(1) As used in this section, the word "sealed" does not preclude acceptance of electronically sealed and submitted bids or proposals in addition to bids or proposals manually sealed and submitted.
(2) A person seeking a contract to furnish instructional materials for use in the public schools shall submit a sealed proposal to the state board.
(3) Each proposal must:
(a) be accompanied by sample copies of the instructional materials to be reviewed; and
(b) include the wholesale price at which the publisher agrees to furnish the instructional materials to districts and schools during the approval period.