Armored Car Cash Transport Services and/or Smart Safe Solution for Fulton County Schools

Fulton County Schools is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 181-26 to procure armored car cash transport services and/or smart safe solutions for its school district in Georgia. Bidders may respond to either or both service categories offered under this requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum quantities. Armored car services must include scheduled or on-demand pickups from up to 95 school sites with customized pickup frequencies of one to two days per week, secure transportation to the district's authorized bank, chain of custody documentation, deposit verification, and full compliance with safety, security, and insurance requirements. Smart safe solutions must include installation and maintenance of secure, tamper-resistant safes equipped with bill validators, multi-user access with secure login tracking, real-time reporting and cash reconciliation capabilities, next-day deposit credits, integration with the district's banking partner, and the ability to accept unlimited coins. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price, responsive, and responsible bidder or bidders meeting all specifications, and Fulton County Schools reserves the right to award to multiple contractors per component if deemed cost-effective. Award will be based on firm net prices submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis, with all delivery, installation, insurance, permits, and related costs included. Bidders must submit responses digitally through Euna Procurement (Bonfire) by 2:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with questions regarding the bidding process due by 4:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The base contract performance period will be specified in the award letter, with four optional one-year extension periods available at the district's sole discretion.

There are no identified set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to specific business classifications or disadvantaged enterprise categories in this solicitation. All contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and complete notarized immigration and security compliance documentation prior to bid submission. Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance within five days of award notification, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, automobile liability, umbrella liability of $3,000,000, and professional liability coverage of $3,000,000. Contractors must also demonstrate responsibility through submission of at least three references from school boards or comparable-sized clients served for a minimum of two years, current Fulton County and Georgia business licenses and registrations, disclosure of any subcontractors with their names and addresses, and disclosure of any contract defaults, bid denials, or litigation from the preceding ten years. Criminal history background checks are mandatory for all contractor employees prior to work commencement, and employees must obtain contractor badges from the Fulton County Schools Police Department. No specific contract value, budget range, or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the bid documents provided.