021-PUR-2026 floor pads

The Dougherty County School System (DCSS) in Albany, Georgia, issued Request for Quotation 021-PUR-2026 for the procurement of high-quality floor pads to support routine facility floor maintenance and protection across the school system. The solicitation seeks sealed proposals for 20-inch round black stripping pads, commercial-grade and new, with an estimated quantity of 150 units for delivery to 601 Flint Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701, under FOB Destination terms. All products must be new, commercial-grade, and ready for use, with delivery required between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding school holidays and weather-related closings. Pricing must be firm-fixed and inclusive of all costs including labor, materials, packaging, and transportation, with no additional charges permitted unless explicitly authorized, and quoted prices must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from submission. The Questions and Answers deadline is April 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM, with bid opening scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Logistical Services Department; the bid opening will be streamed live via Zoom. The contract term runs from May 14, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Bidders quoting equal or substitute products must provide manufacturer name and product designation, technical specifications and data sheets, and documentation demonstrating product equivalency.

A local preference policy applies, affording Dougherty County suppliers within two percent or $2,500 (whichever is less) of the lowest responsive bid the opportunity to match the price. Bidders must complete and submit multiple compliance documents including DJEA Policy Statement of Assurance, Vendor Information Form, Vendor References, Debarment Certification, Certification of Non-Collusion, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavits. Background checks are required for all employees performing work on DCSS campuses, with specific prohibitions on individuals with felony convictions related to crimes against children and other serious offenses. The DCSS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may award the contract in a manner deemed in the school system's best interest. The solicitation includes a piggyback clause allowing other state and local governments to purchase under the same terms and conditions. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.