School Store Merchandising Materials

The Appoquinimink School District in New Castle County, Delaware, is seeking bids for School Store Merchandising Materials through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. ASD20650-FVSCHSTR, targeting Odessa High School and Cantwell's Bridge Middle School. The procurement involves acquiring comprehensive store fixtures and display items, including 4 maple slatwall panels (48"x24"), 25 slatwall shelves (12"x48"), 50 chrome knife brackets, 25 black peg hooks, one service counter (48"L x 34"H x 24"D), 3 sets of nesting tables, and various display fixtures. Bidders must provide manufacturer and model number details for each item, with the district reserving the right to purchase some or all items. The bid submission deadline is June 26, 2020, at 10:00 AM local time, with written questions accepted until June 19, 2020, and answers posted by June 23, 2020. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, product evaluation, and vendor service history. The contract period spans one year from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021, with potential for three additional one-year extensions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The procurement does not list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Vendors must maintain minimum insurance coverage, including worker's compensation and $1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate commercial general liability insurance. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering and installing all materials between July 15 and August 15, 2020, with pricing required to remain firm throughout the contract term. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the pricing spreadsheet is structured to capture unit and total costs for each item, indicating flexibility in potential contract value. Pricing must be quoted in U.S. dollars and include all costs associated with delivery, assembly, and installation. The district reserves the right to advertise supplemental solicitations during the contract period if deemed necessary.