Hand Dryers

The Cobb County School District is soliciting quotes from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of hand dryers on an as-needed basis through Request for Quote Q26116. The procurement encompasses two primary line items: 10 units of Excel Thin Air Hand Dryers in white finish with 110-120 volt specifications and 60 units of the same model in white finish with 208-277 volt specifications, with vendors permitted to propose approved alternates or discontinued models with manufacturer and model specifications. All products must be new equipment only with no refurbished items accepted, and must meet ADA protrusion guidelines for surface-mounted units, include adjustable speed and sound control, and feature adjustable heat settings. Vendors must establish a fee structure for supplemental related parts and equipment using clearly identified pricing methods such as percentage discounts below manufacturer's suggested retail price, published catalog pricing, or cost-plus markup formulas, and must provide comprehensive warranty information. Pricing must remain firm for one year from the award date and must include all shipping, handling, freight, delivery costs, power cords, hardware, and all items necessary for operational readiness with no additional fees or surcharges permitted. The written question deadline is April 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, responses to questions will be posted April 14, 2026, and quotes are due April 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Delivery is required to the CCSD Maintenance Department at 560 Glover St., Marietta, GA 30060, with Lori Franji serving as the purchasing contact and Glenn Battersby, Electrical Supervisor, overseeing contract performance. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor meeting all specifications and requirements.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories, allowing any qualified vendor to respond. Within five business days of award notification, the selected vendor must provide proof of comprehensive insurance coverage 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 the district named as additional insured and all carriers licensed in Georgia with an AM Best rating of A- or higher. All vendors must submit required compliance documentation including an Acknowledgment and Agreement Form, IRS Form W-9, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavits, a Vendor Questionnaire, and a detailed Quote Form through the CCSD Euna Procurement Portal. Vendors may request price escalation during the contract period based on the Producer Price Index for Electrical Equipment and Appliance Manufacturing, subject to CCSD approval, with the district reserving the right to seek de-escalation using the same benchmark. No incumbent vendor information, specific award values, or budget ranges are disclosed in the solicitation documents. Standard payment terms are Net 30 days unless an early payment discount is submitted and accepted by CCSD.