USA | NY | ERIE COUNTY | EAST AMHERST | 14051 Small City
Williamsville Central School District - NY
Art Supplies/ Instructional Materials
ART & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES - Bid 2026- 14
Art Instructional Supplies
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The bid notice states that if the supplies, materials or equipment are to be delivered over an extended period of time, or if the specifications so state, then the successful bidder may be required to execute an agreement in relation to alternative formats for the performance of his contract, such as an agreement to be executed by the approval of the school district and that successful bidders within 15 days after notification to execute such contract. If the specifications so state, the successful bidder also may be required to furnish a performance bond equal to the full amount of the contract to guarantee the faithful performance of such contract. The contract shall be maintained in full force and effect until the contract shall have been fully performed. The surety company furnishing such performance bond shall and must be satisfactory to the attorney for the school district. The performance bond shall be executed by the successful bidder at the time of the execution of the contract by the successful bidder and the board. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Delivery terms are FOB destination, no shipping charges, no fuel surcharges with an authorized PO. The purchasing department must be notified if materials cannot be delivered within 30 days of receipt of a purchase order. The district reserves the right to cancel any back orders over 30 days.
The bid notice states that payment will be made only after correct presentation claim forms are obtained from the ordering school district. Payments of any claim shall not preclude the school district for making claim for adjustment on any item found not to have been in accordance with general conditions and specifications.
The successful bidder guarantees: a his products against defective material or workmanship and to repair or replace any damages or maiming occasioned in transit. b to furnish adequate protection from damage for all work and to prepare damages of any kind for which he or his workmen are responsible, to work of other successful bidders. c to carry adequate insurance to protect the school district from loss in case of accident, fire, theft etc. d the all deliveries will be equal to the accepted bid sample.
The bid notice states that the board of education reserves the right to award the bid to on either an itembyitem basis, grouped by like items, or in total by supplier, whichever results in the lowest overall cost to the district after factoring in the administrative costs to the district. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidders on the specifications. The district reserves the right to not make an award on any particular item where pricing offered is not advantageous to the district.
The bid notice states that the submission of a bid will be construed to mean that the bidder is fully informed as to the extent and character of the supplies, materials or equipment required and a representation that the bidder can furnish the supplies, materials or equipment satisfactorily in complete compliance with the specifications. Bidders are required to disclose any family or other close personal relationships with district administrators or board members.
The bid notice states that if successful bidder fails to deliver within the time specified, or within reasonable time as interpreted by the school district, or fails to make a replacement of rejected articles, when so requested, immediately or as directed by the school district, the school district may purchase from other sources to take the place of the item rejected or not purchased from other sources against rejections on any contract when necessary. On all such purchases, the successful bidder agrees to reimburse the school district promptly for excess costs occasioned by such purchases. Should the cost be less, the successful bidder shall have no claim to the differences. Such purchases will be deducted from contract quantity. A contract may be canceled at the successful bidder's expense upon non-performance of the contract. If the successful bidder fails to deliver as ordered, the school district reserves the right to cancel the contract and purchase the balance from other sources at the successful bidder's expense.
The bid notice states that the district reserves the right to request a representative sample of any product offered by any bidder. Samples must be provided at no cost to the district within five 5 days of request. The school district reserves the right to request a representative sample of the item quoted upon either prior to the award or before shipments are made. If the sample is not in accordance with the requirements of the specification, the school district may reject the bid or, if award has been, cancel the contract at the expense of the successful bidder. Samples when required, must be submitted strictly in accordance with instructions otherwise, bid may not be considered. If samples are requested subsequent to bid opening, they shall be delivered within 10 days of the request, or as directed, for bid to have consideration. Samples must be furnished free of charge and be accompanied by descriptive memorandum invoices indicating if the bidder desires their return and specifying the address to which they are to be returned provided they have not been used or made useless by tests.
The bid notice states that no interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other contract document will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing, addressed to the school district, no saving clause later than five 5 days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids.