Bids are requested for ready-to-teach science kits aligned to the OpenSciEd OER curriculum for grades 6-8. Kits must be fully prepared for immediate classroom use, including all locally sourced items. Delivery is required between September 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Bids will be opened on June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Questions must be directed to Christopher J. Gagliastro via email.
All kits must be delivered between September 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. all kits must be delivered between september 1, 2026, and september 30, 2026.
Prompt pay discounts of 30 days will be considered, with net payment due in 45 days. prompt pay discount 30 days, net 45 days.
The bidder guarantees all equipment, materials, and workmanship for one year after final inspection and acceptance, and will promptly replace any defective items at no additional cost. he bidder to who a contract is awarded guarantees to the city of worcester all equipment, materials and or workmanship for a period of one 1 year after final inspection and acceptance and shall replace promptly any defective equipment, materials andor workmanship required without additional cost to the city.
Awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications. awards will be made to the bidder quoting the lowest net price in accordance with the specifications.
Bidders must be responsible and responsive, demonstrating capability, integrity, and reliability. Additional scrutiny may involve evaluating oversight, training, and supervision of employees, as well as customer service and courtesy. he procurement officer shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
Failure to deliver or complete the contract within the specified time may result in the city purchasing on the open market and charging any excess cost to the successful bidder. Withdrawing a bid after the deadline results in forfeiture of the bid deposit as liquidated damages. should the successful bidder fail to make delivery or complete contract within time specified, the city reserves the right to make the purchase on such orders at the open market and charge any excess over contract price to the account of the successful bidder
Samples of the product to be delivered may be taken by a city representative either prior to or during delivery, or from storage facilities. The bidder agrees to furnish necessary labor for sample assembly. samples of the product to be delivered may be taken by a representative of the city, either prior to delivery or while it is being delivered in the storage facilities at destination
Prospective bidders requesting a change or interpretation of specifications must do so in writing or via email within five days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) before the scheduled bid opening date. any prospective bidder requesting a change in or interpretation of existing specifications of terms and conditions must do so within five 5 days saturdays, sundays and holidays excluded before scheduled bid opening date.
Bids that are incomplete, not properly endorsed or signed, or otherwise contrary to instructions will be rejected. Conditional bids will not be accepted. Failure to comply with certain requirements, such as engaging in illegal or offensive behavior, can lead to contract termination. bids which are incomplete, not properly endorsed, or signed, or otherwise contrary to these instructions will be rejected as informal by the purchasing agent.
