Description
Bakersfield City School District is seeking vendors to supply a comprehensive list of school‑ and office‑related consumables and ancillary equipment for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. The solicitation covers over 150 distinct line items ranging from food‑service disposables, first‑aid kits, cleaning supplies, office stationery, technology accessories, sports gear, and musical‑instrument accessories. Bidders may submit offers on any subset of items; all bids are evaluated on a line‑item “lowest responsive and responsible” basis. Prices must remain firm through June 30 2027, with only limited 5 % price increases allowed upon proper notice. Physical samples are required for any proposed substitutes, and six mandatory certifications must be uploaded before bid submission. The contract term is one year, with a 30‑business‑day delivery window for each order.
• Scope includes consumable supplies for K‑12 schools (food service, medical, cleaning, office, tech, sports, music, etc.).
• Bid submission is electronic only, due April 28 2026 11:00 a.m.; questions due April 14 2026 10:00 a.m.
• Award expected May 26 2026; contract runs July 1 2026 – June 30 2027, with firm‑price requirement and limited price‑increase provisions.