Invitation to Bid (Fire & Intrusion Contract) 2025

The Thomaston-Upson County School District is seeking sealed bids for a Fire & Intrusion Provider Contract for the 2025 fiscal year. This procurement opportunity requires vendors to submit comprehensive fire and intrusion protection services with pricing options for 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month contract durations. The district will evaluate and select the most advantageous contract term based on pricing. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Upson-Lee Pre-K, where potential bidders will tour all district schools; attendance is required to be eligible to submit a bid. Sealed bids must be submitted by Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to the District Office located at 205 Civic Center Drive in Thomaston, Georgia. Submissions received after the specified time will be automatically disqualified. The Thomaston-Upson County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, interested vendors must follow strict submission guidelines. The bid requires sealed envelope submissions addressed to Andreanna Boyt, Assistant Manager Over Purchasing, with contact available through Marc Ellington, Director of Operations & Facilities, at mellington@upson.k12.ga.us. No specific incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure details are provided in the available documentation. The procurement covers fire and intrusion services for multiple school district facilities, suggesting a comprehensive security and safety contract. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the multi-year contract options (12, 24, and 36 months) indicate potential flexibility in contract value and vendor selection criteria based on comprehensive pricing strategies.