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Invitation for Bid (IFB) B26124

Commercial Mowers IFB ISSUANCE DATE: April 17, 2026

PURCHASING CONTACT: Stephanie Runge, 770-426-3524 stephanie.runge@cobbk12.org

IMPORTANT DATES

EVENTS DATES

IFB issued and posted to the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal https://cobbk12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities April 17, 2026 @ 3:00pm ET Deadline for written questions submitted through the Euna Procurement Portal April 23, 2026 @ 10:00am ET

Responses to questions posted on the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal April 27, 2026 Deadline for bid responses submitted to the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal May 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm ET

Evaluation May 2026

Award May 2026 mailto:stephanie.runge@cobbk12.org https://cobbk12.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

BOARD OF EDUCATION Randy Scamihorn, Chair • David Chastain, Vice Chair

Becky Sayler • Leroy Tre’ Hutchins • John Cristadoro • Nichelle Davis • Brad Wheeler

SUPERINTENDENT Chris Ragsdale

514 Glover Street Marietta, GA 30060 Telephone: (770) 426-3300 www.cobbk12.org One Team, One Goal: Student Success

April 17, 2026

TO ALL VENDORS:

Cobb County School District (CCSD) invites bids for furnishing goods and/or services required for “Invitation for Bid (IFB) B26102, Commercial Mowers” as described in this document.

The CCSD Procurement Services Department General Terms and Conditions are hereby acknowledged, understood, and agreed to by the parties and are hereby fully incorporated into the solicitation document and the resulting contract. Refer to the CCSD Procurement Services website for the complete General Terms and Conditions. Go to www.cobbk12.org. From this screen, select “Menu”, select “Departments”, choose “Procurement Services” and find the link to “General Terms and Conditions” located in the center of the page.

Vendors are instructed to carefully read all terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements in this IFB. Vendors are required to complete and return all forms in their entirety. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. Only questions received prior to April 23, 2026 @ 10:00am ET and submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal shall be considered. Answers will be posted to the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal by March 27, 2026.

All bid responses must be submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. Bids not submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal will not be considered.

The bid close date will be on May 1, 2026 at 3:00pm ET and a public opening will be held at the CCSD Procurement Services Department, 6975 Cobb International Blvd., Bid Room. Kennesaw, GA 30152. Please allow ample time to complete the submission through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. The portal does not allow late submissions.

CCSD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities or informalities.

Your interest and participation in the CCSD solicitation process is appreciated.

Sincerely, Barbara Bates, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Director of Procurement Services

IFB B26124, Commercial Mowers

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MARIETTA, GEORGIA

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page #(s)

Submission Requirements 4-5

Special Terms and Conditions 6-10

Conflict of Interest 11

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.0 COMMUNICATIONS WITH CCSD STAFF

1.1 All communications concerning this IFB must be submitted in writing through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. Only written responses distributed by the Procurement Services Department will be binding upon the CCSD. The Procurement Services Department, at its discretion, may call upon user departments for clarification in their area of expertise.

1.2 From the issue date of this IFB until the completion of the entire solicitation process and announcement of award notification, all vendor communication must be authorized by the Procurement Services Department including, but not limited to, communications with school system employees and/or contracted agents related to this IFB. Violation of this provision may result in the rejection of the vendor’s response.

1.3 It is the vendor’s responsibility to check the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal for any addenda, responses to vendor questions, or other communications that may be issued or released during the solicitation period. Following receipt of vendor responses to a solicitation, it is the vendor’s responsibility to be available via email and phone and to check the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal during the review process in the event clarification or additional information is required. If clarification or additional information is requested, the responsibility rests on the vendor to ensure that CCSD receives the requested information before the deadline(s) indicated.

2.0 SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES

2.1 Responses must be on the forms furnished within the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal for this IFB and completed in their entirety.

2.2 Vendors are instructed to read all terms, conditions, and specifications as outlined in the IFB carefully. Responses must be either typed or written in ink. Any correction made within the IFB submission (white-out or strikethrough) must be initialed by an authorized representative of the company submitting the bid or the bid may be rejected by CCSD.

2.3 All responses submitted become the property of the CCSD and are subject to applicable open records policies and laws.

