2026-Annual Buy-900 Art Equipment and Supplies

The Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) is seeking bids for its Annual Buy Program, which provides art equipment and supplies to Nebraska schools and other members. The program aims to offer the economic benefits of volume purchasing and reduction in administrative costs through cooperative purchasing. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the ESUCC's hosted sourcing application service. The bid award determination will be made primarily based on the lowest responsible bidder, and the awards committee reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors. Key highlights of the program include: • The Annual Buy Program has been in existence for over 55 years • ESUCC represents 17 Educational Service Units statewide, serving over 328,000 students • The program is open to public school districts, nonpublic school systems, other ESUs, and other public agencies • Bidders must comply with all applicable Nebraska and Federal laws, regulations, standards, orders, or requirements • The bid bond requirement is $2,500.00, and the administrative fee is 4% of the purchases made from the line-item bid • Payment terms are Net 45 days upon completion of the entire purchase order • The contract will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska • The ESUCC reserves the right to cancel, or suspend the use of, any agreement resulting from this IFB if the vendor files bankruptcy protection or is acquired by an independent third party