Opportunity
Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-500-5001-2389
Bulk School Supplies and Backpacks for VIPD Back to School Giveaway (St. Thomas)
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-500-5001-2389
NAICS
424120
The US Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is seeking bulk school supplies and backpacks for the Back to School Giveaway - Weed & Seed program in St. Thomas. - Government Buyer: - US Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) - Solicitation managed via GVIBUY procurement portal - OEMs and Vendors: - Crayola (crayons, colored pencils) - Mr. Pen (pencil top erasers) - Bstoyder (pencil pouches) - Products Requested: - Colored pencil sharpeners (8 units) - Crayola crayons, 24 packs (3 units) - Crayola colored pencils, 24 packs (3 units) - Mr. Pen pencil top erasers, 120 pack (3 units) - Pre-sharpened #2 HB pencils, 1300 count (1 unit) - Plastic water bottles and drawstring backpack sets (4 units) - Drawstring backpack bags, 300 pieces (1 unit) - Backpacks with school supplies, 24 sets (8 units) - Mesh zipper pencil pouches, 120 pieces (5 units) - Backpack stationery kits, 144 pieces in 24 sets (6 units) - Unique Requirements: - All items are requested in bulk quantities for a community giveaway event - Focus on well-known OEMs for quality assurance - No recurring services or subscriptions; single purchase for event - Quotes must be submitted electronically via GVIBUY - Notable Details: - Emphasis on Crayola and Mr. Pen as preferred OEMs - Products include both branded and generic school supply kits - Procurement is governed by Title 31 Section 239(a)(4) of the Virgin Islands Code
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of various school supplies and backpacks for the Back to School Giveaway program under Weed & Seed in St. Thomas. Items include colored pencil sharpeners, Crayola crayons and colored pencils, erasers, pre-sharpened pencils, water bottles, drawstring backpacks, and school supply kits. The solicitation is an informal quotation conducted pursuant to Title 31 Section 239(a)(4) of the Virgin Islands Code. Quotes must be submitted via GVIBuy, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.