About Vendor

GBS Books
2321 W. Royal Palm Rd., Suite F
Phoenix, AZ 85021
   
Main Contact:
Troy Williams
Phone: 602-863-6000
 
Solicitation:
20B-0213 Library Books and Related Materials, eReaders, Periodicals, and Database Subscriptions - Direct Order
  
Contract Dates:
Award Date: 04/23/2020
Effective Date: 05/19/2020
Next Renewal:
Final Expiration: 05/19/2025
 
Mohave Contacts:
Procurement Specialist:
Direct Order

Contract Specialist:
Melissa Jimenez

Gift of Words, LLC. dba GBS (Gardner’s Book Service) provides:

  • Local in-store purchases at their Phoenix location
  • Titles for:
    • Early Childhood Education Books
    • Elementary Education Books
    • Secondary Education Books
    • Juvenile and Young Adult Books
    • Trade Books
    • Quality Paperbacks
    • Mass Market Paperbacks
    • Non-trade Technical Texts
    • Classroom Book Sets
  •  
    • Classroom Book Sets
    • CDs including Music
    • Dictionaries & Thesauri
    • Blu-rays & DVDs
    • Audio Books
    • Teacher Resource Guides
    • Textbooks
    • Reference Books
    • Professional Development
Excluded Items
n/a
About the Vendor

Gift of Words, LLC. dba GBS Books (Gardner’s Book Service), an Arizona, family owned and operated business since 1983, is dedicated to meeting the needs of schools and educators. We consistently provide a great selection of books and materials at quantity discount prices and deliver them with superior customer service. We are education professionals who can anticipate the needs of our teachers and schools; our business was created solely to meet those needs. As an independent bookseller, we are able to be flexible to the needs of our customers.

Our mission is to provide top tier books and resource materials, at competitive prices, via quality customer service, for the entire educational community.

Our competitive prices are consistent and our selection is enormous. We welcome purchase orders and look forward to working with you or your organization. We are a one–stop shop as we can fill your order at the lowest rate, and meet any other special need your school may have. As a family owned business, we have flexibility to customize your order and requirements. You can order your books immediately online or work with one of our specialists – it’s your choice!

As an Arizona business, we appreciate your support. Remember, buying local supports our communities.

GBS Books Pricing and Contract Documentation:

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Contract Documents:

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  • Compliance Questionnaire: A copy of the USFR Compliance Questionnaire with Mohave's response to each item. Direction is provided to confirm Mohave's response.
  • RFP Determination: A copy of the written determination prepared prior to using a request for proposals. (Only applies to JOC contracts as of 7/1/14.)
  • Bidders List and Bid Opening: Copies of the bidders list showing registered vendors receiving the solicitation notice, the bid or proposal receipt log substantiating the date and time bids or proposals were received, and the public opening record.
  • IFB or RFP: A copy of the complete IFB or RFP. Addenda, if any, are included.
  • Request for Best & Final Offer: A copy of the Request for Best & Final Offers issued for competitive sealed proposals.
  • Bid or Proposal: A copy of the bid or proposal submitted by the vendor. For proposals, the vendor's best & final offer, if any, is included in this file.
  • Award, Extensions and Amendments: Copies of the evaluation and award documents, contract extensions and contract amendments, if applicable.
  • Pricing Summary: Document indicating where to access pricing for the contract. Also includes additional pricing comparison document used during the evaluation process.
  • Due Diligence Tutorial: A step-by-step guide to assist in performing due diligence reviews of Mohave contracts.


Direct Order Contract

User Guide: User_Guide.pdf
Process Type: Direct Order
Direct User Guide: 20B-GARD-0519 User DO Guide
Website: www.gbsbooks.com
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