2027-Annual Buy-300 Furniture

The Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) of Nebraska is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its 2027 Annual Buy program, specifically the Furniture category (2027‑Annual Buy‑300). The competitive sealed‑bid process is conducted online via the ESUCC IonWave sourcing platform. Qualified vendors may submit electronic bids for any or all of the ten product categories offered (e.g., furniture, electronics, general supplies). Bids are due 9 p.m. CST on 9 Dec 2026; a pre‑bid conference call was held on 8 Oct 2026. The contract will be awarded by 12 Jan 2027, with delivery schedules extending through mid‑2027. ESUCC will charge a 4 % administrative fee on awarded line‑item sales and a 2 % fee on punch‑out catalog sales. Vendors must provide a $2,500 bid bond and comply with extensive federal, state, and procurement regulations. • Competitive sealed‑bid, electronic submission only • Open to vendors serving Nebraska (and participating South Dakota) public schools and agencies • Ten product categories; vendors may bid on any subset • Award to lowest responsible bidder; multiple awards possible • Delivery FOB Destination tailgate; Net 45 payment terms • Administrative fees: 4 % on awarded items, 2 % on catalog sales • Bid bond: $2,500 (cash, certified check, or surety) • Key dates: Issue 10/01/2026, Pre‑bid call 10/08/2026, Questions 11/18/2026, Bid close 12/09/2026, Awards 01/12/2027, First delivery 02/02/2027.