Hi all, I am in the utterly unfamiliar situation of needing to begin purchasing new instruments within the next few months. The powers that be in the anonymous "up there somewhere" of bureaucracy have approved a course fee for all music courses, with proceeds specifically targeted at piano replacement and rebuilding/maintenance. I work for a state university. Thus, all purchasing must comply with state law. IOW, it must go out to bid. It is of utmost importance to set out standards carefully, and to devise careful language to guide the selection process. (We are not constrained to accept the lowest bid, but must state clearly the criteria on the basis of which a decision will be made). So I wonder if those of you in similar circumstances, but with the advantage of actually having spent money for new piano purchases within the last 20 years or so, would be willing to share whatever language you came up with, or inherited or whatever. And suggestions from fellow inexperienced folks would be welcome as well. Thanks, Fred Sturm University Of New Mexico
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