2.4 Responses are to be submitted no later than the date and time outlined in this IFB.

Bids and supporting documentation must be submitted through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. CCSD is not responsible for the failure of the vendor’s computer hardware, software, or other communications systems or devices.

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2.5 CCSD reserves the right to declare the response non-responsive and to take such remedial action as it deems necessary or appropriate. Such remedial action includes but is not limited to, suspending the vendor from participating in future CCSD solicitations.

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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Special Terms and Conditions are customized specifically to this solicitation. Taking exception(s) to these terms and conditions or submitting conflicting language may be cause for rejection of the vendor’s response.

Should these Special Terms and Conditions conflict with the General Terms and Conditions, the Special Terms and Conditions shall control.

1.0 PURPOSE – The Cobb County School District (CCSD) is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of a variety of commercial stand-on mowers for the District’s Maintenance Services, Grounds Department. Expenditures during the term of this contract are estimated to be approximately $100,000.

1.1 OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE. Supervision of and monitoring the performance of the contract will be performed by CCSD’s representative Robert Straub, Maintenance Supervisor or his designee.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Brand/model specifications for equipment are listed on the Bid Form. The brand and model numbers listed for each piece of equipment are the only brand and models that will be considered, no equivalent brand/models will be considered.

2.2 CCSD used available resources in an attempt to ensure that all specifications and model numbers are correct. Vendors must indicate on the Bid Form, new model numbers that have been replaced/discontinued by the manufacturer. If a specific model/product number has changed or been discontinued, replacement models must meet or exceed the minimum specifications of the model listed. Technical specification sheets and literature must be provided with bid response to enable CCSD to reach a determination as to the item’s acceptability. CCSD has final approval for all replacement models submitted.

2.3 Only bids for new equipment and accessories will be accepted. No refurbished equipment/accessories will be accepted.

2.4 Bid pricing must include all delivery and set-up charges. At the time of delivery, all items must be uncrated/unboxed, set up and operational. Deliveries shall be made to the CCSD Maintenance Grounds Department, 560 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060. No extra fees or surcharges, including fuel, will be allowed with this contract.

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3.0 SAFETY

3.1 Vendor(s) are to provide Safety and Operational Training to CCSD staff at no additional charge. Include training details on Bid Form.

3.2 Vendor(s) must provide at time of delivery, at least one detailed operation and care manual for each model purchased.

4.0 WARRANTY

4.1 Standard manufacturer’s warranty must apply. Include manufacturer’s warranty information on the Bid Form.

4.2 In the event that warranted repairs are required, the vendor(s) must perform all equipment repairs using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts.

4.3 The vendor(s) shall be responsible for transporting equipment to and from the servicing warranty location at no additional cost to CCSD.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The vendor acknowledges and agrees that any business license, professional license, and registration shall remain current for the duration of any resulting contract and such documents are a material term to any resulting contract.

5.2 Vendor shall be required to maintain all licenses, bonds, permits, pay all license fees and taxes, etc. related to the work.

6.0 COST

6.1 Unless specifically consented to in writing by CCSD, prices must remain firm for one (1) year from the award date, or for any renewal period, under the same terms and conditions as the IFB. CCSD reserves the option to renew or not renew any contract award at its sole discretion.

6.2 Quantities/amounts shown in the IFB are estimates. Vendors are advised that the actual number purchased/required may vary from those in the IFB, depending upon the needs of CCSD and the availability of funds.

6.3 Responses that contain minimum order amounts will not be accepted unless called for in the solicitation document.

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6.4 Pricing must be submitted on the Bid Form(s) as requested without conditions unless called for in the solicitation document.

6.5 For goods: Responses for goods must include all delivery and/or installation charges. Delivery and/or installation requirements will be as specified in the solicitation document.

6.6 Prompt payment discounts will be considered for the purposes of evaluation and award.

6.7 CCSD does not pay late payment fees, penalties, interest, attorneys’ fees, liquidated damages, or any other fee that would constitute an illegal gratuity under Georgia law.

