Scope of Services
A. SCOPE: The purpose and intent of this ten-month term contract is to secure firm pricing for classroom furniture 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, 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.
Samples are required if bidding other than what is specified: Refer to bid document titled “Bid 4154MF Classroom Furniture for Central Warehouse–TERMS AND CONDTIONS,” page 14, “P. BRAND NAMES” and page 15, “Q. SAMPLES, DEMONSTRATIONS & TESTING”. Each individual sample must be labeled with the bidder’s name, bid number, and item number. Failure of the bidder to either deliver required samples or to clearly identify samples as indicated may be a reason for rejection of the bid.
Vendors are to complete and submit the required “Proposal Form” and "Required Documents" located in the VendorLink Bid Documents. Please submit the Proposal Form document in Excel format.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS OF THIS BID WILL BE ACCEPTED. (MAILED, EMAILED, OR DELIVERED
IN-PERSON BID SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.)
THERE ARE SEVERAL CENTRAL WAREHOUSE BIDS RELEASED AT THE SAME TIME; PLEASE ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUAL SAMPLES ARE LABELED WITH BIDDER’S NAME, BID NUMBER, AND ITEM NUMBER. FAILURE TO EITHER DELIVER REQUIRED SAMPLES OR TO CLEARLY IDENTIFY SAMPLES AS INDICATED MAY BE REASON FOR REJECTION OF BID SUBMISSION.
SAMPLES OF ITEMS ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO MCSB CENTRAL WAREHOUSE/PURCHASING 2091 NE 35TH STREET, OCALA, FL 34479 – PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING DATE.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA ARE CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK DECEMBER 22, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2026. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY, AS NO DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THIS TIME.