2026017-BID5810 Boston Grand Piano

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of one new, unused, factory-direct Boston Model GP-215 Performance Edition II Semi-Concert Grand Piano with no substitutions permitted regarding condition, brand, size, or color. The procurement deliverables include the grand piano itself, a matching padded adjustable artist bench with Boston Logo, a ten-year manufacturer warranty, a grand cover, a dolly with locking casters, freight, delivery, and setup services to the Jabez Hardin Auditorium located at 7022 Evans Town Center Boulevard, Evans, Georgia 30809. The objective is to secure a high-performance semi-concert grand piano for use in the County's auditorium facilities. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the Bonfire Interactive portal by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with a virtual public opening scheduled for 2:15 PM Eastern Time via WebEx the same day. The deadline for submitting written questions is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Bids will be evaluated based on total price, with award given to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bids must remain binding for sixty days following the submission deadline, and the County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and name Columbia County as an additional insured party. The bid form requires certification that there are no deviations from specified requirements and that pricing includes all materials, equipment, and services with no additional costs to the County. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' notice if products or services are deemed unsatisfactory, or immediately if equipment is not delivered on schedule, does not match specifications, is substandard, or exhibits poor workmanship. A specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing will be determined through competitive bidding.