019-PUR-2026 Floor Wax

The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) in Albany, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals for the procurement of high-quality commercial-grade floor wax through Request for Quotation 019-PUR-2026. The primary deliverable is MPC Classic 250 Floor Wax or an approved equivalent product supplied in 5-gallon containers, with an estimated quantity of 555 units required for routine facility floor maintenance and protection. Bidders must provide firm-fixed pricing inclusive of all labor, materials, packaging, and transportation costs on a FOB Destination basis to 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701, with delivery occurring Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, excluding school holidays and weather closures. Bidders proposing alternative products must submit manufacturer name and product designation, technical specifications and data sheets, and documentation demonstrating equivalency to the specified product. All products must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheets must be provided prior to use. The questions and answers deadline is April 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM, with sealed proposals due on May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Logistical Services Department, where bids will be publicly opened and read; the live bid opening will also be streamed via Zoom. The contract period runs from May 14, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with quoted prices remaining valid for a minimum of 60 days from submission.

Bidders must submit one original and one digital copy of their complete proposal along with one gallon samples (preferred) and complete all required documentation, including the DJEA Policy Statement of Assurance, Vendor Information Form, Vendor Reference Sheet, Acknowledgement Form, Debarment Certification, Certification of Non-Collusion, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavits for both contractors and subcontractors. All employees performing work on DCSS campuses must pass criminal background checks as reviewed by the Dougherty County Chief of Police. The solicitation does not specify particular set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational restrictions beyond standard compliance and background check requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the solicitation documents. The RFQ includes a piggyback clause allowing other state and local governments to purchase under the same terms and conditions, which may extend the potential scope of the award. Budget information or possible award values are not explicitly stated in the available documentation; however, the estimated quantity of 555 five-gallon containers provides vendors with sufficient information to develop competitive pricing proposals.