Description
The State of South Carolina is establishing a five‑year Statewide Term Contract (STC) for the supply of new, non‑IT educational materials to K‑12 schools across the state. Vendors will submit a fixed‑price offer expressed as a percentage discount off their catalog (manufacturer’s list) price. The contract is structured with an initial one‑year term and up to four optional one‑year renewals, with a minimum discount requirement of 15 % and an administrative services fee of 1.25 % of total purchases.
• Scope covers seven product lots – early childhood/elementary supplies, middle‑/high‑school instructional supplies, physical‑education equipment, art supplies, special‑education tools, sensory items, and classroom kits/decorations.
• Pricing must be a % discount off catalog; offers below 15 % discount are rejected. Contractor also remits a quarterly 1.25 % administrative fee.
• Delivery within 30 days of PO receipt; small orders (< $50) shipped prepaid, larger items require PO‑approved shipping charges.
• Contract period: 07 Apr 2026 – 06 Apr 2031 (5 years total), with automatic one‑year extensions unless 30‑day non‑renewal notice is given.
• Key dates: solicitation issued 18 Dec 2025, pre‑bid conference 30 Dec 2025, questions due 21 Jan 2026, offer deadline 30 Jan 2026 11:00 AM, award posted 20 Feb 2026.
• Primary contact: Procurement Officer Ollie Jackson (phone (803) 896‑6389, email [email protected]).