Sealed bids are due by June 16, 2026, at 2 PM for furnishing English Language Arts curriculum materials for elementary grade levels K-5. Payments will be made via Peoplesoft purchase order. The contract term is June 17, 2026, to June 16, 2027, with potential for two one-year renewals. Bid results will be available on www. ***. *. * must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by June 9, 2026. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids, accept items individually, or award in whole or in part. Unit prices will govern in case of extension errors. No minimum order, freight, fuel, or handling charges apply. Annual quantities are estimates; the contract is for actual quantities ordered. Manufacturer/model numbers are for reference; or equal bids are accepted. Books must be packed and labeled by grade and unit number. Changes to orders require department approval. Price adjustments may be requested quarterly with written justification. Materials must be available for inspection before delivery. Samples may be required at no cost. Deliveries tested and found not to meet specifications will result in the bidder being billed for the test. Delivery must be made by the specified date. Failure to deliver as guaranteed may result in contract termination and disqualification for up to two years. Damaged items must be replaced immediately. A one-year warranty is required from the date of acceptance.
Material is required on or before the delivery date in the specifications. The successful bidder is responsible for delivery in good condition to the designated destination. No items are to be shipped or delivered until receipt of an official purchase order from the municipalityies division of purchase or Onondaga County contract. Guaranteed delivery date will be a consideration in making a contract award. Failure to deliver as guaranteed may result in termination of the contract and also disqualify bidder from receiving contracts for at least two years. The municipalityies will assume no liability for any expense or loss because of such termination. All broken andor damaged items received by the municipalityies shall be replaced by the contractor, immediately, at his own cost and expense. The municipalityies shall inspect all the items and notify the contractor of any damage as soon as it is discovered.
Payments will be made with the Peoplesoft purchase order, receipts, vendors original invoice and voucher.
Municipalityies requires a oneyear warranty from the date of acceptance to correct at no additional cost to the municipalityies any failure or defect in material and workmanship, which appears in the equipment, goods or services supplied under this bid. Should manufacturers, products or bidders warranty extend longer than municipalityies one year requirement, the remaining term of the bidders warranty will be in effect at the conclusion of the municipalityies required warranty.
The county reserves the right to accept any item in the bid, and to award the bid in whole, or in part, including the right to reduce quantities. In case of error in extending the total amount of the bid, the unit prices will govern.
Bidders must be skilled and regularly engaged in the class of work bid for, and, if required by the director of management and budget must submit satisfactory evidence of mechanical facilities and financial ability to do the work within the agreed time and in accordance with all the requirements of the contract. The competency and responsibility of bidders will be considered in determining that a bidder is qualified for purpose of making the award.
Failure to deliver as guaranteed may result in termination of the contract and also disqualify bidder from receiving contracts for at least two years. The municipalityies will assume no liability for any expense or loss because of such termination.
Samples are required to be furnished by the bidder at the request of the purchasing director. Samples are to be furnished at no cost to the municipalityies. Samples will be returned only at the cost of the bidder. Some samples may be retained for the life of the contract to verify delivery is in compliance with specifications.
Interpretations and questions relating to bid requirements, specifications, drawings, etc. must be submitted in writing to the contact person identified in special conditions not later than 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening.
Failure to deliver as guaranteed may result in termination of the contract and also disqualify bidder from receiving contracts for at least two years.