Elementary Backpack Kit

This contract represents the award of a $49,862.85 firm‑fixed‑price agreement to supply elementary‑school backpack kits for the Richland County School District One in South Carolina. The procurement was conducted via an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2022‑002) and was awarded to Quality Specialty Products, a New York‑based supplier. No performance dates, delivery schedules, or renewal provisions are noted in the award notice. • Scope — Provision of complete backpack kits for elementary students (no further technical detail). • Value — Approximately $50 K, exceeding the $25 K threshold that triggers Article IX protest rights. • Procurement — Full and open competition; single‑source award after competitive bidding; firm‑fixed‑price arrangement. • Contacts — Agency procurement specialist: Yolanda Cuttino (phone (803) 231‑7033). Vendor: Quality Specialty Products (address in Huntington, NY). • Timeline — Issue date June 8 2021; award posted June 23 2021; no explicit start, end, or delivery dates supplied.