CPA's 2027-008 Art Supplies Bid

The Pioneer Regional Education Service Agency, through the Cooperative Purchasing Agency (CPA), is soliciting bids for art and classroom supplies under solicitation PE-55964-NONST-2027-000000047. The contract covers a performance period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with deliveries expected within 30 days of a purchase order. The scope includes over 80 line items, such as crayons, markers, paints, and brushes, with specific brand preferences for Crayola and Westcott. All pricing must be F.O.B. destination to the CPA warehouse in Cleveland, Georgia, and payment terms are set at Net 30 via ACH. Bids and required samples must be submitted by September 15, 2026, at 9:45 AM. Submissions must use the official CPA form and include a signed bid proposal page and a W-9. The evaluation process is based on a trade-off method rather than lowest price alone, considering vendor experience, past performance, product quality, and logistical factors. Vendors must specify minimum shipment requirements and provide samples for any alternate brands offered to avoid disqualification. Failure to respond to two consecutive bidding opportunities will result in removal from the approved bidder list.