RFB- b/t hand tools 24-25

Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive hand tools procurement for career and technical education programs across multiple school districts in Orleans and Niagara Counties, New York. The Request for Bid (RFB) encompasses 158 different types of hand tools, power tools, drill bits, chisels, blades, and miscellaneous tools, with specific requirements for brands like DeWalt, Stanley, Klein, and Bosch. Participating districts include Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, and several local school districts such as Medina, Newfane, North Tonawanda, Royalton-Hartland, Starpoint, Sweet Home, and Wilson Central School Districts. The bid requires vendors to provide detailed product information, including brand names and catalog references, with potential for substitutions on select items. Key procurement dates include a bid opening on June 4, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES Administration Building, with successful bidders expected to maintain pricing for 180 days and deliver items within 21 calendar days of receiving a purchase order.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete mandatory certifications, including a Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Iran Divestment Act Certification, and New York State Sexual Harassment Law Compliance Certification. The bid stipulates that only one submission per vendor will be accepted, and all entries must be legible to be considered. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the tool procurement suggests a significant investment in educational and technical resources. Orleans/Niagara BOCES reserves the right to adjust quantities at their discretion while maintaining the quoted unit pricing. Pricing requirements specify that quotes should be net and include all delivery charges, with no additional taxes due to the tax-exempt status of BOCES. The procurement emphasizes competitive pricing and quality, with a clear directive for vendors to bid only on items they can readily supply.