Is it mandatory to bid on all items on the price quotation sheet?
Bidders can provide pricing on any line items they choose, however, the District reserves the right to accept or reject bids and to make an award of this contract in the best interest of the District (see Section 10. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND NOTIFICATION).
Will the bid be awarded to a single supplier or multiple suppliers ?
Per 34. METHOD OF AWARD on Page 11, the District can award by line item or product group to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets all other requirements of the bid. The District prefers to award in large groups of products in an attempt to lower delivery costs for all parties.
Are vendors required to stock all awarded items ?
The District asks that the contractor provide the products at the requested delivery times and days of each week. Discretion on the contractor’s part must be used to determine whether that requires stocking of product. The ability to meet timelines on product ordered is a requirement of this bid.
Can a supplier participate in the bid process if they choose not to handle commodity items?
Any bidder may participate in the bid, however, it is a requirement for bidders to answer the BIDDER’S QUESTIONNAIRE on pages 21 and 22 so the District is aware of the bidder’s abilities.
Is there any way to identify which items are commodity items on your purchase quotation sheet?
Commodity items are not identified on the Product Quotation Sheet. Please answer the BIDDER’S QUESTIONNAIRE on pages 21 and 22 so the District is aware of your abilities regarding commodity items.