ESUCC - Coop Annual Buy ESUCC-2026 - ESUCC-2026 2026
Esu Coordinating Council - NebraskaSpecial District · LaVista, NE- Due
- Jan 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2025
- Primary contact
- Jenny Ciancio
- (555) 123-4567 ext 101
The 30-second brief
ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing is requesting online bids for the Coop Annual Buy ESUCC-2026 covering ten product categories including electronics and supplies, general supplies, furniture, copier paper, maintenance-shop supplies, health and safety supplies, athletic equipment and supplies, hot lunch equipment and supplies, science equipment and supplies, and art equipment and supplies. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors to provide merchandise meeting or exceeding specifications at the lowest possible price for Nebraska schools, educational service units, and other members. Bids are due on January 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST for the electronics section and December 10, 2025, for other sections, with a question deadline of November 18, 2025. A bid bond of $2,500 is required. Awards will be determined based on lowest responsible bidder.
Price, merchandise specifications, vendor demonstrated ability
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Summary
ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing is requesting online bids for the Coop Annual Buy ESUCC-2026 covering ten product categories including electronics and supplies, general supplies, furniture, copier paper, maintenance-shop supplies, health and safety supplies, athletic equipment and supplies, hot lunch equipment and supplies, science equipment and supplies, and art equipment and supplies.
The solicitation is open to qualified vendors to provide merchandise meeting or exceeding specifications at the lowest possible price for Nebraska schools, educational service units, and other members. Bids are due on January 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST for the electronics section and December 10, 2025, for other sections, with a question deadline of November 18, 2025. A bid bond of $2,500 is required. Awards will be determined based on lowest responsible bidder.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Merchandise specifications
- Vendor demonstrated ability
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid bond
- W-9
- Product specification sheets
- Samples
- Submit to
- https://esucc.ionwave.net/VendorRegistration/RegisterStart.aspx
- Scope location
- Holdrege, NE
- Reported agency
- ESU Coordinating Council
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Esu Coordinating Council - Nebraska?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://esucc.ionwave.net/VendorRegistration/RegisterStart.aspx. For questions, contact Jenny Ciancio.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Esu Coordinating Council - Nebraska in NE, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jenny Ciancio at (555) 123-4567 ext 101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, merchandise specifications, vendor demonstrated ability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Esu Coordinating Council - Nebraska?
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What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid bond, W-9, product specification sheets, samples. Review the full document from Esu Coordinating Council - Nebraska for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Holdrege, NE. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.