ESM Phys Ed Supplies

This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase of physical‑education supplies for the Colonial and Red Clay Consolidated School Districts in Delaware. The award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder for each line‑item on a catalog‑type list that includes over 600 items ranging from gym equipment, balls, and fitness accessories to instructional books and audio‑visual gear. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eSM portal by 2 PM on March 3 2026; samples are required when a vendor proposes a brand different from the one shown. The contract runs through June 30 2027 with deliveries beginning July 1 2026, and an administrative fee of 1.75 % will be assessed on all purchases. No performance or payment bonds are required, but vendors must meet insurance minimums and comply with prevailing‑wage, non‑discrimination, and supplier‑diversity requirements. • Supplies: athletic equipment, gym‑n‑play items, fitness accessories, instructional materials, and related consumables. • Procurement method: sealed electronic bid; award to lowest qualified bidder per line‑item. • Key compliance: registration on eSM, submission of required samples, adherence to insurance/bond thresholds, and fulfillment of Delaware tax‑exempt status (no tax on quotes). • Timeline: open 13 Feb 2026 → bid deadline 3 Mar 2026 → award within 60 days of opening; contract effective until 30 Jun 2027 with deliveries starting 1 Jul 2026.