2026-008 - Career & Technical Education and Supplemental Instructional Supplies and Equipment Bid

It is the intention of the Big Spring Independent School District to purchase supplies and equipment to be used by the District in the instructional programs at our various campuses for the contract period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028. Generally, all bidders properly completing and returning the "Bidder's Information" sheet, the "Bid Forms" and the “EDGAR Certifications” will be placed on the District's "Approved Career & Technical Education and Supplemental Instructional Supply Vendors" list. During the contract period, the District's instructional personnel will use the list for their purchasing needs, or they may use the list for taking price quotes, but they must follow established District purchasing procedures concerning all orders. The quantities and types of materials ordered will be determined at the time of the order. There is NO guaranteed annual volume to any bidder; the amount or volume ordered during the contract period shall be determined by the District's actual needs. The District reserves the right to continue to purchase some of the supplies and equipment through a separate bid.

Commodity Codes

• Commodity Codes: NIGP 050 Art Equipment And Supplies NIGP 075 Automotive Shop And Related Equipment And Supplies NIGP 240 Cutlery, Cookware, Dishes, Glassware, Silverware, Utensils, And Supplies NIGP 04521 Cooking and Food Preparation Utensils, All Types, Household NIGP 04522 Cookware and Bakeware, Household (Not Otherwise Classified) NIGP 05040 Drawing and Painting Supplies: Brushes, Canvas, Chalk, Colors (Acrylic, Oil, Water, etc.), Crayons, Palettes, Paper and Pads, Staples, etc. NIGP 07589 Training Aids and Instructional Equipment and Supplies, Automotive NIGP 12044 Hardware, Fittings, Parts, and Supplies, Boat, Except Spark Plugs NIGP 23235 Floral Supplies: Artificial Flowers, Floral Tape, etc. NIGP 20798 (CTE) Business Equipment < $750 NIGP 20799 (CTE) Health Science Equipment > $750 & < $5000 NIGP 20898 (CTE) Education & Training Instructional Supplies/Materials NIGP 71519 Career Technology Education, Hospitality & Tourism Instructional Supplies/Materials

Events & Timeline

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Attachments

• Career___Tech_Cover_Letter_2026-28.docx
• Career___Tech_Bid_Packet_2026-28_with_Edgar.docx