Submission Instructions

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Lawn Care and Maintenance Services
Solicitation number
IFB018-22
Issued by
Clayton County, Georgia

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This is a Submission Instructions document for an Invitation for Bids (IFB 018-22) issued by Clayton County Public Schools in Georgia for Lawn Care and Maintenance Services. The IFB covers lawn care and maintenance services for selected CCPS campuses on an as-needed basis. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. EST (Meeting ID: 963 6908 6793; Passcode: 914887). The question and answer period runs from April 19, 2022, at 3:00 PM EDT through May 6, 2022, at 3:00 PM EDT. Bidders must submit their Intent to Bid by May 24, 2022, at 3:00 PM EDT to be eligible to prepare and submit a proposal. All submissions must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized through the Bonfire portal at https://claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/65694 prior to the closing time of May 24, 2022, at 3:00 PM EDT.

Bidders must submit all required documentation including completed bid forms with all pages signed on page 2, copies of their company Business License, and for out-of-state companies, a Certificate of Authority or Existence. Two separate BidTable Response Templates in Excel format (.xlsx) must be completed for IFB 089-22 and IFB 018-22, which can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal. The services fall under NIGP commodity codes related to grass and lawn care equipment including baggers, catchers, grass clippers, shears, and tree trimming equipment. The maximum file upload size is 1000 MB, and text field responses are limited to 2000 characters. Bidders are strongly encouraged to begin the submission process at least one day before the closing deadline. Technical support is available through Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com.

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Submission Instructions for Suppliers IFB 018-22 Lawn Care and Maintenance Services Please follow these instructions to submit via our Public Portal.

1. Prepare your submission materials:

Requested Information

Name
Type
# Files
Requirement
Instructions
Lawn Care and Maintenance Services
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
All Required Forms
File Type: PDF (.pdf)
Multiple
Required
Did you upload all pages of the bid?
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
Did you sign page 2 of the bid?
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
Did you upload a copy of the company Business License?
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
If you are an out-of-state company, did you upload a copy of the Certificate of Authority/or Existence?
Data Type: Yes/No
N/A
Required
IFB 089-22 Lawn Care and Maintenance Services (BT-09CG)
BidTable: Excel (.xlsx)
1
Required
You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.
IFB 018-22 Lawn Care and Maintenance Services (BT-09DS)
BidTable: Excel (.xlsx)
1
Required
You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Set
Commodity Code
Title
Description
NIGP
51506
Baggers and Catchers, Grass, Lawn Mower
NIGP
51560
Pruners and Grass Clippers, Hand Type
NIGP
51566
Shears: Grass, Hedge, Lopping, Pruning, etc.
NIGP
51583
Tree Trimming and Pruning Equipment (Portable, Power Operated - Not Saws)

Requested Documents:

Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.

Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

Requested Data:

Please note that text fields have a limit of 2000 characters. We recommend you prepare your responses in advance to ensure they fit within the length restrictions. Learn more about Requested Data at the Bonfire Help Center.

Requested BidTables:

The BidTable Response Templates can be obtained at https://claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/65694.

Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

2. Upload your submission at:

https://claytonk12ga.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/65694

You will not be able to prepare a submission unless you submit 'Yes' for your Intent to Bid by May 24, 2022 3:00 PM EDT.

The Q&A period for this opportunity starts Apr 19, 2022 3:00 PM EDT. The Q&A period for this opportunity ends May 06, 2022 3:00 PM EDT. You will not be able to send messages after this time.

Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of May 24, 2022 3:00 PM EDT. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

Important Notes:

Each item of Requested Information will only be visible after the Closing Time.

Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.

You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.

Minimum system requirements: Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Need Help?

Clayton County Public Schools uses a Bonfire portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://bonfirehub.zendesk.com/hc image1.jpeg

Other files

File Type Posted
Exhibit 3 Site Visits - Z 7 —
Exhibit 4 Maps - Z 1-6 —
IFB 018-22 Lawn Care & Maint —
Exhibit 4 Maps - Z 7 —
Bid Cost Form - Zones 1-6 —
Bid Cost Form - Zone 7 —
Addendum - Bid Cancellation —
Exhibit 2 Site Visits - Z 1-6 —

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