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Looking for the right partner to meet the unique issues of this year’s purchasing cycle? Look no further than your purchasing cooperative contract with School Specialty. We deliver the best overall value on all your needs from supplies to furniture. As you save, you also add to your future annual rebate — bid contracts can’t give you that. And you get it all through a legal contractual vehicle. 

Partnership of Excellence Bronze Award

 

The Bronze Partnership Excellence Award is a testament to the commendable dedication of our valued suppliers. This esteemed medallion is presented to those who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to our partnership.

 

 

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

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

Response Evaluation

Solicitation Process

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

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

Executive Summary

Master Agreement Documents

Response Evaluation

Solicitation Process