Annual Contract - Mini Blinds, Manual Shades, and Remote-Control Roller Shades Districtwide

Granite School District's Maintenance Department is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bids (IFB) 5-AL27-006 for an annual contract to furnish and install mini blinds, manual roller shades, and remote-control roller shades districtwide, with bids due November 13, 2026. The contract will be awarded to a single responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid that meets all specifications. Bids are submitted electronically through the Bonfire Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) platform.

The specifications name required manufacturers: Senscreen fabric for manual shades (base bid specifies 3% openness), Connex CO28 for remote-control shades, and HT Window Fashions for mini blinds. Other requirements include chain-and-clutch operation with stainless steel bead chains, corrosion-resistant rollers, and aluminum front fascia. The base bid covers 37 manually operated shades in two groups: three units measuring 60 by 108 inches and 34 units measuring 60 by 60 inches. The vendor handles measurements, leveling, removal of existing coverings, and hardware disposal. Installations exceeding 10 feet require lifts, and the vendor must hold all applicable City, County, and State licenses. Access is coordinated through building principals. Because installations occur at schools, contractors must have no direct, unsupervised student contact under the services terms.

Each project is valued up to $50,000, and the source does not state a total contract value. The initial term is one year from award, with up to four additional one-year renewal options, for a potential five-year total. Pricing requires unit and total prices for each item, with freight either quoted separately (FOB Origin Less Freight) or included (FOB Destination Freight Prepaid), depending on line item. Utah's reciprocal preference law applies against products from states that discriminate against Utah products. Evaluation factors include lowest price, quality, conformity to specifications, and delivery time. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. Goods carry a one-year warranty, and the District may terminate for convenience on five days' written notice.