Carson Middle School Basketball Bleachers

The Greene County School District is seeking to procure new basketball bleachers for Carson Middle School gymnasium through a cooperative purchasing agreement with TIPS-USA Contract Number 24010402, specifically with H.E. Hodge Company. The procurement involves demolishing existing bleachers and installing new Interkal bleachers with specific technical requirements, including ESM seat modules in two colors, a wide track friction power system, self-storing aisle and end rails, and ADA compliant seating. The project is being conducted under the authority of the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) and is located in Gordon County. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of May 27, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. and a final proposal due date of May 30, 2025. The procurement process allows for potential alternative suppliers to challenge the intended contract award by filing a written protest with the State Purchasing Division prior to the closing date, following specific protest procedures outlined in the procurement documentation.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. H.E. Hodge Company has been identified as the preferred supplier for this project, with an estimated contract value of $147,460.00. The cooperative purchasing contract was competitively bid through TIPS-USA, which suggests that the procurement process has already undergone a competitive evaluation. The project timing is considered critical for the school's gymnasium renovation, which may impact potential supplier considerations. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the procurement appears to be conducted through a standard competitive process that allows for potential supplier challenges. The contract involves gymnasium infrastructure improvements and will require precise integration with the existing school facility, with a focus on providing modern, ADA-compliant seating and bleacher systems.