This Invitation to Bid (IB) seeks qualified vendors to establish catalog and hourly‑rate contracts for electrical hardware, supplies, control systems, and equipment that will serve the members of the Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative. The contract term runs from 1 Mar 2027 through 28 Feb 2028 (12 months). Vendors must submit price lists, hourly rates, and required certifications (W‑9, DEI policy, felony disclosure, residency, anti‑boycott, etc.), pay a non‑refundable $50 administrative fee, and agree to a 2 % participation fee on monthly sales. Minimum sales of $5,000 per contract are required, and all bids must be accompanied by the specified attachments. The bid opens on 22 Sep 2026 and closes on 15 Dec 2026 at 10:00 AM CT.
• Scope: Catalog/price‑list for electrical hardware, supplies, control systems, equipment.
• Contract period: 03/01/2027 – 02/28/2028 (12 months).
• Mandatory attachments: W‑9, DEI policy, Edgar Vendor Certification, Form 1295, safety data sheets, etc.
• Fees: $50 admin fee (due within 48 hrs of bid close) + 2 % participation fee on sales.
• Eligibility: Must be a Texas‑resident vendor (or meet non‑resident underbidding rules), no felony, child‑support delinquency, or boycott violations.
• Minimum sales commitment: $5,000 per contract.
• Submission deadline: 15 Dec 2026 10:00 AM CT (electronic).