Early Childhood Supplies & Furniture

King County Directors' Association (KCDA) is issuing an Invitation for Bids for Early Childhood Supplies & Furniture under solicitation number 26-296, with responses due by 2:00 p.m. PST on July 9th, 2026. This procurement serves over one million students and 5,000 ship-to locations across public and private schools, municipalities, and other public agencies primarily in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. The estimated annual contract value ranges from $50,000 to $100,000. All bids must be submitted electronically via PublicPurchase.com; mailed, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Bidders are required to comply with updated terms and conditions in Attachment C and must submit signed certifications including Attachment A (Debarment, Suspension, and Ineligibility), Attachment B (Manufacturer Terms including standard lead times), and Attachment C (Special Provisions). The solicitation includes specific line items such as weighted fleece blankets and vertical mailbox units, with all products required to be brand new, free from refurbishment, long-term storage, or vendor/distributor branding. Prices must be quoted NET F.O.B. Delivery Point without Kansas sales tax, though hazardous material taxes must be included. Delivery must occur within 30 calendar days of order placement, with 24-hour advance notification required for all shipments, and whiteboards specifically needing 10 a.m. delivery. Packaging must allow for reshipment via common carrier without damage, with all items individually wrapped and no loose shipments permitted; no additional charges for packaging, handling, or containers are allowed. Invoices must be submitted separately from merchandise and must include the KCDA purchase order number, item number, quantity shipped, unit and extended price, terms, and sales tax. Payments are made Net 30 days from the later of receipt of goods or invoice, with weekly payment warrants issued through the King County Treasurer. Bids will be evaluated based on compliance with quality and condition requirements as pass/fail gates, with award decisions made by the KCDA Board of Directors to the lowest responsible bidder, considering price, delivery lead time, packaging, quality management, and minimum order quantities. Awards may be made on a line-item or group basis to optimize ordering efficiencies, and KCDA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Contractors must comply with federal requirements including the Davis-Bacon Act, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, Clean Air