Library Books (Jobbers)

The Arlington Independent School District (AISD) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to supply library books and related jobber services to its schools across the district in Texas. This solicitation, numbered 26-46 and posted on April 20, 2026, seeks vendors to offer catalog pricing discounts and requires that departments contact vendors for quotes as needs arise. Vendors must provide inside delivery to specified locations throughout the district, with freight costs included in the quotations, and title transfers upon receipt. The procurement emphasizes compliance with various federal and state laws, including Buy America provisions, Davis-Bacon and Copeland Acts, and civil rights statutes. Vendors must certify adherence to these requirements and complete criminal history background checks for employees who will have direct contact with students. Submission must include vendor classifications for diversity status, affirmations against boycott participation, and certifications related to debarment, suspension, and whistleblower protections. The contract contemplates multiple vendor awards on an incremental basis, although specific award methodology and pricing details were not provided. The solicitation does not include formal Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses or detailed packaging and inspection standards typical in federal contracts but does include requirements for indemnification, non-collusion affidavits, and compliance with state resident bidder preferences. Proposals are submitted digitally through an online portal, with character limits on key narrative responses such as firm background, years in business, discount percentages, and order procedures. The contract administration expects vendors to provide full payment and remittance contact information and supports electronic payment methods but does not specify invoicing platforms. Delivery schedules and FOB terms are implied rather than explicitly stated, with inside delivery required except at the AISD receiving dock. Vendors are responsible for maintaining accurate records for audit purposes and flow-down compliance to subcontractors. Attachments to the solicitation include bid specifications, processing profiles, and an IRS W-9 form, all integral to the evaluation and award process. Overall, the solicitation establishes a framework prioritizing regulatory compliance, fairness in evaluation, and logistical coordination for supplying library materials to Arlington ISD schools.