Fayette County Public Schools Purchasing Department

Request for Proposals 22-040-074

Surplus Textbook Reclamation Service

Fayette County Public Schools (hereinafter FCPS or the District) is soliciting proposals via this Request for Proposals (hereinafter RFP) from interested and qualified respondents to provide surplus textbook reclamation service, as specified within this solicitation, for all Fayette County Public Schools and the LaFayette Educational Center.

As is more fully explained in this RFP, an award, if made, will be made to the responsible and responsive respondent who provides the best solution to the described need, taking into consideration multiple evaluation factors as determined by the FCPS and defined herein.

It is the respondent’s responsibility to address all elements of this RFP. Any respondent failing to meet the terms and conditions herein may suffer a reduction in their evaluation score up to a complete rejection of their proposal.

Responses to this request for proposals are due no later than the date and time specified in the timeline of events either physically or electronically to the FCPS Purchasing Department located at the LaFayette Educational Center, Building A, 205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, GA, 30214. Proposals received after the specified date and time will not be considered.

Instructions to Respondents Designated Representative

1. The FCPS Purchasing Department has designated the following staff member as the representative of the Department and District during the solicitation process: Matthew Roberts, Purchasing Manager, roberts.matthew@fcboe.org.

Schedule of Events RFP Released Thursday, May 26, 2022

Questions Due Friday, June 3, 2022

Addenda Issued (if applicable) Week of June 6, 2022

Responses Due Before 10:00 AM, Wednesday, Jun 15, 2022

Service Start Date Jul 1, 2022 Georgia Open Records Act Compliance (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70)

1. This solicitation and any resulting responses, evaluations, contracts, agreements, or purchase orders are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act and may be released publicly.

2. Pursuant to the act, for any records or documents marked as “confidential” or “trade secrets” the respondent must submit and attach to the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitutes trade secrets according to O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761.

2.1. Failure to attach such an affidavit will result in the record being considered public and subject to release under the Georgia Open Records Act.

2.2. If FCPS determines that the specifically identified information does not constitute a trade secret, it shall notify the entity submitting the affidavit of its mailto:roberts.matthew@fcboe.org https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/61XD-TBX1-JN6B-S0Y8-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2050-18-70&context=1000516 http://www.open.georgia.gov/ https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/61XD-TBV1-F06F-244V-00008-00?cite=O.C.G.A.%20%C2%A7%2010-1-761&context=1000516 intent to disclose the information within ten days unless prohibited from doing so by an appropriate court order.

2.3. In the event the entity wishes to prevent disclosure of the requested records, the entity may file an action in a superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are trade secrets exempt from disclosure. The entity filing such action shall serve the requestor with a copy of its court filing.

2.4. If the agency determines that the specifically identified information does constitute a trade secret, the agency shall withhold the records, and the requester may file an action in a superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are not trade secrets and are subject to disclosure.

Respondent Registration

1. Respondents are encouraged to register with the designated representative listed above via email after reviewing this solicitation.

2. Respondents who register will automatically receive an email update with additional documents such as addenda and be notified of award issuance, even if they choose not to submit a proposal.

Solicitation Documents and Forms

1. Documents and forms required for submission as part of this RFP can be found on the

FCPS Purchasing Department website.

2. Failure to include required submissions listed herein may result in a rejection of the proposal.

3. A list of required forms is contained herein and additional submissions may be required per the specifications contained herein.

Proposal Delivery

1. Proposals should be sent to the FCPS Purchasing Department and must be received before the proposal due date and time specified in the solicitation.

2. Proposals may be submitted electronically, by mail, or hand-delivered to the LaFayette Educational Center, Building A, 205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214, Attention: Purchasing Department.

3. No faxed or telephone proposals will be accepted or considered.

4. Proposals may be emailed to the designated representative if meeting the following guidelines:

4.1. Emailed proposals must be in a consistent, clear, readable format, and complete. (Adobe PDF format is preferred unless specified otherwise)

4.2. All proposal documents should be bound in one document. Multiple separate documents may result in evaluation score reductions.

Attachments

1. Any specification listed with “Must Include Attachment” should include a document within the proposal conforming to the standards set forth.

2. All attachments must be clearly marked and labeled using the following format:

Attachment #, Solicitation Reference, Respondent Name, Solicitation Title, and Number.

