This is a public tender from the Bakersfield City School District for paper products, specifically index ncr, bid number **** must be submitted electronically through the district's online bidding portal by Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. Vendors must register on the portal to participate. Bidders must clearly identify brands, product numbers, package quantities, and unit prices. Ambiguities may lead to rejection. Samples are required for items bid as alternates or not as specified, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026. The bid will be awarded by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Pricing must remain firm through December 31, 2026, with no price increases allowed in the first 90 days. Any requested increase thereafter must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation at least 30 days in advance. All items must be delivered, f. o. b. , to the Bakersfield City School District warehouse or individual school site within 30 calendar days of the purchase order date. Bid tabulations will be available online after the June 9, 2026, board meeting. Prospective bidders must register to participate and receive changes or addenda. Additional required documents include a drug-free workplace certification, Iran contracting act certification, noncollusion affidavit, conflict of interest disclosure, and federal certifications, which must be uploaded with the bid proposal. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award one or more contracts. Other school districts and public agencies in California may purchase under the same terms and conditions. Protests regarding the award of the contract must be submitted in writing to the director of purchasing no later than three working days following the bid opening. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted through the QA tab in the online bidding portal on or before April 30, 2026.
The delivery date of supplies, equipment, or services shall be as specified on the district's purchase order or within 30 days of the purchase order date. The bid notice states, The delivery date of supplies, equipment, or services shall be as specified on the districts purchase order or within 30 days of the purchase order date.
The bid notice states, Return of products for warranty purposes shall be free of all cost to the district.
The bid notice states, The bid will be awarded by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders.
The bid notice states, all bids must be submitted by a responsible officer or employee.
The bid notice states, if an awarded bidder defaults, the district may procure the materials or services from other sources, typically the 2nd place bidder, and may recover the loss occasioned thereby from any unpaid balance due the bidder or by proceeding against a bidders bond, if any, or by suit against the bidder.
The bid notice states, a sample ream or package must be submitted for each item that is bid by the vendor when it is not bid as specified with exception to the bid item ****.
The bid notice states, Should any bidder question or protest the award of contract to the apparent low bidders, such question or protest must be furnished in writing to the director of purchasing no later than three 3 working days following the date of bid opening.
