Child Seat Restraints for Buses, Q26100

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) in Marietta, Georgia, is issuing Request for Quote Q26100 for the supply and delivery of child seat restraints for buses on an as-needed basis. The primary deliverable is the SafeGuard SuperSTAR model number F150172 or CCSD-approved alternatives that accommodate children weighing 25-90 pounds and up to 57 inches tall, meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 213 requirements with a minimum five-year service life. The procurement also includes BESI Adjustable vests in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes featuring sewn-in zipper inserts, portable seat mounts, and Buckle Guards, with vendors permitted to propose CCSD-approved equivalents or alternate manufacturers. Pricing must remain firm for one year from the award date and include all delivery charges, hardware required for operational functionality, and operation/care manuals at no additional cost. Key requirements include submission of completed vendor questionnaires, IRS Form W-9, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act forms, warranty information, and acknowledgment and agreement forms through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. The procurement schedule includes a written questions deadline of May 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, responses to questions posted on May 8, 2026, and quote responses due on May 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, with delivery expected within 30 days of purchase order receipt to 620 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30060. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor meeting specifications, with CCSD reserving the right to award by line item or to multiple vendors and to consider past vendor performance.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Vendors must accept payment by procurement cards and purchase orders with no additional fees and provide quarterly usage reports upon request. Within five business days of award notification, the successful vendor must provide proof of insurance including Commercial General Liability of at least $1 million, Commercial Auto Liability of at least $1 million, Umbrella Coverage of at least $2 million, Statutory Workers' Compensation, and Employer's Liability of at least $100,000, with CCSD named as additional insured. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is approximately $27,000, with no specified contract term or renewal options detailed in the solicitation materials.