Proposal Format Requirements

1. The proposal should be typed and legible as well as formatted to comply with accessibility standards (refer to ADA and Section 508).

2. The solicitation document has been carefully organized. All sections, specifications/requirements, and appendices are numbered; therefore proposals should https://www.fcboe.org/Page/2707 be organized in the same manner referencing the solicitation document when necessary.

3. Proposals must be submitted with the following sections clearly identified and delineated:

3.1. Letter of Interest

3.2. Service Proposal

3.3. Qualifications and Experience

3.4. References

3.5. Price/Cost

Multiple Proposals from the Same Respondent

1. Respondents may submit more than one proposal when offering multiple alternatives.

2. Proposals must be separate and each should conform to all terms and conditions within the solicitation.

3. Proposals must be labeled separately so as to easily identify different proposals from the same respondent.

Scope of Work and Specifications Background and Project Overview

1. Fayette County Public Schools routinely update and adapt curriculum resources to match standards resulting in textbooks and accompanying materials being unnecessary and declared as surplus items.

2. The District previously utilized various paper recycling services to dispose of surplus textbooks that were collected at a central location. In addition, FCPS also allowed textbook vendors to reclaim resources for resale giving FCPS a portion of the resale value.

3. Through a changing operational environment and procedures the District can no longer support the centralized collection of surplus textbooks and now seeks a full-service option for removal and reclamation/resale of textbooks.

Performance and Service Requirements

1. The selected respondent will provide removal service of surplus textbooks collected at a central location point for each school listed in Appendix A.

2. All textbooks and collection materials must be removed prior to July 27, 2022, and each calendar year thereafter per terms established within this RFP.

3. The selected respondent will be required to provide all packing materials and services necessary for the preparation of materials for removal.

3.1. No FCPS personnel will be responsible for packing and/or preparing materials for removal other than moving materials to a mutually agreed-upon central location at each facility for the selected respondent to remove.

4. As part of their response, Respondents must include a list of technical requirements for a central collection point at each school including, but not limited to:

4.1. Anticipated space size

4.2. Access requirements such as door width, elevator access (if needed), mullion removal method(s), ramp or stair access, etc.

4.3. The awarded respondent will be given the opportunity to visit and collaborate with each school location at the time of award to ensure proper space requirements.

5. Respondents must include in their response a list of acceptable materials they will remove and/or unacceptable materials they will not remove.

5.1. Will the respondent accept curriculum manipulatives?

5.2. Will the respondent accept weeded library books?

5.3. Will the respondent accept A/V materials such as compact disks, DVDs, and/or

VHS tapes?

6. Respondents should include a detailed description of their collection process and timeline once notified or scheduled for removal.

7. Respondents should include detailed information regarding the reclamation process including, but not limited to:

7.1. Are reclaimed materials re-sold or transferred to charity?

7.2. Are reclaimed materials cleaned or markings removed; if not is that the responsibility of the school?

7.3. If re-sold, how is the resale value determined?

8. Respondents must submit a cost plan detailing the cost for the services as defined in this RFP and in their proposal:

8.1. Cost plans should be in line item format detailing optional charges for services

8.2. Cost plans should be comprehensive in nature and applicable to the District as a whole, not delineated by the school.

8.3. The respondent must detail if and/or how the volume of material is a determining factor in total cost.

Evaluation of Proposals Evaluation Committee

1. All proposals deemed responsive will be evaluated by a review committee comprised of project administrators and end-users.

2. Criterions based on qualifications and experience, a submitted proposal, and price/cost will be used in the evaluation process.

Evaluation Methodology

1. The committee will perform a complete evaluation and verification process on a rating system of required proposal components contained herein based on an “Excellent”, “Good”, “Fair”, or “Poor” rating.

1.1. Excellent ratings will be issued four (4) points.

1.2. Good ratings will be issued three (3) points.

1.3. Fair ratings will be issued two (2) points.

1.4. Poor ratings will be issued zero (0) points.

Interviews and Presentations

1. Post-proposal interviews and presentations may be required, in person at the committee’s direction or desire.

2. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee an interview or presentation.

3. Selection for interviews and presentations is at the sole discretion of the evaluation committee.

Contract Award and Negotiations

1. The evaluation committee will issue a recommendation to award following the outcome of its evaluation process.

2. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

3. A recommendation to award does not guarantee a contract. Final approval from the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may be required.

