Supplies

Mt. Hood Community College Child Care Resource and Referral is conducting a Request for Bids (RFB) for early childhood art supplies within Multnomah County, Oregon. The procurement seeks 11 different art supply items, including tempera paint, construction paper, glue, paint brushes, and related materials, with a total quantity of 90 units for each item. These supplies will be delivered to 90 distinct locations across the county by September 29, 2021. Bids must be submitted electronically by 4:00 PM on August 26, 2021, with evaluation criteria focusing on best value, considering both price and the vendor's ability to package and ship items effectively. The bidding process allows vendors to propose substitutions, which must be detailed separately from the primary bid. Vendors are required to provide a comprehensive lump sum fee that includes all delivery costs, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by Mt. Hood Community College.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The bid does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though it implies a substantial procurement given the requirement to deliver 90 units of 11 different art supply items to 90 separate locations. The college reserves the right to reject any bids not submitted on the provided form, which suggests a structured and formal evaluation process. While specific integration requirements are not detailed, the procurement appears focused on securing art supplies for early childhood educational purposes. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documentation and ensure compliance with all submission requirements to be considered for the contract.