2027-Annual Buy-200 General Supplies

The Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) of Nebraska is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for its 2027 Annual Buy program, a competitive sealed‑bid procurement of general supplies and a range of product categories (electronics, furniture, paper, health & safety, athletic equipment, etc.) for Nebraska public schools, ESUs, and participating South Dakota members. Vendors must be pre‑registered, submit electronic bids by 9 p.m. CST on 9 Dec 2026, and may be required to post a $2,500 bid bond. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder(s) and runs for one year, with delivery obligations, net‑45 payment terms, and a 4 % administrative fee on awarded purchases (2 % on non‑awarded punch‑out catalog items). Multiple vendors can be awarded; penalties apply for late delivery. • Eligible vendors: any qualified supplier able to ship FOB Destination to schools across Nebraska (and SD members). • Bid submission: electronic only via ESUCC’s IonWave sourcing portal; hard‑copy bids are non‑responsive. • Key dates: Issue 1 Oct 2026, pre‑bid conference call 8 Oct 2026, questions due 18 Nov 2026, bid closing 9 Dec 2026, award finalization 12 Jan 2027. • Contract length: 1 year with annual renewal opportunity. • Administrative fees: 4 % on awarded items, 2 % on catalog‑only items. • Payment: Net 45 days from receipt of goods.