Print Journalism Camera Equipment

The Blue Valley Unified School District No. 229 is soliciting bids for print journalism camera equipment under solicitation number 27013. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bids and Tenders system by October 28, 2026. The district seeks unit pricing for equipment that must be as specified or an approved equal, with the Board of Education serving as the sole judge of a product's fitness for purpose. Awards may be based on the lowest bid, subgroups, or split among multiple vendors. The anticipated award date is November 9, 2026, with purchase orders following shortly thereafter. All bids must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with deliveries directed to Blue Valley High School, Blue Valley Northwest High School, and Blue Valley North High School. Suppliers must provide advance notice to the District Business Office at least two days before delivery, and all items are subject to inspection and approval within thirty days of receipt. Payment terms range from 30 to 60 calendar days depending on the verification date. Key legal requirements include a standard patent infringement indemnity clause, a hold harmless agreement, and compliance with the Kansas Open Records Act and state smoking laws. The district is exempt from state and local sales taxes per KSA 79-3606.