Science Supplies

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) in Marietta, Georgia, issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) B26128 on May 15, 2026, to procure science specimens, chemicals, supplies, and equipment for all 112 CCSD school sites serving 105,738 students. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive product line including preserved specimens using non-formalin preservatives, micromedia, live materials, chemicals with current Safety Data Sheets, and general supplies and equipment to support K-12 instructional and laboratory needs aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence. Vendors must establish an online ordering platform, accept purchase orders and procurement card payments, provide quarterly usage and procurement card activity reports, maintain an assigned account representative, and deliver items within ten business days to various schools and departments throughout the district with unloading and inside delivery included at no additional cost. The bid form requires vendors to submit percentage discounts for four categories: preserved specimens, micromedia and live materials, chemicals, and general supplies and equipment, along with information regarding standard leadtimes, value-added incentives, additional fees, warranty coverage, and any exceptions to the discount structure. Written questions are due by May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with responses posted by June 2, 2026, and bid responses due by June 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. A public bid opening will be held at the CCSD Procurement Services Department at 6975 Cobb International Blvd., Kennesaw, Georgia. Within five business days of award notification, successful vendors must provide proof of insurance meeting specified minimums including $1 million Commercial General Liability, $1 million Commercial Auto Liability, $1 million Professional Liability, $2 million Umbrella Coverage, and statutory workers' compensation.

The solicitation mandates compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, requiring contractors to register with E-Verify and submit appropriate affidavits based on their employment structure and service delivery model. Vendors must disclose business classifications including minority-owned, disability-owned, veteran-owned, small business, and woman-owned statuses as part of the vendor questionnaire submission. The solicitation also requires vendors to indicate willingness to extend pricing and terms to Metro-Atlanta area entities and surrounding counties, suggesting potential for expanded contract scope beyond the initial school district procurement. Contractors must provide IRS W-9 forms, complete contact information for service representatives and payment remit addresses, and certifications regarding debarment and suspension status. The estimated annual expenditure is $175,000.00, with purchases made on an as-needed basis and no minimum quantities guaranteed, and pricing must remain firm for one year from the award date. The contract term is one year from the award date, with CCSD retaining the option to renew or not renew at its sole discretion, with payment terms specified as net 30 days unless early payment discounts are submitted and accepted by CCSD.