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Classroom & Instructional Supplies, Materials, and Equipment
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Plano Independent School District is seeking proposals for Classroom and Instructional Supplies, Materials, and Equipment to be requested on an "As Needed" basis throughout the year, with the goal of establishing a list of Approved Vendors. The contract resulting from this RFP will be non-exclusive, allowing the district to award multiple contracts to different vendors and to continue procurement activities with other suppliers at its discretion. The estimated annual expenditure for these supplies is approximately $10 million, though this figure is not guaranteed and may increase by up to 25%. The initial contract period is from August 2023 to August 2024, with the possibility of five one-year renewal options extending the agreement through August 2029, subject to district approval. The district emphasizes that responding vendors should be aware that this RFP replaces several previous solicitations related to instructional materials, robotics, literacy intervention, student planners, and laminating supplies, and vendors who responded to related RFPs should respond to this solicitation to avoid lapses in contracts. The procurement process is aligned with federal regulations (2 CFR Part 200) and is intended to support purchases funded through local, state, federal, and grant sources. Vendors are encouraged to respond even if they are sole source providers of certain products. The district emphasizes that this process does not guarantee any purchase but aims to create a pool of qualified vendors for future requests. The response deadline is June 18, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to the designated contact, Brandi Dahlquist. The district reserves the right to issue additional RFPs as needed and maintains flexibility to extend or renew contracts based on district needs and vendor performance.
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Place of Performance
TX, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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NOTE:
This RFP replaces or will replace the following:
RFP: 2018-078 Instructional Materials, Teaching Aids, Testing Materials & Educational Software - (expires March 2024 - No Renewals Available) RFP: 2018-069 Robotics/STEAM Products, Supplies, Equipment & Software - (expires February 2024 - No Renewals Available) RFP: 2019-017 Literacy Intervention Materials - (expires April 2024 - No Renewals Available)
RFP: 2018-030 Student Planners - (EXPIRED May 2023 - No Renewals Available)
RFP: 2018-048 Laminating Film & Laminators - (EXPIRED August 2023 - No Renewals Available)
IF AWARDED TO ANY OR ALL OF THE REFERENCED RFPs ABOVE, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS RFP TO PREVENT A LAPSE OF AN AWARD/CONTRACT WITH PLANO ISD IF you responded to RFP 2023-035 Addendum 1 OR RFP 2023-035 S1, you do not need to respond to this proposal.
Non-Exclusive Contract Any contract resulting from this solicitation is non-exclusive and shall be awarded with the understanding and agreement that it is for the sole convenience of Plano ISD. Plano ISD anticipates awarding this contract to multiple vendors in order to best serve the needs of the District. Plano ISD is requesting all proposals be awarded as Non-Exclusive contracts, by which multiple vendors may be designated as supplier for the product covered under the terms of the contract for the duration of said contract. Plano ISD is free to have multiple contracts for the awarded goods and services and may initiate other procurement solicitations or purchasing activity with other vendors at any time, in Plano ISD's sole discretion. This proposal is being issued in accordance with Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR) Part 200 requirements to procure vendors who provide goods and/or services purchased by Plano ISD using federal dollars. This proposal may be used with local, state, federal and grant funded programs.
ANNUAL EXPENDITURE: The estimated annual expenditure for Classroom & Instructional Supplies, Materials, and Equipment purchases is approximately $10,000,000 per year. This estimate may be exceeded by 25% annually. This figure represents operating funds and the instructional material allotment and is submitted as an estimate and should not be interpreted as a guarantee. This request for proposal in no way constitutes an order for these items. Actual purchases may be made from the selected companies by individual schools or from supporting departments.
TERM: Plano ISD requires this bid to be firm for one (1) year from the date of the award. This contract, upon the agreement of both the successful vendor(s) and the Plano ISD, will automatically extend for five (5) additional one (1) year periods. Plano ISD has the option to extend this RFP at the end of the performance period for up to 120 days if determined to be in the best interest of the district to ensure availability of products and/or services. Plano ISD has the option to issue subsequent RFPs as needed.
Initial Contract Period: August 2023 - August 2024 Contract YR2 (Option): August 2024 - August 2025 Contract YR3 (Option): August 2025 - August 2026 Contract YR4 (Option): August 2026 - August 2027 Contract YR5 (Option): August 2027 - August 2028 Contract YR6 (Option): August 2028 - August 2029
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