This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Caesar Rodney School District, State of Delaware, for school supplies. The contract number is **** are due by June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Vendors are required to submit a complete bid quotation reply section, including appendices A1, A2, and A3, along with other required documents such as a non-collusion statement and business references. The contract period will be one year from July 15, 2026, through July 14, 2027, with potential for four additional one-year renewals. Prices must remain firm for the term of the contract. Delivery terms are F. O. B. destination, freight prepaid. The bid bond and performance bond requirements have been waived. Vendors are encouraged to offer the broadest possible catalog selection of products and services. Any questions regarding the interpretation of this ITB must be received in writing by May 28, 2026, and answers will be posted by June 4, 2026. Samples or brochures may be required for evaluation purposes.
The deadline to respond to this Invitation to Bid is June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The bid notice states, in order for your bid to be considered, the bid quotation reply section shall be executed completely and correctly and returned in a sealed envelope clearly displaying the contract number, by june 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm local time.
The bid notice states, The agencies or school districts involved will authorize and process for payment each invoice within thirty 30 days after the date of receipt of a correct invoice.
The bid notice states, The successful bidders shall be required to extend any policy guarantee usually offered to the general public, federal, state, county, or municipal governments, on material in this contract against defective material, workmanship, and performance.
The bid notice states, The caesar rodney school district will award this contract to the lowest responsible bidders which in their judgment best serves the interest of the state of delaware in accordance with delaware code title 29, section ****.
The bid notice mentions disqualification criteria, including evidence of collusion among bidders, unsatisfactory performance record as evidenced by past experience, and any suspension or debarment of the parent company, subsidiary or individual involved with the vendor by federal, any state or any local governments within the last five 5 years.
The bid notice states, If the successful bidder fails to execute the required contract and performance bond, as aforesaid, within twenty days after the date of official notice of the award of the contract, its bid guaranty shall immediately become forfeited as liquidated damages.
The bid notice states, Samples or brochures may be required by the agency for evaluation purposes.
The bid notice states, written questions due no later than nlt may 28, 2026.
