Bids to provide 'Art Supplies-Warehouse' were received from nine vendors on November 8, 2017. The bids of Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., Nasco, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, School Specialty, Inc., and Standard Stationery Supply Co., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budgets of the schools.

That the bids of Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., Nasco, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, School Specialty, Inc., and Standard Stationery School Supply Co., for 'Art Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, be approved as presented