STC educational supplies

The State of South Carolina's Materials Management Office is soliciting a Statewide Term Contract (STC) for Educational Supplies, seeking to establish supply sources for various educational materials across four distinct lots: Early Childhood & Elementary Educational Supplies, Instructional Supplies for Middle and High School levels, Physical Education Supplies, and Art Education Supplies. The procurement covers tools that support learning, explicitly excluding furniture, science laboratory fixtures, information technology fixtures, used products, and items under existing state contracts. Vendors must submit bids as a percentage discount off manufacturer's list price, with a minimum 25 percent discount requirement. The initial contract term runs from April 7, 2021, through April 6, 2026, with four potential one-year renewal options. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference on February 19, 2021, written questions due by 3:00 PM that same day, and offers due on March 19, 2021, at 11:00 AM, with award notification planned for March 26, 2021. Delivery requirements mandate items be new, delivered F.O.B. Destination within 30 days of purchase order receipt.

The contract is open to all South Carolina public procurement units, with mandatory use for state agencies and optional use for local entities like counties, municipalities, school districts, and special purpose districts. Contractors must register with the State of South Carolina and pay an administrative services fee of one percent of total quarterly sales. The state reserves the right to purchase from alternate vendors offering prices at least ten percent below the contract price, with the original contractor given an opportunity to match. Vendors can submit bids for one or more complete lots, with additional submission opportunities on October 7, 2021, and subsequent April 7th dates in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. While specific award values are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the educational supplies contract suggests significant potential revenue across multiple product categories. Contractors must provide current, accessible online catalogs, absorb shipping costs for orders under $50, and comply with South Carolina procurement codes and federal equal opportunity requirements.