2027-Annual Buy-700 Athletic Equipment and Supplies

The Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) of Nebraska is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its 2027 Annual Buy program, specifically the Athletic Equipment and Supplies category. Qualified vendors may submit sealed, electronic bids for any or all of ten product categories, with the athletic equipment line‑item being the focus of this summary. The bid process is conducted online via the ESUCC IonWave sourcing platform; vendors must be pre‑registered. Key dates include a conference‑call pre‑bid meeting (Oct 8 2026), question cutoff (Nov 18 2026), bid submission deadline (Dec 9 2026), award finalization (Jan 12 2027), and delivery deadlines extending to July 23 2027. A $2,500 bid bond is required. ESUCC will charge a 4 % administrative fee on awarded purchases and a 2 % fee on non‑awarded catalog sales. Delivery is FOB Destination tailgate; late deliveries incur 2 %‑per‑month penalties. The contract is governed by Nebraska law and may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with the possibility of multiple awards. • Competitive sealed‑bid solicitation for athletic equipment and supplies to Nebraska (and some South Dakota) schools. • Electronic submission only; $2,500 bid bond required. • Pre‑bid conference call on Oct 8 2026 (optional). • Questions due by Nov 18 2026; bid deadline Dec 9 2026 3 PM CST. • Awards finalized Jan 12 2027; deliveries through July 2027. • 4 % admin fee on awarded items; 2 % fee on catalog sales. • Late‑delivery penalties of 2 % per month. • Contract duration roughly 6 months of performance. • Open to any qualified vendor; multiple awards possible.