Springfield Public Schools Ionwave #S20-0085

Award for Musical Instruments and Classroom Music Supplies for Springfield Public Schools

The School District of Springfield R-12 in Missouri has awarded contracts for a large-scale procurement of musical instruments, accessories, and music education materials for use in its schools. - Government Buyer: - School District of Springfield R-12, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Prominent OEMs include Amahi, Yamaha, M-Audio, Novation, Suzuki, Kohala, Remo, Williams, Sonor, Vic Firth, Pearl, Gibraltar, Nino Percussion, and others - Multiple resellers and distributors were awarded, including Alamo Music Center, K&S Music, Music and Arts, Sweetwater Sound, West Music Company, and Woodwind & Brasswind, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Wide variety of musical instruments and accessories, including: - Penguin Tropical Ukuleles (Amahi, PGUKBK) in multiple colors (quantities: 4 each per color) - Yamaha Clavinova CLP665GP Digital Grand Piano (1 unit) - Williams Legato III 88-Key Digital Piano (5 units) - M-Audio Keystation 49 MK3 MIDI Keyboard (1 unit) - Novation Launchpad MK2 Ableton Live Controller (1 unit) - Kohala KT-STRD Tiki Soprano Ukulele (5 units) - Remo Designer Djembe (1 unit) - Pearl Hand-carved Mahogany Djembe (1 unit) - Sonor Glockenspiels, Xylophones, Metallophones (multiple units) - Suzuki Tone Chimes and Chimes (multiple units) - Rhythm Band Resonator Bells, Chime Bars, Hand Chimes (various sets) - Vic Firth Drumsticks, Gibraltar Drum Keys and Hardware - Microphone stands, isolation shields, and accessories - Music education manipulatives (Music-Go-Rounds, flashcards, posters) - Filing boxes, flag poles, and other classroom accessories - Quantities range from single units to hundreds (e.g., 250–300 choral filing boxes, 50 recorders, 30 ukuleles) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No alternates or substitutions permitted; only specified brands and models accepted - Delivery required within 30 calendar days after receipt of order - Multiple purchase orders may be issued throughout the year; prices must remain firm for the contract period - Delivery location is the District Distribution Center in Springfield, MO - Warranty periods vary by item and supplier, typically 30 days to several years

Description

The School District of Springfield R-12 issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of music instruments. The solicitation required bidders to respond online via the e-bid system, with no emailed or faxed copies accepted. The District sought competitive responses for various musical instruments to be ordered in specified quantities and shipped to the District Distribution Center. The Purchasing Department reserved the right to award by item, group of items, or all or none basis, with no alternates or substitutions allowed. The bid closed on March 26, 2020, and multiple suppliers were awarded contracts for different line items.

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