SLED Opportunity · WASHINGTON · KCDA
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KCDA seeks suppliers for writing instruments under IFB #26-039 with an estimated annual contract value of $550,000 to $650,000. Bids due by February 26, 2026, submitted electronically via PublicPurchase.com.
INVITATION FOR BIDS Bid #26-039, Writing Instruments Due February 26,2026 On or before 2:00 p.m., PST King County Directors' Association (KCDA) is a purchasing cooperative owned by the school districts of Washington State and is located in Kent, Washington. KCDA’s membership is made up of, but not restricted to, public school districts, private schools, municipalities, political subdivisions and other public agencies primarily located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. Representing over 1 million students and over 5,000 ship to locations, KCDA purchases approximately $190 million worth of products, equipment and services on behalf of the membership. KCDA is currently seeking suppliers of Writing Instruments. Total estimated value of this contract is approximately $550,000 to $650,000 annually. Each bid is to be filed electronically through www.PublicPurchase.com. All bids must be submitted before the date and time shown above and will not be accepted after that. Mailed, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. For information regarding electronic bidding, please contact Public Purchase at vendorsupport@publicpurchase.com or the Contract Specialist named below. *NOTE* Terms and Conditions HAVE changed. Bidders shall read Attachment C Special Provisions and be aware of those changes. All bids submitted will be construed to mean the bidder has read and accepted the updated terms and conditions in this IFB. Karl Durham, Contract & Procurement Specialist kdurham@kcda.org (425)251-8115 X131 Published in the Daily Journal of Commerce-Seattle and the Daily Journal of Commerce-Oregon January 21,2026 and January 28,2026
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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