Pens, Pencils & Markers for Instructional Warehouse

Weber School District in Weber County, Utah, is soliciting competitive bids for pens, pencils, and markers to be stocked in their instructional warehouse, with bid number DT2509. The procurement is scheduled from May 21, 2025, through June 11, 2025, with all submissions required to be completed online through Bidnetdirect.com. Vendors must provide comprehensive product details including brand names, stock numbers, unit prices, and packaging specifications, with a requirement to submit samples for non-specified brand items. The district will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria, including lowest responsive and responsible pricing per line item or overall, with preference given to vendors bidding on all line items. Evaluation will consider factors such as prices, quality, minimum order requirements, and delivery dates. The purchasing contact for this opportunity is Dax Teuscher, and all costs, including shipping and handling to the BDO Warehouse in Ogden, Utah, must be included in the bid. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will make awards contingent upon budget availability.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered in the Status Verification System and comply with E-verify requirements for employment eligibility verification. The contract includes standard terms and conditions governing procurement, with specific legal provisions covering insurance requirements, confidentiality, intellectual property, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Financial terms include payment within 30 days of invoice and potential prompt payment discounts. Vendors are required to maintain various insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile liability. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement is described as contingent upon the district's budgetary constraints. The opportunity appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive product and administrative requirements outlined in the bid documents.