T0114 Library and School Supplies - Statewide

The State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is seeking quotes for a four-year statewide contract with optional three-year extensions for Library and School Supplies (T0114). This procurement covers a wide range of products including arts and crafts equipment/supplies, teaching aids, school audio and visual equipment, and library supplies. Bidders must provide percentage discounts or markups from their published price lists or catalogs, as well as details on delivery times and payment terms. The contract will be awarded to responsible bidders whose quotes conform to the requirements, and using agencies will conduct a mini-bid process to select contractors for each brand needed, considering factors such as equipment uniformity and continuity. The bid submission deadline is May 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and the anticipated contract effective date is provided in the NJSTART system.

This procurement includes a Small Business set-aside preference, and the contract will be open to all New Jersey jurisdictions, with Mercer County specifically identified as a participating jurisdiction. Bidders may submit multiple brands for the same category, and the contract will include a 1% Procurement Efficiency Program Fee that the selected contractor must remit to Periscope on a quarterly basis. The pricing terms require discounts or markups on the brand's price list, and the contract may have an estimated value range but this is not explicitly stated in the provided materials.