Academic and Educational Goods and Services

This contract is for academic and educational goods and services, awarded to The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. (d.b.a. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher) by Richmond Public Schools. The contract is for a term of approximately five years, with a one-year consecutive option for renewal. The vendor will provide goods and services to TIPS members, and TIPS will collect administrative fees from the vendor for each sale made. The contract includes terms and conditions for pricing, payment, and indemnification. Key aspects of the contract include: • The vendor is responsible for reporting all TIPS sales to TIPS and paying administrative fees. • The vendor must ensure that all identifying vendor information and contact information is updated and current at all times. • The vendor is solely responsible for any customer claims or disputes arising out of TIPS sales or supplemental agreements. • The contract includes provisions for termination, audit rights, and confidentiality. The contract is part of the TIPS program, which allows public entities to quickly select and purchase products or services from qualified, competitively evaluated vendors through cooperative purchasing.