Mallet Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

The Rutherford County Board of Education is requesting bids for music instruments and equipment for Poplar Hill Elementary and other schools. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2025, to the address provided. Bids may be submitted by hand delivery or mail. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. The bidder must complete an IRS Form W9 or provide their social security number before invoices can be paid. Bidders must also comply with Tennessee Code Annotated regarding criminal background checks and drug-free workplace programs. The board reserves the right to increase or decrease amounts and/or quantities at its sole discretion. Bidders may bid an item that is equal to or better than the item listed. If bidding an item other than specified, please list the manufacturer and model number for the item being bid. Prices are to remain firm a minimum of six months from board approval date. Disputes will be litigated in Rutherford County or the Middle Tennessee District. The issuance of the purchase order will be the award notice. The awarded bidder shall indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the Board of Education from all suits, claims, actions or damages of any nature.

The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is soliciting bids for band equipment. Bids are due on a specific date and time. All bids must be submitted on the provided form and must meet or exceed specifications. Vendors must be registered to do business in North Carolina and not debarred by the state or federal government. All applicable shipping charges must be included in the unit prices. WCPSS reserves the right to award line by line or to the overall lowest bidder. There should be no communication with any party vendors, staff, etc. All questions must be directed to the purchaser. Additional terms and conditions will not be considered. The bidder agrees that any additional terms and conditions, whether submitted purposely or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. The bidder must furnish all information requested and, if required, submit sketches, descriptive literature, and/or complete specifications covering the products offered. Recycling and source reduction are encouraged. Any deviation from specifications must be clearly explained. Samples, when required, must be furnished free of expense and returned at the bidder's expense. Payment terms are net not later than 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever is later. Payment may be made by procurement card. All manufactured items and/or fabricated assemblies subject to operation under pressure, operation by connection to an electric source, or operation involving a connection to a manufactured, natural, or LP gas source shall be constructed and approved in a manner acceptable to the appropriate state inspector. The contractor shall hold and save WCPSS harmless from liability of any kind. No assignment of the contractor's obligations nor the contractor's right to receive payment hereunder shall be permitted. Workers compensation, public liability, property damage, automobile liability, and other insurance requirements are detailed. The provider shall conduct sexual offender registry checks on each of its employees, agents, ownership personnel, or contractors contractual personnel. The provider shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in providing services under this contract. The provider is responsible for providing affordable health care coverage to all of its full-time employees providing services to the school system. Bidder represents that as of the date of this bid, bidder is not included on the final divestment list created by the North Carolina state treasurer. Bidder also represents that as of the date of this bid, bidder is not included on the list of restricted companies determined to be engaged in a boycott of Israel created by the North Carolina state treasurer. Bidder is duly qualified to do business in North Carolina. If bidder is a business entity that is not registered in North Carolina, prior to providing any products or beginning any services described by this bid, bidder shall either obtain a certificate of authority from the secretary of state for North Carolina, or provide a letter from an attorney indicating that the attorney has reviewed North Carolina law and determined that bidder is not required to obtain a certificate of authority. WCPSS reserves the right to reject or disqualify any and all vendors, waive informalities and irregularities in the bid process, and to accept vendors which are considered to be in the best interest of the school system.

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is soliciting bids for band instruments and percussions. Bids are due on a specific date and time. All bids must be submitted on the provided form and comply with all instructions. Vendors must be registered to do business in North Carolina and not debarred by the state or federal government. Additional information regarding the school system and the bid process is available on the website www. ***. *. * specifications, color swatches, warranty, and replacement information must be included in the bid. Unit prices must include all applicable shipping charges. WCPSS reserves the right to award line by line or to the overall lowest bidder. There are strict ethical guidelines and conflict of interest policies that must be followed. Insurance requirements are outlined in the document. Bidders must complete vendor information sheets and minority/women/small business enterprise information. Additional documents may be required. The final date for submission of proposals is not explicitly stated.