26/27-065 - NB Musical Instrument Service-Supplemental

Nassau BOCES is issuing an Invitation to Bid for a supplemental musical‑instrument service contract covering a wide range of piano and keyboard brands. Vendors must submit a single discount percentage off each manufacturer’s published list price, provide manufacturer certifications, and agree to handle unpacking, set‑up, play‑testing, delivery to school districts, and honor existing warranties. The contract requires vendors to carry the insurance and indemnification agreements specified in Appendix A, and all pricing must be valid for the full fiscal year after award. No additional shipping, handling, or set‑up charges are permitted; all costs must be bundled into the discount figure. The bid includes numerous instrument lines (Boston, Buffet, Essex, Steinway, Yamaha, etc.) and vendors may elect to bid on any subset. • Type: ITB (Invitation to Bid) – “Invitation for Bid” classification. • Issue date 10/27/2026; submission deadline 11/19/2026 (12 PM ET). • Primary contact: Lisa Schwartz, Buyer/Deputy Purchasing Agent (phone (516) 396‑2231, email [email protected]). • Required deliverables: discount pricing, manufacturer certification, insurance/indemnity agreement, unpack‑test‑deliver service included. • Service scope: unpack, set‑up, play‑test, deliver instruments to multiple school districts; warranty adherence; no extra fees. • Mandatory compliance: non‑collusion, Iran divestment, sexual‑harassment certifications. • Attachments: bid PDF, Participant Insurance & Indemnification Agreement, Addendum #1 (additional instrument lines).