This Invitation to Bid seeks qualified vendors to establish “catalog” contracts supplying books, periodicals, media, supplies, and related systems for libraries within the Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative region. The contract will be effective from March 1 2027 through February 28 2028 and requires vendors to submit detailed price catalogs, discount structures, and compliance certifications. An administrative fee of $50 is required, and a 2 % participation fee applies to all sales made under the contract. Vendors must provide various certifications (DEI, felony disclosure, residency, anti‑boycott, etc.) and agree to monthly sales reporting. The award will be based on catalog completeness, pricing, and compliance with the cooperative’s terms.
• Catalog of library books, periodicals, media, and supplies with discount percentages
• Contract period: 12 months (3/1/27 – 2/28/28)
• $50 non‑refundable administrative fee (paid within 48 hrs of bid close)
• 2 % participation fee on all sales to cooperative members
• Mandatory certifications (DEI, felony, residency, anti‑boycott, etc.)
• Monthly sales reporting required; minimum $5,000 sales per contract
• Submission deadline: 01/28/2027 10:00 AM CT
• Contact: Sherri Fitzpatrick, Purchasing, (361) 561‑8481,
[email protected]