Opportunity
United Independent School District Ionwave #RFCQ CQ003-2021
Award for Educational Magazines and Periodicals for United Independent School District
Posted
March 01, 2021
Respond By
March 15, 2021
Identifier
RFCQ CQ003-2021
NAICS
424920
This award summary covers the United Independent School District's procurement of magazines and periodicals for educational use in Laredo, Texas. - Government Buyer: - United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo, Texas - OEMs and Vendors: - Scholastic Inc. (OEM) - Avanti Enterprises Inc. - Magazine Subscription Service Agency (Richard O. Emmons) - Magazine Subscriptions PTP - WT Cox Information Services (Cox Subscriptions, Inc.) - Products/Services Requested: - Educational magazines (e.g., Scholastic Magazine) - General and educational periodicals - Discounts off catalog, list, or shelf prices (0% to 30% depending on vendor and pricing basis) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be approved through specified state purchasing cooperatives - Compliance with Texas criminal history background checks for employees - Proof of cooperative contract and completion of competitive quotation form required - Insurance and compliance requirements must be met - No upward price changes allowed in the first year; subsequent years may allow up to 3% increase - Contract Value and Term: - Estimated total contract value: $25,000 to $49,999.99 - Initial term: 12 months, with options to renew annually for up to 36 months
Description
United Independent School District issued a Request for Competitive Quotation (RFCQ CQ003-2021) seeking qualified vendors approved through state cooperatives to provide magazines and periodicals. Vendors are requested to submit proposals including discounts off catalog, list, or shelf prices for magazines and periodicals. The contract term is initially 12 months with options to renew up to 36 months. The solicitation includes detailed terms, conditions, and insurance requirements, and vendors must complete a competitive quotation form as part of their submission.