David West
Director
Department of Stores and Purchasing
we s t d @ bcsd.com
BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
EDUCATION CENTER, 1300 BAKER STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93305-4326
(661) 631-4712
FAX: (661) 861-9907
Addendum No. One (1)
To
BCSD Bid #26-01-01,
Summer STEAM Academy Supplies
Bid Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 11:00 A.M.
Issued by:
Department of Stores and Purchasing
David West, Director
Bakersfield City School District
January 27, 2026
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Questions and Answers:
1. Question: Is that an item number for the Lummi Sticks or is that just an example
item?
Answer: The name listed is an example. Please provide your best sourced item
that meets the specifications listed on that line item.
2. Question: Are the Zip baggies required to be a branded item?
Answer: No, the baggies do not need to be a specific brand name.
3. Question: Kinder has both wiggly eyes and eye stickers. Is this a duplicate item?
Answer: No, this is not a duplicate. These are two separate items. One are
googly eyes and the other are flat wiggle eye stickers.
4. Question: Must a vendor be able to supply all line items to be considered
responsive?
Answer: All items must be bid in order to be considered.
5. Question: Will the District only make a single award or are multiple awards
possible?
Answer: All items will be awarded to one vendor.
6. Question: Is this the same bid as the Summer Camp Materials Bid #24-12-01?
Answer: The Summer Steam Academies Bid has replaced the Summer Camp
Materials bid.
7. Question: Can you provide what is currently being provided for item “Permanent
Markers – Assorted Colors – Broad Tip – 4colors/box”?
Answer: There is not a current bid out for the Summer Steam Academies.
However, in past summer supply bids we accepted permanent markers with a chisel
tip.
Clarification:
1. After testing, the following samples were submitted and are acceptable:
a. Creativity Street Short Colored Quills, 3 to 5 inches, Assorted Colors, ½ Ounce Bag (Line #35 –
Kinder) **Item must meet 100 quills minimum
b. Bag – Ziploc Slider Storage Bag – 1 Gal – 68/box (All Gen Ed grade levels)
c. Paper Const. Prang Asst 9x12 in – 500 sheets (All Gen Ed grade levels)
d. Cup Cold 10oz GJ58232 – 25/pack (Line #34 – 7&8; Line #34 – Middle ESY)
e. Paper Easel Post It 25x30 – Unruled – White – 2 pack (Line #30 – Kinder; Line #30 – Elem. ESY)
f. Glue Stick 0.27in Mini Pack of 100 (Line #21 – Elem. ESY)
g. Marker School Smart Permanent Assort. – 8/pack (Line #31 – Kinder; Line #31 – Elem. ESY)
h. Instrument Music Rhythm Stick Rounders – 12in Long – 24/set (Line #33 – 7&8; Line #32 –
Middle ESY)
i. Sheet Protector Top Load – Clear – School Smart – 200/pack (Line #34 – Kinder; Line #34 –
Elem. ESY)
j. Tissue Spectra – 20x30 – Standard Colors – 20/pack (Line #36 – Kinder; Line 36 – Elem. ESY)
k. Chenille Stems – 12” Jumbo Striped Stems – 100/pack (Line #27 – Elem. ESY)
2. After testing, the following samples were submitted and ARE NOT acceptable:
a. Tissue Facial – School Smart – 2 PLY – 100 count (All Kits)
**Please use a product comparable to Kleenex Mfg #21606
b. Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 4.
**Broad/chisel tip required.
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