Bids to provide 'Pens and Markers - Warehouse' were received from eleven vendors on February 1, 2007.  The bids of National Art and School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, Smith Office and Computer Supply, and Standard Stationery Supply Company were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for theses purchases are contained in the operating budgets allocated to the schools and departments.

That the bids of National Art and School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, Smith Office and Computer Supply, and Standard Stationery Supply Company, to provide 'Pens and Markers - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

$125,000.00 - Operating