PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on behalf of 152 education entities & three education service centers in the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are solicited for the following: come togethere togeth ALL LL GUY om g hogether ALLGUYS e er ALL GUY WhereWherher L GUYS re Visit www.squirt.org today to join the action Bid Category - Bid Submission/Time Central Catering -Jan 18, 2022/1:30 PM Health Supplies -Jan 20, 2022/1:30 PM Athletic Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies -Jan 25, 2022/1:30 PM Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies -Jan 27, 2022/1:30 PM Building Maintenance & Safety Supplies -Feb 10, 2022/1:30 PM Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies -Mar 29, 2022/1:30 PM Snacks, Beverages, Ala’ Carte, & Produce -Mar 29, 2022/1:30 PM Athletic Equipment & Supplies -Mar 31, 2022/1:30 PM General Office Supplies & Furniture -Apr 14, 2022/1:30 PM Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice Closes-May 11, 2022/10:00 AM Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice Opens-May 13, 2022/10:00 AM Food Service – Closes May 11, 2022/10:00 AM Food Service – Opens May 13, 2022/10:00 AM Classroom Calculators -Closes May 11, 2022/10:00 AM Classroom Calculators -Opens May 13, 2022/10:00 AM Copy Paper -Closes May 11, 2022/10:00 AM Copy Paper -Opens May 13, 2022/10:00 AM Custodial Supplies -May 24, 2022/1:30 PM Classroom Furniture & Supplies -May 26, 2022/1:30 PM Musical Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies -May 31, 2022/1:30 PM Electrical Supplies -June 2, 2022/1:30 PM Plumbing Supplies -June 2, 2022/1:30 PM Construction, Building & Supplies -June 9, 2022/1:30 PM Library Books & Supplies -June 9, 2022/1:30 PM Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies -July 19, 2022/1:30 PM Computer Hardware & Supplies -July 21, 2022/1:30 PM Network Systems & Supplies -July 26, 2022/1:30 PM Uniforms: Athletic, Band, Performance, Institutional & Supplies - July 28, 2022/1:30 PM Printing & Printing Supplies -Aug 2, 2022/1:30 PM Vocational Equipment & Supplies -Aug 4, 2022/1:30 PM Contracted Services -Aug 9, 2022/1:30 PM Educational Activities & Supplies -Aug 11, 2022/1:30 PM Paint & Painting Supplies -Sep 20, 2022/1:30 PM Copy Machines -Sep 22, 2022/1:30 PM Vehicles: All Types; New/Pre-owned; Buy/Lease -Sep 27, 2022/1:30 PM Special Education & Supplies -Oct 11, 2022/1:30 PM Grounds/Athletic Fields Maintenance, Equipment & Supplies -Oct 13, 2022/1:30 PM Computer Software & Supplies -Nov 29, 2022/1:30 PM Science Supplies -Nov 29, 2022/1:30 PM Physical Education/Recreational Sports, Equipment & Supplies -Dec 1, 2022/1:30 PM Transportation Maintenance & Supplies -Dec 6, 2022/1:30 PM Instructional Catalog - Dec 8, 2022/1:30 PM Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing - Closes Nov 29, 2022/10:00 AM Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing -Opens Dec 1, 2022/10:00 AM Supplemental Food Services -Closes Nov 29, 2022/10:00 AM Supplemental Food Services -Opens Dec 1, 2022/10:00 AM Bid specifications may be accessed at: https://purchasing.esc7.net, phone (903) 988-6859 or e-mail [email protected]. Hardcopy bids will be opened at the ESC on each opening date and time. Cooperative bids may be awarded to multiple respon- dents. Factors which must be considered by the Cooperative in making the award of bids include discounts/pricing offered, compliance with terms, net terms provided, free shipping, exclusions of bid, and purchase orders accepted. Electronic bids will be opened online at the ESC on each opening date and time. Region 7 reserves the right to make final decisions as to the best interest of the Cooperative and its members. 23 dallasobserver.com CLASSIFIED | MUSIC | DISH | CULTURE | UNFAIR PARK | CONTENTS DALLAS OBSERVER FEBRUARY 3–9, 2022