
- 71533 Drawings And Diagrams: Dimensional, Technical, Etc.
- 71552 Journalistic Services To Include Page Charges For Publications
- 74013 Cold Storage Vaults, Walk-In Coolers, And Shelving
- 80158 Signs: Billboard, Advertising, Etc.
- 80316 Disc Players, Compact (Mp3, Etc.)
- 80515 Athletic Awards (For Service Type See Class 080): Medals, Plaques, Trophies, Etc.
- 90505 Aerial Photography
- 90652 Interior Design, Space Planning, And Exhibits/Displays
- 91510 Advertising, Digital
- 91565 Photographs, Includes Reprinting And Usage
- 91572 Photography (Not Including Aerial Photography)
- 93105 Amusement Park Ride Equipment Maintenance And Repair
- 93606 Awards, Trophies, Collectibles, Etc. Maintenance And Repair
- 93650 Jewelry, Badges, Nameplates, Etc. Maintenance And Repair
- 93918 Clocks, Timers, Watches, And Jewelers' And Watchmakers' Tools And Equipment Maintenance And Repair (Including Programming Timers, Etc.)
- 94650 Fund Raising Services
- 96139 Floral Designing And Arranging Services
- 96205 Amusement And Entertainment Services (Incl. Performing Arts Professionals)
- 96260 Party, Holiday, And Event Decorating Services
- 96628 Engraved And Embossed Awards, Bonds, Certificates, Diplomas, Stationery, Etc.
- 96686 Specialty Printing: Die Cutting, Laser, Plastic, Thermography, Etc. (Folders, Invitations, Tabs, Binders, Banners, Banner Displays, Etc.)
- 98114 Amusement Park Ride Equipment Rental Or Lease
- 98561 Photographic And Recording Equipment Rental Or Lease
- 98573 Signs, Message Boards And Centers, Etc., Rental Or Lease
- 98579 Ticket Dispensing And Collection Equipment Rental Or Lease
- Point of contact
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- Martha Lakey mlakey@esc7.net (903) 988-6859
Opportunity details come from txsmartbuy.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative issued an Invitation for Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Catalog Discount Bid (Bid Number EDACT2324) to supply Educational Activities & Supplies to member institutions throughout Texas. This procurement sought vendor participation to provide educational materials and supplies on a catalog discount basis, with the cooperative evaluating proposals based on multiple criteria including discounts offered, compliance with bid terms, net payment terms provided, free shipping availability, and purchase order acceptance policies. Vendors were required to submit proposals electronically through the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative website at https://purchasing.esc7.net, with instructions provided for account creation and document review; alternative paper packet submissions were available upon request. The submission deadline was August 8, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., with bid opening occurring on the same date and time, and the ESC Board approved the award on August 17, 2023. The contract validity period extends from August 17, 2023, through August 17, 2024, establishing the initial award term for successful vendors. The estimated total expenditures for this bid category are $16,948,799, with 141 respondents having submitted proposals in the previous award cycle, demonstrating substantial market interest in this cooperative purchasing opportunity.
The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available bid materials, nor are there references to existing infrastructure or technology requirements that would necessitate integration with vendor systems. The cooperative's catalog discount model allows member institutions to access negotiated pricing throughout the contract period without requiring individual purchases to meet specific thresholds. Vendors selected through this RFP will be positioned to serve multiple educational institutions across the Texas region under standardized pricing and terms established through the cooperative's competitive bidding process. The substantial estimated expenditure value of approximately $16.9 million reflects the significant purchasing volume available through this multi-year cooperative agreement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ESBD_File_328135_EDACT2324 Invitation.pdf |
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