4. Following a recommendation to award, the Superintendent or their designee may engage in final negotiations with the selected respondent.

General Terms and Conditions The FCPS General Terms and Conditions are posted on the Purchasing Department website under the heading of Vendor Terms, Conditions, and Forms and attached to this solicitation. By submission of a proposal, the respondent acknowledges they have read and understood these General Terms and Conditions as well as any terms and conditions contained herein.

Special Terms and Conditions Contract Incorporation

1. This solicitation will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

2. When this solicitation and any resulting contract are in conflict, Fayette County Public

Schools will determine the controlling method.

3. Only the Superintendent or his direct designee may sign or enter into a contract on behalf of Fayette County Public Schools.

Term

1. The proposal term will begin from the time of award through June 30, 2023, with an option to renew for four (4) additional terms.

1.1. Terms are defined as the fiscal year from July 1st to June 30th of each calendar year.

Insurance Requirements

1. Respondents are required to submit a current and valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) per the General Terms and Conditions and any specifications contained herein.

2. Should the respondent choose to utilize subcontractors for installation or other matters, the respondent must provide a valid COI for the subcontractor per the requirements of the General Terms and Conditions.

Sequencing and Scheduling

1. The selected respondent will coordinate the removal schedule with the Purchasing

Department a minimum of 72 hours prior to arrival.

Required Forms and Submissions Cost Proposal

1. All respondents must include a separate cost proposal.

2. The cost proposal should be separated from the proposal as outlined in point 3 of

Proposal Format Requirements above.

3. Pricing not entered in the cost proposal form will not be considered.

4. If pricing variations exist for different finishes/materials/options the respondent must include an attachment describing variations and associated costs.

5. Costs should be in line-item format detailing all costs applicable to the proposed solution and a grand total cost to execute the proposed solution fully.

Letters of Recommendation

1. The respondent must include a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation dated within the previous three (3) calendar years.

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2. Letters must be from clients/customers who have engaged the respondent in previous services and must include details such as a description/scope of work, timeline and budget parameters, and assessment of the respondent’s ability to complete work/service as specified.

3. Each letter must contain contact information including organization/firm, contact name, telephone, and email.

4. Letters from organizations and projects similar to the scope and size of Fayette County Public Schools are preferred.

Solicitation Response Form

1. The respondent must complete a Solicitation Response Form attached hereto and available online at the Purchasing Department website.

2. This form must be placed on top, or as the first page of your proposal.

3. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or rejection of your proposal.

Certificate of Insurance

1. The respondent must submit a current certificate of insurance detailing coverage limits as defined in this RFP and the FCPS General Terms and Conditions.

2. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or rejection of your proposal.

3. The selected respondent will be required to submit a COI naming Fayette County Public

Schools as an additional insured party.

W-9 Form

1. The respondent must submit a current Internal Revenue Service W-9 Form complete with proper signature.

2. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or rejection of your proposal.

E-Verify Documentation

1. The respondent must submit a completed E-Verify Comopliance Form and Affidavit as attached below.

2. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or rejection of your proposal.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

Response Submission Form Place this form on top of your response.

RFP 22-040-074: Surplus Textbook Reclamation Service

Company Name:

Point of Contact:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email:

Website:

Authority to Act The undersigned states that he/she has the requisite authority to act on behalf of his/her employer in these matters and has offered to provide the products/services in accordance with the terms and conditions herein.

Terms, Conditions, and Specifications Through the submission of response and signature below, the respondent verifies that their solution complies fully, or complies with an exception, to all stated general and special terms, conditions, and specifications. See the FCSD General Terms and Conditions for further information and directions on notating exceptions to stated specifications.

Addenda Through the submission of response and signature below the respondent verifies that they have read and understood any addenda issued for this solicitation if issued.

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________

FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

GEORGIA SECURITY & IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT FORM

GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT OF 2006, AS AMENDED BY

THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT OF 2011, OCGA 13-10-90, ET SEQ.

TO ALL PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS:

If you are providing services to Fayette County Public Schools, this completed document, as well as the applicable Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance forms and affidavits referenced herein must be completed, signed, notarized and submitted with your bid, proposal or contract.

