2027-Annual Buy-500 Maintenance-Shop Supplies

The Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) of Nebraska is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its 2027 Annual Buy program, specifically the Maintenance‑Shop Supplies category (Bid Number 2027‑Annual Buy‑500). The IFB is a competitive sealed‑bid procurement open to qualified vendors who can supply a wide range of maintenance‑shop items to Nebraska public schools, ESUs, and affiliated agencies (including participating South Dakota schools). Vendors must register on the ESUCC IonWave sourcing portal, submit electronic bids by 3 PM CST on 9 Dec 2026, and may be awarded on a “lowest‑responsible‑bidder” basis. A 4 % administrative fee applies to awarded sales; a 2 % fee applies to catalog‑punch‑out sales. A $2,500 bid bond is required. Delivery is FOB Destination tailgate; payments are Net 45. The contract runs for the calendar year with multiple delivery deadlines (first delivery early February 2027, final delivery by late July 2027). • Open to any vendor capable of supplying maintenance‑shop consumables and equipment. • Electronic submission only; hard‑copy bids are disqualified. • Mandatory registration on ESUCC’s procurement portal. • Bid bond of $2,500 required. • Administrative fees of 4 % (awarded items) and 2 % (punch‑out catalog items). • Delivery schedule spreads from Feb 2027 to Sep 2027 with penalties for late delivery. • Award expected 12 Jan 2027; contract duration roughly 12 months.