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RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office & Instructional Supplies Catalog Bid I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS TO BIDDERS

1. All bids must be submitted by Thursday, August 13, 2020 will be opened at 10:00 A.M., on that day in the Purchasing Department, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas.

2. Detailed specifications are included. Compliance with all specifications

and conditions is required. All proposals must include a detailed statement of exceptions taken to any part of the request.

3. BID ACCEPTANCE:

A) UNSIGNED BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. B) PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER BID DATE WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED TO VENDOR UNOPENED. BID DUE 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 13, 2020.

C) ONLY SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. D) WHEN MORE THAN ONE BRAND NAME OF THE “OR

EQUAL” IS AVAILABLE, DO NOT BID MORE THAN TWO ITEM CHOICES.

E) “OR EQUAL” PRODUCTS WILL BE EVALUATED AFTER BIDS ARE RECEIVED, BASED ON LITERATURE SUBMITTED AND ANY REQUIRED TESTING OF THE PRODUCT.

4. For any questions pertaining to the bid specification, please contact:

Cita M. Jimenez, District Purchasing Administrator

Phone Number (956) 716-6810

5. Any change to this bid document must be in a written addendum and signed by Joe D. Smedley, Purchasing Agent or his designee.

6. When a brand name and model are specified and the bidder fails to

make a statement to the contrary, the bidder is interpreted as bidding on the exact brand and model specified.

7. Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District reserves the

right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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8. Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District will not accept "factory seconds" or otherwise inferior goods and reserves the right to return such item(s) within thirty days of receipt at vendor's expense.

9. No substitutes will be accepted after item(s) have been awarded as

specified.

10. Detailed explanation or warranties must be provided with bid.

11. Bid prices are to remain firm through June 30, 2021.

12. To expedite evaluation of the bids: --it is preferable that Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District forms be used.

13. Bids are to be net F.O.B. Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent

School District Purchasing Department, Fort Ringgold, and Rio Grande City, Texas.

14. No cash advance discount will be considered. 15. Bids shall be on the BID FORM enclosed and sealed in an envelope

clearly marked:

BID# 21-01 Office & Instructional Supplies Catalog Bid Due: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 13, 2020 ATTN: Cita M. Jimenez, District Purchasing Administrator

II. BID SPECIFICATIONS See Attachments III. BID AWARD 1. The Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District shall award this bid on a lump sum basis to one bidder and or on an item-by-item basis, whichever is in the best interest of the District. For evaluation of items bid, samples must be furnished upon request.

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2. After bid is awarded and low bidder(s) default(s) in meeting the General Instructions to bidders and/or comply with contract agreement; Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District reserves the right to seek services from the next low bidder. In such event, the District shall charge the successful bidder the difference for any additional cost of such bid item.

IV. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Deliveries are to be made as requested by Cita M. Jimenez, District Purchasing Administrator.

No deliveries shall be accepted after 2:30 P.M., Monday-Friday.

2. At least seventy-two (72) hours prior notice of delivery must be given to Cita M. Jimenez, District Purchasing Administrator, before delivery will be accepted.

Can you meet this requirement? yes no V. BILLING AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Invoices must include: a) Purchase Order Number

b) Marked – Office & Instructional Supplies Catalog Bid #21-01 c) Copy of signed delivery ticket 2. The District makes payment on or about the 15th of each month upon receipt of a properly executed invoice and verification of delivery from the consignee. 3. Contact person for Billing and Payment questions: Cita M. Jimenez District Purchasing Administrator PH (956) 716-6810

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COMPANY NAME AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER

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RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office & Instructional Supplies Catalog Bid Bid #21-01

The vendor(s) will offer the District a percentage discount from retail price on all purchases by the District. A. Blank Discount for all categories ______________% The above quotation represents a discount from (specify which) ________ Retail “List” Price ________ Other (Explain): ____________________________ ________ Vendor’s Catalog – Dated ____________________ Specify additional charges, such as shipping and handling. B. Shelf Price Delivery Time Supplier will find and deliver orders in timely manner. State the promised delivery after receipt of order. The district is asking for percentage discount bids only. Cost-plus plans nor other pricing plans will not be considered.

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BID #21-01 OFFICE & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES

CATALOG BID

Description Qty. % Discount

Eraser Bright Color Oval 4 PKBAZ 223224

Each

Jumbo #2 Pencils 4/PK BAZ 71624

Each

Pencil, W/Eraser,Blk Warrior PAP 2254

DZ

Pencil #2 Mirado PAP 2097

DZ

Cover, RPT PresGRD LTR RD OXF 12734

Each

Porfolio Poly Pocket W/Prongs BAZ 315948

Each

Gluestick Perm 0.74 OZ WE BSN 15787

Each

Ruler Schools Works 12” FSK 87727097J

Each

STPLS ChiselPT, STD 5M/BX, SR BSN 65649

Box

PEN, BallPT, RDSTIC, Med, BK BIC GSM11BK

DZ

Paper Fillr, 11x8.5, CR 200CT SPR 82120

PK

Eraser,Super HI_Polymer PEN ZEH10

Each

Scissors, STNSSTL, Bent,8”,BK BSN 65647

Each

Scissors,8”,STRT,RBRHandle SPR 25226

Each

Scissors,Blunt,SFT HNDL,5” ACM 14726

Each

Holder,Sheet,TABOVR,CLR BSN 37519

Box

Tape Invisible,3/4”x1296, CL, BSN 32952

RL

Calc,8,DGT,SLR,LCD,Port CNM LS82Z

Each

Cover,PRSBRD,8.5CC,DBE ACC 25973

Each

Gluestick,Perm,1.26OZ,WE BSN 15788

Each

Eraser,DryErase SAN 81505

Each

Marker,Perm,Sharpie X,BK SAN 32001

Each

Marker,Dryerase, 4CLR

ST

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Book,Note,WRBND, 10.5x8,70Ct MEA 05512

Each

Staples,STD, High Quality,5M SWI 35108

Box

Batter,Lithium, Energizer EVE 2032BP@

PK

Index,Insert,8Tab,MI AVE 11111

ST

Index, 3-Ring,5TAB,MI BSN 36692

ST

Padfolio,EXP File,Pro II,BK SMD 85830

Each

Marker,Dryeraser, 4CLR SAN 80174

ST

Fluid, Correction,BUFF PAP 5660115

Each

Envelope,Poly,VELC, 13x9,PE LIO 22080PR

Each

FLDR,File,LTR,1/3,MLA,100CT BSN 17525

Box

Pencil,Presharpened, Oriole DIX 12886

DZ

Cleaner,MKER Board, EXPO, 8Oz SAN 81803

Each

C Line STD Lanyard with Swivel CLI 89315

Each

Total

Quote exact specifications listed. (No Substitutions) Failure to comply will disqualify bid.