The Aiken County Public School District is seeking bids for Educational Supplies in accordance with the specifications provided. The contract will be for a one-year period, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The contractor will be responsible for providing educational supplies, including art materials, office supplies, and other related items. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those related to wages, hours, and conditions of employment. Some key points to note: • The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for an approved brand at the lowest net price. • The contractor must provide a signed cover page and submit all other information and documents requested in the solicitation. • The contractor must comply with the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • The contractor must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. • The contractor must provide a certificate of independent price determination, certifying that the prices in the offer have been arrived at independently and without consultation with other offerors or competitors.