Art Supplies

The State of Delaware is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive catalog of art‑and‑craft supplies for use by all state agencies, school districts, municipalities, volunteer fire companies and any other entity that receives state funds. The contract covers a wide range of product categories—including drawing, painting, paper products, crafts, modeling, printing supplies, and storage/safety items—subject to ASTM D‑4236 labeling, non‑toxic/washable standards, and ADA‑compliant options where requested. Vendors must supply items FOB Destination with freight prepaid, provide 48‑hour routine‑order shipping, and support online order‑status tracking. The award will be a mandatory‑use, multiple‑source contract with an initial two‑year period (1 Mar 2026 – 29 Feb 2028) and up to three one‑year extensions. Evaluation will be based 40 % on pricing, 35 % on product offerings, 15 % on customer service/order fulfillment, and 10 % on references. Required submissions include a detailed pricing sheet, vendor qualification forms (non‑collusion, insurance, financial statements, references, diversity reporting, etc.), and an electronic product catalog. No pre‑bid meeting is required, but written questions must be submitted by 12 Jan 2026 and all proposal materials uploaded to the Bonfire portal by 29 Jan 2026 3:00 PM. • Supply a broad catalog of K‑12, higher‑education, correctional, and other government‑facility art supplies. • Must meet ASTM D‑4236 labeling, non‑toxic/washable, fragrance‑free/hypoallergenic on request. • FOB Destination, freight‑prepaid; 48‑hour routine‑order shipping; 30‑day (90‑day summer) return window. • Mandatory‑use contract for all covered agencies; multiple‑source award possible. • Initial term 2 years (Mar 2026‑Feb 2028) with up to three 1‑year extensions and optional 3‑month month‑to‑month extension. • Evaluation: 40 % price, 35 % product breadth/quality, 15 % service, 10 % references. • Required documentation: pricing sheet, non‑collusion statement, insurance certificates, financials, references, diversity reporting, electronic catalog upload, etc.