Fayette County Public Schools shall comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, as amended, O.C.G.A.,~13-10-90 et seq. In order to ensure compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA,P.L.99-603 and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006, as amended by the Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 2011,O.C.G.A ~ 13-10-90 et seq. (collectively the “Act”) the contractor (“Contractor”) MUST INITIAL the statement applicable to Contractor below (intial only one):

____ (Initial here) Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has registered at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll/ to verify information of all new employees in order to comply with the Act; Is authorized to use and uses the federal authorization program; and will continue to use the authorization program throughout the contract period. Contractor further represents, warrants and agrees that it shall execute and return any and all affidavits required by the Act and the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor as set forth at Rule 300-10-1-01 et.seq. In accordance with the terms thereof; (Complete and submit the Contractor Affidavit and Agreement); OR

____ (Initial here) Contractor represents and warrants that it has no employees and does not intend to hire employees to perform contractual services, and that Contractor has therefore provided a U.S. state-issued Driver’s license or ID card in lieu of an affidavit and that such license or ID card was issued by a State that verifies lawful Immigration status before issuing the license or ID card. If my status changes I will, before hiring any employees, immediately notify the School District in writing and provide all affidavits required under the Act; OR

____ (Initial here) Contractor represents and warrants that it does not physically perform any service within the State of Georgia as defined in the Act and thus does not have to comply with foregoing Georgia law; OR

_____(Initial here) Contractor is a foreign company and therefore not required to provide the affidavit as required by the Act. The Contractor must comply with any other laws required to perform services in the United States, including but not limited to having an appropriate visa.

USE OF SUBCONTRACTOR(S) and COMPLIANCE AS ABOVE

___(Initial here) Contractor will not employ or contract with any subcontractor in connection with a covered contract unless the subcontractor is registered, Is authorized to use, and uses the Federal Work Authorization Program and provides Contractor with all affidavits required by the Act and the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of labor as set forth at Rule 300-10-01 et seq.

____(Initial here) Contractor covenants and agrees that, if Contractor employs or contracts with any Subcontractor in connection with the covered contract under the Act and DOL Rule 300-10-1-02, then in such event Contractor will secure from each subcontractor at the time of the subcontract, the subcontractor’s name and address, the employer identification number/taxpayer identification number applicable to the subcontractor; the date the authorization to use the Federal Work Authorization Program was granted to subcontractor; the subcontractor’s attestation of the subcontractor’s compliance with the Act and Georgia Department of Labor Rule 300-10-1-.2.; and the subcontractor’s agreement not to contract with subcontractors unless the subcontractor is registered, authorized to use, and uses the Federal Work Authorization Program; and provides subcontractor with all affidavits required by the Act and the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor as set forth at Rule 300-10-1-01 et seq. (Complete and submit the Subcontractor Affidavit and Agreement)

_____(Initial here) Contractor agrees to provide Fayette County Public Schools with all affidavits of compliance as required by the Act and Georgia Department of Labor Rule 300-10-1-02, 300-10-1-03, 300-10-1-07 and 300-10-1-08 within five (5) business days of its receipt of any such documents.

Company Name: _____________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT PROVIDED PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(2)

(Rev. 4/18/2019)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract with Fayette County Public Schools, has registered with, is authorized to use, and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor covenants that it will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, that the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in the performance of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b), and that the contractor shall forward any subcontractor’s affidavit to the School District within five (5) days of its receipt of the same.

Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

EEV User Identification Number (4 to 6 Digit Number)

Date of Authorization

Contractor/Company

Email Address

Telephone Number

Name of Project

Project Number

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , 20 in (city), (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

NOTARY INFORMATION

Sworn to before me this day of , 20 .

Notary Public Signature

My Commission Expires: ____________________________

SUBCONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(3)

(Rev. 4/18/2019)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned subcontractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a contract with ___________________, which has a contract with Fayette County Public Schools, has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned subcontractor covenants that it will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, that the undersigned subcontractor will contract for the physical performance of services in the performance of such contract only with sub-subcontractors who present an affidavit to the subcontractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b), and that the subcontractor shall forward any sub-subcontractors affidavit to the contractor and School District within five (5) days of its receipt of the same.

Subcontractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

EEV User Identification Number (4 to 6 Digit Number)

Date of Authorization

Subcontractor/Company

Email Address

Telephone Number

Name of Project

Project Number

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , 20 in (city), (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name of Authorized Officer or Agent Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

NOTARY INFORMATION

Sworn to before me this day of , 20 .

Notary Public Signature

My Commission Expires: ____________________________