Office supplies

Westchester Community College's Purchasing Department is seeking competitive quotations for a comprehensive office supplies and promotional items procurement through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 6400. The solicitation covers multiple branded items including 500 blue IWriter Silhouette Stylus Pens, 250 navy blue computer mouse pads with white WEOC logo imprint, 500 natural beeswax lip balm sticks in white, 1,500 light blue pastel nail files with navy blue logo imprint, 500 white hand sanitizer gel personal items, and 100 socks and cards. The RFQ requires vendors to submit quotes by August 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with all quotes remaining valid for 45 days after submission. Artwork proofs must be approved before production, and vendors are prohibited from including their own company logos on delivered products. Delivery will be F.O.B. destination to the Educational Opportunity Center located at 26 South Broadway in Yonkers, NY, with shipping via UPS Ground using the EOC account number.

The procurement encourages participation from businesses owned by persons of color, women, and service-disabled veterans. Vendors must certify independent pricing, demonstrate no collusion, and have a sexual harassment prevention policy. Pricing must reflect the lowest of catalogue discounts or SUNY contract rates, and all purchases are tax-exempt. The college reserves the right to award by individual item, grouped items, or by lot, with the ability to reject bids, cancel orders for late delivery, and return incorrect or faulty items at the vendor's expense. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers multiple items with associated setup charges, suggesting a moderate-value contract. Vendors must guarantee materials and workmanship, and pricing should not exceed rates charged to similar customers in comparable industries. The procurement emphasizes competitive pricing, quality assurance, and opportunities for diverse business participation.