This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Elgin, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Attached, you will find specifications for a bid on: U-46 CLASSROOM FURNITURE AND MATERIALS. Questions regarding this bid must be submitted via the electronic bidding portal on or before May 29, 2023 at 12:00PM CST. District administration will issue corresponding responses by May 31, 2023 at 12:00PM CST. Please note that questions will not be answered in any other format. Where trade names, models, or catalog numbers are specified, it shall be understood as indicating the minimum of design and quality desired. The description herein is given for the sole purpose of providing a suitable basis for comparison and not limiting competition. However, if items other than those specified are substituted, the bidder shall so state in their bid, giving the name of the manufacturer, model, or catalog number, etc., and submit literature thereon to aid the owner in evaluating the submitted item(s). It will be assumed that if no changes are indicated, items will be furnished as specified. Bids may be awarded on an item basis at the sole discretion of the District. Successful bidder(s) must ensure that all shipments include itemized packing lists. Successful bidder(s) are required to box and/or palletize all items by building. All shipments must include the U-46 PO# on the packing list and the shipping label. Contact information for the U-46 end user (Pam Maxey) must be included on the packing list. Bidders should include any overhead charges in the unit cost of each product and specify any additional packing and/or shipping and receiving costs in the designated column. Bid submissions must reflect the total price. 10. Successful bidder must submit separate invoice for each purchase order. Information on that invoice shall cover only that one purchase order. 11. All items must be shipped to the U-46 Distribution Center, 1474 Sheldon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120. 12. The Board of Education reserves the right to return any merchandise that does not comply with the specifications and conditions at the supplier's expense. 13. The Board of Education reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities shown on the bid. 14. The Board of Education, in determining the responsibility of any bidder, may take into account other factors in addition to financial responsibility, such as past records of transactions with the bidder, experience, adequacy of equipment, ability to complete performance within necessary time limits, and other pertinent considerations such as, but not limited to, reliability, reputation, competence, skills, efficiency, facilities, resources and location of the bidder as related to prompt reply to service needs, parts pickup, and ease of communications. The bidder shall, if and upon the district's request, supply such information as current auditor's financial statement, insurance certification and any other necessary information to allow U-46 to determine the bidder's qualifications and responsibility. 15. The District reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel a bid, accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof, or to accept an alternate offer. The District reserves the right to waive any minor informality defect in any bid. Unless otherwise specified, the District will award a bid or reject a bid within 60 days. The District may seek clarification from any Bidder at any time and failure to respond promptly is cause for rejection. Services that allow for contract extensions must be mutually agreed upon by both the District and the vendor. Such extensions may be subject to increases not to exceed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based on the most recent tax levy. Please use the "Bid Forms" attached on the Bonfire website ONLY. NO BID PROPOSAL WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY BIDDER IN ANY OTHER FORMAT. Reminder - Double Check for enclosures and signatures. All forms must be filled in complete and signed when responding back to this Bid. Be advised all documents submitted for this bid will be of public record. Intent to Bid Due Date: Jun 5th 2023, 12:00 PM CDT