6.8 FEE STRUCTURE FOR ADDITIONAL ITEMS Within this document, CCSD has attempted to anticipate and identify all items that may be needed under this contract throughout the length of the award period. In the event CCSD has failed to include an item(s), responding vendors are asked to provide a fee structure for additional, related items that may be purchased during the award period. Vendors are to identify the pricing source and the associated fee structure in the space provided on the Bid Form. Some example responses are X% discount below MSRP; X% discount below published catalog pricing; Cost plus X% markup.

Upon request, the awarded vendor must be able to provide documentation verifying appropriate discounts are granted throughout the contract. CCSD reserves the right to conduct periodic random audits of fair market value, etc. to ensure the price granted is reasonable and accurate.

7.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Within five (5) business days of notification of the pending award, the vendor must provide proof of insurance with a minimum of the limits indicated below. Statutory Workers’ Compensation must also be provided. The vendor must email the Certificate of Insurance to the CCSD Procurement Service.

7.1 Commercial General Liability with limits of at least $1 million. Coverage must include products and completed operations with reporting of claims on an occurrence basis.

7.2 Commercial Auto Liability with limits of at least $1 million

7.3 Umbrella Coverage in excess of GL and Auto of at least $2 million

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7.4 Statutory Workers' Compensation

7.5 Employer's Liability of at least $ 100,000

7.6 Vendor’s insurance carrier must have a financial size category of at least V.

Cobb County School District must be named as an additional insured on all applicable policies. The insurance carriers should be licensed to do business in the state of Georgia.

The carriers must have an AM Best rating of A- or higher.

Please Note:

• Signing of the Acknowledgement and Agreement signifies that the vendor complies with insurance requirements as specified.

• Proof of Insurance is not required with the submission of bid but must be available upon request including during the evaluation process. CCSD will require proof of insurance before issuance of the Award Letter/Contract.

• Vendor may choose to include proof of insurance with the submission of the bid to expedite the evaluation process and issuance of the award to the successful vendor.

• Alternate coverage may be evaluated and accepted prior to award.

8.0 ESCALATION/DE-ESCALATION CLAUSE

CCSD may entertain a request for escalation in accordance with the most recently published Producer Price Index at the time of the request. For this section, PCU3331123331123 LAWN and GARDEN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics will be the benchmark.

CCSD reserves the right to accept or reject the request for a price increase and, if appropriate, to utilize other resources in evaluating escalation requests. CCSD may entertain a request for escalation during the contract period if the current market conditions and prices at the time of the request have changed significantly.

Documentation may be requested by CCSD that provides detailed information about the change in market conditions and prices. If the price change is approved, the price will remain firm for 365 days from the date of the increase unless otherwise stated in the renewal award letter. This clause also enables CCSD to seek de-escalation based on the same cited index, terms, and other resources.

9.0 AWARD

9.1 CCSD reserves the right to accept or reject any part of a submitted response, to accept the entire response from one vendor, to accept portions of the response

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from several vendors, or to reject all responses submitted or to waive any minor irregularity. CCSD reserves the right to award the bid under the most beneficial economic terms for CCSD.

9.2 Award will be made to the most responsive and responsible vendor based on price, availability, lead time, past vendor experience, references, and compliance with the IFB specifications and requirements as outlined in this solicitation.

9.3 The award for this contract may be made to multiple vendors. All purchases and services under this contract are on an as-needed basis. No quantities or vendor purchases are guaranteed.

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PROCUREMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST

ALL PROSPECTIVE VENDORS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Please refer to Board Policy BHA, Conflict of Interest, located on the Cobb County School District website at www.cobbk12.org select Menu, then select Board, then select Policies and Rules, then select Section B and choose BHA.

Any conflict of interest or conflict with Board policy and/or administrative rules must be disclosed at the time of bid submission.

BOARD MEMBERS:

Randy Scamihorn, Chairman

David Chastain, Vice Chairman

Becky Sayler

Leroy Tre’ Hutchins

John Cristadoro

Nichelle Davis

Brad Wheeler

EXECUTIVE CABINET:

Chris Ragsdale, Superintendent

Keeli Bowen

John Floresta

Sherri Hill

David Baker

Dr. Jasmine Kullar

Dr. Catherine Mallanda

Marc Smith