Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. The purpose of this bid is to establish indefinite quantity contracts, at firm educational discount, to purchase Cosmetology Supplies, Equipment and Specialty Furniture for use by Albuquerque Public Schools. The term of the bid shall be for eight (8) years from the date of award with all minimum percentage discounts to remain firm for the full term of the contract. The successful vendor(s) agrees to this condition by signing its bid. 2. AWARD: APS reserves the right to multi-award contracts as necessary for adequate delivery or service in accordance with NMSA 1978, §13-1-153. APS reserves the right to award by item, group of items, or total bids. 3. PERCENTAGE DISCOUNT: Discounts shall be submitted in the form of a minimum firm-fixed percentage discount to be deducted from the current preprinted catalog, electronic catalog, or manufacturer prices and must include all delivery, freight, unloading and/or shipping and handling costs to the ordering location unless otherwise noted on the bid. Only Manufacturer's issued price lists will be accepted. Even though catalog prices may change throughout the year, the minimum percentage discount must remain firm for the entire contract period. The awarded vendors are free to offer greater discounts for individual transactions and offer better discounts throughout the term of the bid. 4. CATALOG/PRICE LIST: Bidder must furnish, upon request, a copies of their current preprinted catalogs or price lists. If catalog is available online the bidder is not required to submit a hard copy of the price list. It is requested that the bidder submit a notification of the internet address to locate the catalog. 5. CATALOG UPDATES: The minimum discount and terms and conditions of this bid shall remain firm throughout the contract period. If, during the contract period, the successful bidder(s) issues new catalogs or price lists, such replacements shall be forwarded to APS procurement and available in real time.
