Science Educational Materials, Laboratory - Bid 26PSX0128 - CT IFB 2026

Bid #26PSX0128. State of CT - DAS Procurement, Connecticut. The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids for science educational materials, laboratory supplies, and instructional equipment. This is an Invitation. Due Aug 3 (4 weeks left).

What this bid is about

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids for science educational materials, laboratory supplies, and instructional equipment. This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with an estimated total value of $257,000.00. Bids must be submitted electronically through the CTsource system by August 3, 2026. Vendors must be authorized to sign contracts and comply with accessibility requirements.

About this solicitation

Science educational materials, laboratory supplies, instructional resources, and related instructional equipment.

Bid documents

The agency published this document with the solicitation:

  • solicitation_document.pdf

Bid summary

State of CT - DAS Procurement issued this furniture and equipment opportunity in Connecticut, referenced as solicitation number 26PSX0128. It was published on July 8, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. The estimated contract value is approximately $257,000.

Public procurement context

State of CT - DAS Procurement in Connecticut is using this solicitation to procure furniture work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a furniture solicitation in Connecticut are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Connecticut so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for State of CT - DAS Procurement's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the August 3, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with State of CT - DAS Procurement should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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