RFB Welding Lab Equipment.pdf

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR BID

Welding Lab Equipment For

The Dalton Academy

Bid opening September 25th 2026 @2pm

To: All Bidders

Bids will be received via email to Dalton Public Schools Purchasing Departrnent at angela.macon(a, dalton.kl2.ga.us or dropped off at Central office 104 Fort Hill Terrace , until 10: 00AM on September 25t'' 2026, for the purchase: of welding equipment for The Dalton Academy.

The school system reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to waive minor irregularities,. to reject variations to specifications that are clearly detailed and to accept the lowest or best bid combination that appeais to be in the best interest of the school system.

All bids shall be submitted on the bid form enclosed, and sent to angela. maconn,dalton.kl2.ga.us ordeliveredto CentralOfficeandbereceivedbythe stated date and time, with subject line reading" 2026 Welding Lab".

Bids will be publicly opened at the central office of Dalton Public Schools at the appointed time and the bids will be considered by the governing boards at a regularly scheduled board meeting within forty- five ( 45) days of opening bid.

Bids must be based on delivery of the welding equipment inside the building and placement in the specified location. All equipment will be delivered to one spot and the skids will be removed by the vendor.

Bidssubmittedmustincludeanyandallfreightandhandlingcosts. Theschoolsystem will not pay any additional cost.

Time of delivery is apart of this consideration andmustlie stated in definite terms and must be adhered to completely.

No partial payments will be made until the total amount of each purchase order is complete, and the order is in good condition. The final inspection and approval will be made by an autfiorized representative of the school.

Delivery date is expected with 3 days ARO.

Any questions conceming this bid should be sent to angela. macon(cr,dalton.kl2.ga.us call ' Angela at 706- 876- 4008.

Thank You

Angela Macon

Purchasing Agent Dalton Public Schools

SPECIFICATIONS

Welding equipment for The Dalton Academy

Equipment needed:

Flex cut 45 Plasma cutter- 1

MBS- 1018- 1 1Ox18 Saw- 1

Powermig 262MP Edu OnePak- 9

BIDDERS DECLARATION

The bidder understands, agrees and warrants:

That the bidder has carefully read and fully understands the full scope of the specifications.

That the bidder has the capability to successfully undertake and complete the responsibilities and obligations in said specifications.

That the bidder has liability insurance and a declaration of insurance form is included in the bid package.

That the installer must have million dollar general liability policy, proof of workers compensation on all workers, and proof of vehicle insurance that covers all vehicles on school property.

That this bid may be withdrawn by requesting such withdrawal in writing at any time prior to September 25th 2026, but may not be with'drawn after such date and time.

That the Dalton Public School System reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept that bid which will, in its opinion, best serve the public interest. The Dalton Public School System reserves the right to waive any technicalities and formalities in the bidding.

That by submission of this bid the bidder acknowledges that the Dalton Public School System has the right to make any inquiry or investigation they deem appropriate to substantiate or supplement information supplied by the bidder.

If a partnership, a general partner must sign.

If a corporation, the authorized corporate officer( s) must sign and the corporate seal must be affixed to this bid.

BIDDER:

Name Title

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AFFIX CORPORA' I'E SEAL ( If Applicable)

CERTIFICATE OF NON- DESCRIMINATION

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the bidder agrees as follows:

The bidder agrees not to discrulunate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry or disability. The vendor shall take affirmative action to insure that employees are treated without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruiting or recruitment, advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

In the event ofthe bidders' non-compliance with this non-discrimination clause, the contract may be canceled or terminated by the Dalton Public School System. The bidders may be declared, by the school system, ineligible for furthercontracts with theDalton Public School System until satisfactory proof of intent to comply shall be made by the vendor.

BIDDER

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The following affidavit is to accompany the bid:

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Being of lawful age, being first duly sworn, on oath says that he/ she is the agent authorized by the bidder to submit the attached bid. Affidavit further states as bidder, that they have not been a pariy to any collusion among bidders in restraint of competition by agreement to bid at a fixed price or to refrain from bidding; or with any office of the Dalton Public School System, or any of their employees as to quantity, quality or price in the pro spective contract; or any discussion betweenbidders and any official of the Dalton Public School System, or any of their employees concerning exchange of money or other things of value for special consideration in submitting a sealed bid for:

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DALTON PUBLIC SC'HOOLS BID

September 25th 2026-

WELDING LAB EQUIPMENT FOR THE DALTON ACADEMY.

BID FROM

To The Dalton Acamdey

DATE:

The undersigned does hereby declare that he has carefully examined the specifications and does hereby agree to furnish all items in strict accordance with said specifications to the satisfaction of all school systems listed herein.

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