Professional Development kits-The ABCs for Emergent Literacy

The State of Michigan Department of Education, Office of Financial Management/Procurement is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a one-time purchase of 664 units of "The ABCs of Emergent Literacy" professional development kits intended for the Michigan Department of Education's Office of Great Start. Each kit is a brand-specific product consisting of a 64-page viewing guide, a professional development video on DVD, a CD containing printable forms, and a 3-ring zippered binder. Bidders must submit written questions by November 16, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. EST, with State responses posted by November 19, 2018. Electronic proposals are due through the SIGMA VSS system by November 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The State anticipates issuing a purchase order by November 28, 2018, with complete delivery required by December 20, 2018 to Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency in DeWitt, Michigan. Award will be made to the bidder offering the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price. All bids must include FOB Destination pricing with prepaid transportation charges; partial shipments are not accepted, and alternative FOB terms will result in disqualification.

Bidders must complete the Vendor Questions Worksheet and provide certifications addressing qualified disabled veteran status, abusive labor practices, Michigan business tax filing, Iran-linked business status, clean corporate citizen status, convict labor compliance, and State of Michigan tax payment status. Payment terms are Net 45 days unless a quick payment discount is offered, with invoices payable upon the later of receipt or final State acceptance. Standard State contract terms apply, including warranties, inspection rights, and compliance with federal and state laws. A bid protest window of three business days following posting of the Notice of Recommendation for Award is available, with protests directed to Kevin Walters at WaltersK5@michigan.gov. No specific budget range or funding source is identified in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted.