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The Cleveland Metropolitan School District issued an Invitation for Bid (ITB) for an unspecified service or equipment procurement identified as "test," with the District located at 1111 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114. The response deadline is May 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for the same date at 12:05 pm. The final deadline for questions is May 11, 2026, at 12:10 pm, with answers to be issued by 12:15 pm on the same date. Bids must be submitted electronically through the School District's e-Procurement Portal and will be opened at the District's main office following the 1:00 pm cut-off. Required bid submissions include a transmittal cover letter, bid cost form with state certification evidence, completed district-related forms, and a bid guaranty equal to 10% of the total bid amount. Bidders must exclude Ohio sales tax from pricing, provide proof of General Liability Insurance with a $2,000,000 limit and Automobile Liability Insurance with a $2,000,000 limit, and demonstrate legal qualification to do business in Ohio and Cuyahoga County. The bid award date is scheduled for May 26, 2026, followed by contract negotiation on June 16, 2026, and a contract start date of July 24, 2026, with the District reserving the right to reject all bids, award in whole or in parts, and conduct scope review discussions with the apparent low bidder before issuing a purchase order.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District maintains diversity business participation goals of 15% for services, 20% for goods and supplies, and 30% for maintenance, construction, and repair work. All bidders must provide three references of equal or larger scope and comply with federal Uniform Guidance requirements if the contract is funded by federal grants. No specific incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements are identified in the procurement documents. No budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. Prospective bidders should note the compressed timeline for this procurement, with less than one day between the ITB release date of May 10, 2026, and the response deadline, requiring immediate attention and preparation to meet submission requirements.