RFB-6920 - PURCHASE OF VARIOUS SCIENCE SUPPLIES

Intent:
The Yonkers Public Schools (the “District”) wishes to purchase various science supplies to be delivered to multiple locations throughout the District.  The District is seeking immediate delivery of all items.  Awarded vendor(s) will receive one purchase order per location.

Bidding Instructions:
This bid is broken down into eight (8) groups.  Each group will result in a separate award.  Awarded vendors must be able to provide all items in each group and must submit a bid on all items in each group.

If bidding an “or equal,” vendor must supply the manufacturer name and part number of the item being bid in the correct column for each item.  Vendor must supply technical data sheets and material safety data sheets for all or equal items.  All “or equal” items are subject to review by the District.  Final determination of product compliance will be made by the District. 

Special Instructions

• Group 2:
  • All items in this group must contain an expiration date of at least one year from the delivery date.
  • All vendors will be required to submit both technical data sheets and material safety data sheets for all items in this group.  Failure to provide these items may render your bid for this group as non-responsive.
• Group 3:
  • Due to the nature of these items, awarded vendor must be able to guarantee to the District no later than May 1, 2023.
  • All items in this group must contain an expiration date of at least one year from the delivery date.
  • All vendors will be required to submit both technical data sheets and material safety data sheets for all items in this group.  Failure to provide these items may render your bid for this group as non-responsive.
• Group 5
  • All items in this group must contain an expiration date of at least one year from the delivery date.
  • All vendors will be required to submit both technical data sheets and material safety data sheets for all items in this group.  Failure to provide these items may render your bid for this group as non-responsive.

• Awarded vendor(s) must arrange all deliveries with the receiving school(s) at least 48 hours prior to arrival.  If deliveries are scheduled more than 48 hours in advance, awarded vendor(s) are to call 48 hours prior to delivery to confirm.
• Each purchase order issued for these items will contain contact information for the person at each location responsible for accepting the delivery.