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Available through the cooperative contract with OMNIA Partners, School Specialty offers educational furniture and supplies to participating agencies.
School Specialty Contract Documentation
U.S. Communities, National IPA, & NCPA are wholly-owned subsidiaries of OMNIA Partners, dba OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All public sector participants already registered with National IPA, U.S. Communities, or NCPA continue to have access to all contracts, with certain exceptions, in the portfolio and do not need to re-register to use a legacy National IPA, legacy U.S. Communities, legacy NCPA, or new OMNIA Partners contract. U.S. Communities, National IPA, and NCPA remain separate legal entities and lead agency contracts completed under each brand are effective and available for use through the contract’s approved term. In the event we believe re-registration is necessary for any reason, OMNIA Partners will let you know.
Furniture, Installation, and Related Services
Region 4 ESC - TX
Contract Number: R240115
Initial Term: December 17, 2024 through December 31, 2027
Renewal Options: Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through December 31, 2029
Executive Summary
Master Agreement Documents
Response Evaluation
Solicitation Process
- Original RFP Document
- Proof of Publication
- RFP Opening Document
- RFP Questions and Answers
- RFP Receipt List
Previous Contract
Athletic, Physical Education Supplies, and Team Uniforms
Region 4 ESC - TX
Contract Number: R201105
Initial Term: January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023
Renewal Options: Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through September 30, 2025
RENEWED THROUGH September 30, 2025
Executive Summary
Master Agreement Documents
- Official Signed Contract
- Contract Award Documents
- Contract Award Letter
- Notice of Material Change to the Vendor Contract - 06.23.2021
- Contract Renewal 1
- Contract Renewal 2
- Contract Update 1
- Contract Update 2
- Contract Update 3
- Contract Update 4
- Contract Update 5
Response Evaluation
Solicitation Process
- Original RFP Document
- RFP Addendum 1
- RFP Addendum 2
- RFP Addendum 3
- RFP Addendum 4
- RFP Addendum 5
- RFP Questions & Answers
- Proof of Publication
- RFP Request List
- Historically Underutilized Business Outreach
- RFP Opening Documents
Previous Contract
Educational School Supplies, Instructional Solutions, and Related Products
Region 4 ESC - TX
Contract Number: R230305
Initial Term: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
Renewal Options: Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through December 31, 2028
Executive Summary
Master Agreement Documents
Response Evaluation
Solicitation Process
- Original RFP Document
- RFP Addendum 1
- RFP Questions and Answers
- Proof of Publication
- RFP Request List
- Historically Underutilized Business Outreach
- RFP Opening Document
Previous Contract Documents
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Anatomy Instructional Supplies (Supplemental)
Region 4 ESC - TX
Contract Number: R241002
Initial Term: November 1st, 2024, through October 31st, 2027
Renewal Options: Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through October 31st, 2029
Executive Summary
Master Agreement Documents
Response Evaluation
Solicitation Process
Weapons and Threat Detection Equipment, Services, and Other Solutions
Region 4 ESC - TX
Contract Number: R250205
Initial Term: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028
Renewal Options: Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through March 31, 2030
The anticipated full term of the contract is five (5) years. The Successful Offeror(s) shall have the right to enter local “service” agreements with Participating Public Agencies accessing the contract through OMNIA Partners, so long as the effective date of such agreement is prior to the expiration of the Contract. All local agreements may have a full potential term (any combination of initial and renewal periods) not to exceed five years. Any local agreements, project agreements, or maintenance agreements executed against resulting Master Agreement(s) during the effective term may survive beyond the expiration of the Master Agreement as established and agreed to by the Successful Offeror(s) and Participating Public Agencies.
Executive Summary
Master Agreement Documents
Response Evaluation
Solicitation Process
Athletic, Physical Education Supplies, and Team Uniforms
Region 4 ESC - TX
Contract Number: R250105
Initial Term: June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2028
Renewal Options: Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through May 31, 2030