Health Supplies

Newark Board of Education is seeking a vendor to supply a broad range of health‑care consumables for its 71 public‑school sites over a two‑year period. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing required to be firm, all‑inclusive, and FOB Destination. Supplies must be latex‑free, have a minimum two‑year shelf life, and be delivered within ten days of order placement. Vendors may offer brand‑name items or “equal” alternatives, but must provide side‑by‑side comparisons and samples when requested. The District may place orders up to 20 % beyond the estimated quantities without a new agreement, and offers a 10 % price reduction for self‑pickup or vendor‑delivered items. No bid bond or performance bond is required, and the award process allows for multiple vendors if desired. • Provide latex‑free health‑care consumables (no aerosols, eye‑wash, medications, etc.) for 71 school locations. • Deliver FOB Destination within 10 days; self‑delivery earns a 10 % price discount. • Pricing must be firm for the full contract term; optional prompt‑payment discount does not affect evaluation. • Vendor must comply with U.S. manufacturing preference, warranty, labeling, and background‑check requirements.