What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide K-12 instructional resources, physical educational supplies, and software. Requested digital products include cloud-based learning applications, instructional technology platforms, digital and site licenses, and software for classroom teaching, student assessment, academic intervention, and staff development. The scope also covers classroom consumables, media, and printed curriculum resources, such as special education and adaptive learning materials, library and trade books, audiobooks, and art, music, and theatre supplies. Performance of the work will take place offsite. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the buyer is currently looking for proposals. Applicants must submit all questions no later than December 02, 2026, and may submit responses digitally via email or online.
Scope of work
- Instructional resources, supplies, and software
- Category B - Science Equipment, Materials & Supplies
- Category C - Instructional Software
- Educational software programs, digital licensing, cloud-based learning applications
- Physical educational supplies, classroom consumables, printed curriculum resources
- Special Education curriculum, adaptive learning materials, sensory tools
- K-12 Library books, trade books, audiobooks
- Classroom Art Supplies, Music/Theatre Consumables
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price | Not specified |
| Quality | Not specified |
| Suitability | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Enrolled in the E-Verify program
- Necessary facilities, ability, insurance, and financial resources
- Hamilton County Business License (if applicable)
Documents to include with your response
- Form 1: Solicitation Response & Bid/Proposal Form
- Form 4: Drug-Free Workplace Requirements & Affidavit (encouraged)
- Form 5: Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Form 6: Iran Divestment Act & No Boycott of Israel Certification
- Form 7: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension
- Form 10: Funding Notice & Provisions
- Form 11: Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Form 12: Immigration Law Affidavit Certification
- Complete descriptions, catalog cuts, or illustrations
- Certificate of Insurance
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit an original bid, one copy, and one USB Flash Drive in one sealed envelope to 3074 Claude Ramsey Parkway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421. Envelope must list Bid Number/Name, closing date and time, and company name. E-mail or facsimile unacceptable.
