Scope of Services
The purpose and intent of this ten-month term contract is to secure firm pricing for classroom supplies for the District’s Central Warehouse as specified herein:
1. Orders will be placed on an “As Needed Basis Only” throughout the term of the contract.
2. Orders, when placed, are for delivery to the Central Warehouse only.
3. Vendors are to complete the Proposal Form in Excel Format as it is written. The following will not be considered or accepted if submitted along with the Proposal Form and Required Forms: Memos, letters, or any other additional paperwork that may contain additional pricing, bulk pricing, different packaging pricing, minimums of any type, or that contains additional terms and conditions. If a vendor submits any additional information other than what is requested on the Proposal Form attachment of this bid, the submitted response may be deemed as non-responsive and subject to rejection.
4. All containers are to be suitable for storage or shipment, and all prices shall include standard commercial packaging. All cartons must be palletized and shrink wrapped accordingly and free of dirt, sand, or other foreign particles upon delivery.
5. Product Discontinuation or Change Notifications: Vendors are responsible for notifying Amelia Bray, foreman of the MCSB Central Warehouse, of any product discontinuation or product changes that occur.
6. Tabulation will be posted on www.myvendorlink.com; we do not mail, e-mail, or fax copies of the results.
Prior to the release of this Invitation to Bid (ITB), a review of State of Florida purchasing agreements and state term contracts available under §287.056, Fla. Stat. (2025) was conducted to determine if their use would be economically advantageous to the District.
SAMPLES – Please Refer to Page 15, Section Q. of The Terms & Conditions:
1. There are several central warehouse bids released at the same time. If sending samples - please ensure the bid number, item number (from the proposal form), and your company name are listed on all samples.
2. Samples of items are to be delivered to MCPS Central Warehouse/Purchasing, 2091 NE 35th Street, Ocala, Fl 34479 – samples must be received on or before the bid opening date of January 14, 2026.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS OF THIS BID WILL BE ACCEPTED. (MAILED, EMAILED, OR DELIVERED IN PERSON BID SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.)
**PLEASE NOTE: MARION COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2026 FOR WINTER BREAK, AND WILL REOPEN ON JANUARY 5, 2026; ALL QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED AT THAT TIME**