Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

Clayton County Public Schools in Georgia is soliciting bids for furniture, fixtures, and equipment on an as-needed basis under IFB 012-23, with sealed bids due August 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. EST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Bidders must comply with Clayton County Public Schools' Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program and Inclusivity in Purchasing Policy.

The scope includes four commodity categories: chairs (stacking, rocker, task, and stools in quantities from 10 to 1,150 units); tables and desks (teacher desks, student desks, cafeteria tables, and work surfaces in quantities from 8 to 1,300 units); miscellaneous items (file cabinets, bookcases, storage units, and a first-aid bed in quantities from 3 to 90 units); and office furniture (L-desks, U-desk configurations, conference tables, and task chairs in quantities from 3 to 60 units). Preferred manufacturers are Artcobell, HON, SIT ON IT Seating, Virco, Allied, Global, SICO, KI, Wood Designs, Smith System, Cherryman, School Nurse Supply, and EON; bidders may propose CCPS-approved equal alternatives with manufacturer samples for evaluation.

Bidders must have prior experience providing furniture, fixtures, and equipment for school districts or similar organizations and must submit manufacturer and model numbers, specifications, warranty information, fabric samples, and color charts. All costs must be inclusive of packing, transportation to individual schools, assembly, installation, and debris removal, with no separate fuel charges permitted. Delivery and installation are required within twelve weeks of purchase order receipt. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for three successive one-year renewals. CCPS intends to make one award but reserves the right to make multiple awards or no award. Bidders must comply with Georgia's Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act and maintain workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability of at least $1,000,000, and automobile liability of at least $1,000,000. Written questions are due July 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. EST; answers will be posted by July 25. All submissions must be made online through the Bonfire portal.